Although we might not always like them (especially when it feels like we are getting perilously close to them!), deadlines are a necessity to keep projects in check and on track. Of course, every project manager should start out with the desire to do the best job they can. But with a plan schedule to […]
Project Management
4 Tips to Thrive In Your Project Management Career
When talking career possibilities, it’s safe to say project management is not for the fickle-hearted. This career path is an arduous road to walk on that requires you to have a myriad skills under your belt, both hard and soft. Regardless if you’re going to tackle a multi-million project or a smaller-scale start-up project, it’s […]
4 Top Tools for Effective Team Collaboration in the Workplace
Each of your employees brings something different to the table. Individually, they have a diverse background, education, skill set, and experience that makes them an asset to your organization. Collectively, however, they can become a team that can work more efficiently to meeting and even exceeding company goals. Be that as it may, effective team […]
Don’t Follow Napoleon Hill for Project Management Success
Napoleon Hill’s Keys to Success is celebrated as one of the best motivational books on earth, despite the fact it is filled with nothing-advice, sweet-sounding anecdotes, poor logic, and a severe lack of critical thinking. It is filled with bad advice for people undertaking project management. Possibly the most damaging advice is that diligence and […]
What is Agile Project Management?
The agile methodology has been a growing trend in the field of project management—being used alongside or even in place of more traditional methods like waterfall. In fact, a report by the Project Management Institute indicates that 71% of organizations use agile approaches in some form and frequency. Despite its widespread usage, however, many business […]
Effective Guide for Spotting a Bad Project Manager
Good project managers can make a world of difference in a business. Projects will run smoothly, teams will work together effectively, and productivity will improve as time moves on. The problem is not all project managers are good; some of these people are just bad at their jobs. These individuals may cause more chaos than […]
A Guide to Project Management for Startups
Faced with client meetings, finance issues and an inbox bursting at the seams with unanswered emails, giving attention to project management may seem impossible. Without a clear scope, budget and timescale—and a project management methodology—the business is in danger of being blown around by conflicting needs. Worse still, priorities will be dictated by the last […]
4 Project Management Tips for Beginners
Whether you’re running your own business or managing a department for your employer, there will likely be times when you need to supervise projects. If you’re just starting your career or are new to being in a management position and don’t have a whole lot of training behind you in project management, this role can […]
