Posts Tagged ‘Project Management’
Trying to Figure Out the Customer Budget
“Do they have budget?” is a fundamental qualifying question for every seller. We have all sorts of tricks/techniques for determining the customer budget. There’s the old standby, “What were you planning to spend?” Alternatively, the direct approach, “How much have you budgeted for this project?” Or if we are selling XaaS, “As you know our…
Read MoreWhat is a Certified Project Officer and Why Should You Become One?
A certified project officer is a professional who oversees the planning and execution of projects within a business. They are responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the project are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standard. Project officers may work in a variety of industries, including construction, engineering, information technology, and…
Read More3 Project Management Principles Small Businesses Can Use Right Now
These days, most small business owners have at least a passing familiarity with the concept of project management. And they know that using some of the principles of popular project management methodologies in their operations can improve their results. But therein lies a problem. It’s that the average small business owner doesn’t possess any project…
Read More10 Tips for Choosing Project Management Software for Business
Using project management software for your business can help you level up your productivity and improve communication within your team. These tools range from being able to create an online timeline chart to being able to host online meetings within the program, and each software differs in its capabilities. However, with so many different programs…
Read More5 Essentials for Growing Your Project Management Department
As the corporate world continues to move towards remote work and ecommerce in the wake of the COVID pandemic, project management departments need to evolve in order to support their teams from a distance. “Growing” means both in size and in ability, and here are 5 ways to help your PM team grow and adapt…
Read More3 Remote Strategies for Better Project Management
More people are now working from home than ever before as the pandemic forced many people to transition their office jobs to home. There are also those who have, sadly, lost their jobs and decided to look for remote work opportunities to help them through this difficult period. No matter what your remote workforce looks…
Read MoreRemote Work: 7 Tips for Project Management
Many people have been working online due to the pandemic, bringing the practice closer to those who originally never would have thought of changing their work routine. For some, remote work has brought more freedom and a new insight into different ways of doing things, while for others, the practice can be a bit challenging.…
Read More4 Processes of Effective Project Management
When it comes to the field of project management, just about every business, no matter how big or small, has their own path and processes to ensure everything runs smoothly. Whether a small local business or a multinational conglomerate, you’re going to find that there are a range of different processes within project management that…
Read MoreSuccessful Project Management is Key in Construction Biz
Until the pandemic upended the world, the construction industry was booming. Although the industry is slowly recovering, project managers are faced with new challenges to complete their work. Each state has different restrictions, but nearly every construction crew has downsized to meet public health concerns. Managers cannot meet with large groups for meetings, and many…
Read MoreHow to Meet a Project Deadline Without Compromising on Quality
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…
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