Asana’s work management and collaboration platform is an impressive tool that enables teams to significantly reduce the time they spend dealing with processes and task management.Companywide visibility and accountability are of great importance to stakeholders seeking successful project outcomes. Asana helps makes this possible by offering a strong feature set [...]
Project managers are perpetually in high demand, but there may be other reasons you're having trouble recruiting a PM. Find out what they are, and what you can do about them. When looking for a PM with specific skill sets, focus efforts in relevant places that are more likely to [...]
A new survey sheds light on the risks of inaccurately evaluating the demand for project resources. Get tips on effectively planning for your IT project's capacity. SEE: Project Management Resource Kit (Tech Pro Research) View Moira Alexander’s article as it’s published on Source link
An expert weighs in on the potential advantages and disadvantages of trusting your intuition while leading a project. SEE: 7 ways to disaster proof your projects View Moira Alexander’s article as it’s published on Source link
Assumptions should be built into all projects, though be careful--inaccurate assumptions can lead to wasted time and money and even project failures. 1: Business strategy-related assumptions are by far the most important. If projects are undertaken with specific business goals in mind, and those goals don't remain the [...]
Conflict between project co-sponsors is more common than you might think. Here's what to do if you're a project manager stuck in this unenviable position. SEE: Project Management Resource Kit (Tech Pro Research) View Moira Alexander’s article as it’s published on Source link
This is the go-to guide on Agile project management for project managers, business leaders, developers, project and product teams, consultants, stakeholders, and students. The Agile Manifesto was originally declared between February 11-13, 2001 in Utah by 17 software developers who called themselves The Agile Alliance. This manifesto was officially developed [...]
Experience is something employers ask for in job postings, yet don't always get with candidates. We explore how important industry or product experience really is when it comes to project management. When I hire project managers, there is always a base skill set that I look for--more personality traits than [...]
A high degree of commitment, ethics, dedication, and hard work are hallmarks of project management professionals, and yet sometimes PMs quit projects. Find out possible reasons why. Marked irreconcilable conflict can result from various things including workplace abuse, unethical behavior, legal issues, safety concerns, or extremely damaging workplace behavior. The [...]
If you're a project, portfolio, or programme management professional who wants to share and receive career advice, consider joining these LinkedIn groups. This group is affiliated with ProjectManagers.net. The members help project management professionals seeking project manager (PM) jobs, and they discuss managing projects, methodologies, and other topics. [...]
If projects are perpetually over budget, it could signal bigger underlying problems that need addressing ASAP. Let's take a look at two out of the many possible causes of continuous project budget overruns, and then explore how to address each one. View Moira Alexander’s article as it’s published on Source [...]
Stakeholders play a vital role in the outcome of projects. Here's guidance on selecting the ideal stakeholders for your specific project. There may be many different stakeholders throughout the life of a project. Typically, stakeholders fall into one of three categories: View Moira Alexander’s article as it’s published on Source [...]
