It's tempting to say your business doesn't need it, but having software specifically for project management can help with tracking resources, managing schedules, maintaining communication, and more. Project decisions rely heavily on regular communication and collaboration. Effective decision making hinges on having the right information, at the right time, in [...]
It can be challenging and time-consuming trying to decide which project management solution will fit your company's needs. Here are three ways to narrow the search. To ensure the a particular solution can meet your short and long-term goals, pay close attention to the details provided to make sure project [...]
Getting CIO approval for projects can be tricky. Here are some tips on how to create a persuasive pitch and increase your chances for success. Once you have gone through the key justification for the project, the CIO will want to know how much this will cost the company - [...]
Engaging in team-building exercises before jumping into project tasks can create stronger and more connected teams that recognize the value of everyone's contributions. Here are a few ideas. In this exercise, the project team is broken down into smaller groups and tasked with finding a way to successfully get the [...]
This year, the project management profession will continue to face pressure to keep pace with global best practices, and social and economic challenges. SEE: Software quality control policy (Tech Pro Research) View Moira Alexander’s article as it’s published on Source link
Freelance IT professionals face several hurdles when branching out on their own, including legal liabilities. If you're thinking about becoming a consultant, here are three big ones to watch out for. 2. Non-compete agreement violations: Although becoming less common (and in some states, illegal), non-competes are still prevalent in the [...]
It's normal for new stakeholders to question a project manager's abilities. Here are four strategies to help build their confidence and improve relationships. If you are a project manager that has had a few failed projects, this history may follow you and may cause you constant discomfort. Stakeholders may have [...]
In the next few years, you may find yourself either working with a project manager, or taking on a role in this growing field. This quick guide will help you better understand a project manager's job. Planning: View Moira Alexander’s article as it’s published on Source link
Building strong relationships with project stakeholders contributes to your success and improves project outcomes. Here are seven tips for creating rapport with team members, sponsors, and others. SEE: How to become a project manager: A cheat sheet (TechRepublic) View Moira Alexander’s article as it’s published on Source link
Gaining trust and cooperation from a project team is imperative for success. Here are some ways to improve communication with stakeholders and make sure they feel like an important part of a team. Once you've been able to identify individual stakeholder motivations and focus on gaining their trust, drawing a [...]
Planning may not be the most enjoyable component of managing projects, but it is the most vital part for reducing risk and failure rates. Here's why. Risk is always lurking in the background, whether at a micro or macro level. What may seem like a minor risk to a task [...]
Here are six key documents that project managers and their teams rely on to successfully guide and execute projects. How to effectively deal with potential risks is always of significant concern to any project manager and their team. The risk management plan identifies any potential risks to the success of [...]
