Project Management

Less is More I was once given this advice when preparing executive business reviews at a large corporation, "be brief, be brilliant and be gone." I took me several years and my first management role, before I truly understood the wisdom of that advice. In enterprises, reporting flows uphill from the trenches all the way to the exec corridors. For this flow to happened, at … [Read more...] about Project reporting: be brief, be brilliant and be gone.

Updated on 04 September 2020 Before a project can receive the green light from management and stakeholders, it requires a solid plan that covers all the bases: timeframe, resources, tasks, deliverables, etc. Naturally, in the nascent phase, it can be difficult to determine all of these aspects with pinpoint accuracy, which is why PMs sometimes elect to forgo creating … [Read more...] about Kick-off Project Planning with a High-Level Schedule

Wrapping up a scope of work brings with it a range of emotions. Excitement, relief and sometimes even sadness are common at the end of a project where you have invested so much of your energy and time. Although it is tempting to move on to your next project, before transitioning, take the time to properly bring your current project to closure. Here is a short check-list to … [Read more...] about 7 Point Checklist for Project Closure

As project managers, we try to anticipate and plan for big challenges, but it is often the small daily obstacles that can derail our projects. These small obstructions are common and it is the way we solve them that distinguishes great project managers from the good ones. There are many structured approaches to problem solving. Most follow a step-by-step process to define … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Overcome Project Obstacles

Even in the highest functioning teams, interpersonal conflicts are bound to arise. Employee conflict is a cause of concern for employers, leaders and project managers because it often leads to lost productivity and damaged morale. Project managers must learn to handle interpersonal conflict on their project teams. Doing so will alleviate tension, increase productivity and help … [Read more...] about What is Your Conflict Resolution Style?