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There is often a misconception that managing an IT project is difficult. Avoiding the common pitfalls of IT project management is not rocket science, it is simply a case of taking some sensible measures. This article identifies 5 killer mistakes of project management and their solutions. Read more »

Projects are naturally networks of commitments. Learn how to bring reliability to your projects by paying attention to promising conversations. Read more »

CIO.com published Six Attributes of Successful Project Managers this morning, by Meridith Levinson. The six points outlined are focused on general soft skills, which seem to be exactly right in my book.

Here are the six attributes, with my $ .02 thrown in. Read more »

Considering leadership when evaluating project performance and project management should go hand in hand. However, many organizations fail to include leadership in their metrics and in their evaluation process. This is a mistake that can prove costly. Read more »