Professionals, project managers included, have felt a strong need to upskill for career development since the pandemic began. Leaders who lacked key skills for a heavily-digital future found themselves less likely to get new jobs or be assigned vital projects without those capabilities. Many companies and organizations are also placing emphasis on continuous learning for […]
We all need to conduct an honest assessment of our skills and knowledge. To take a look at where we are, where we want to go, and how to move forward. True for us as individuals, and true for pmStudent too. Sometimes you work with your colleagues to solicit feedback, to help you with your […]
If it is not in the work breakdown structure (WBS), then it is not in the project! This may sound harsh but take these words to heart. Your WBS is where your scope lives. Yes, you have a team member(s) to work with your stakeholders to fully define your project scope. And that scope is […]
The work breakdown structure (WBS) is such a useful tool. And truthfully, once I learned about it, I wondered how I had managed without it. I stumbled into project management. I definitely did not know what I did not know. One day, a group of consultants were walking us through some project planning techniques, and […]
A FREE Webinar on April 25, 2022, at 5:30 pm Pacific With Dr. Ehssan Sakhaee and Dr, Margaret Meloni (your pmStudent Community Leader) Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mindfulness-and-compassion-leadership-for-the-new-normal-tickets-310246213777 Use code LEADWITHCOMPASSION to attend for free. Mindful and Compassionate Leadership in the New Normal The recent pandemic has caused major shifts in our organisations and teams, requiring rapid […]
“How could changing a few words in one simple sentence lead to such an uproar?” June thought, incredulous at how upset some of her members were with her. All she had done was update a sentence or two in one of the high-level requirements. It had been a last-minute change that she included just before […]
Mindful and Compassionate Leadership in the New Normal The recent pandemic has caused major shifts in our organisations and teams, requiring rapid adaptation and resilience. Leadership in the new normal requires us to build stronger bonds with the people we lead and work with. Mindful and compassionate leaders ensure that they are less likely to […]
In her previous article, You Need a Project Workflow, pmStudent contributor Sara Sparrow taught us how a project workflow helps manage risks, increases team efficiency, and brings clarity to project work. In this helpful follow-up, Sara gives us tips on how to create your project workflow. Start At The End Believe it or not, when […]
pmStudent Contributor Sara Sparrow shares the value of project workflow. How much time do you spend answering questions like these? Who does what in the project? What are the expectations of the project? What is the deadline for such a project? What can team members take away from the project? These are important questions. Your […]
There really is a podcast for everything these days, and project management is no exception. If you’re trying to improve your work, then you can try listening to these podcasts. They’re full of useful information, updates, and experiences that you can use to improve and elevate your own work. And you can earn PDUs (professional […]
Don't keep repeating the same mistakes over and over again. It takes practice to capture lessons learned and to make use of those lessons as we move forward. What could you do better?