Today, Odessa Powell, writer, editor, and fan of project management, shares some tips for content marketing managers. Content marketing managers commonly lead the completed content department comprising content manager(s), SEO manager(s), and link builder(s). Together, these specialists produce high-quality content and promote their brand via different mediums. The main task of a marketing manager, as […]
On your team, who is the first one to honor a commitment? I hope the answer is YOU! You are the role model, your team members look toward you to set the tone. And when someone does not follow through on a commitment, how you respond signals to others, whether or not they too can […]
For companies to stay ahead in this highly competitive market, having excellent project managers is a prerequisite. As a result, there’s a massive demand for project managers. But the keyword here is “skillful.” Companies need people who can manage their projects efficiently and effectively and achieve milestones for the company. More than your degree, companies […]
Project managers, status meetings are an essential part of your communication plan. You want to show up prepared and knowledgeable about your project. You might think, what is the big deal? But when you give status to your sponsor and other executives, they evaluate you and your ability to run a project. It might not […]
You feel good about your ability to create project estimates. You are handy with a spreadsheet, understand the calculations, and enjoy the research. Your estimating challenges are not about all of that. Your challenges come from a condition known as ‘estimating while being human.’ There are some things we do or expectations that we encounter […]
Your project might already be in motion, but that does not mean you cannot change your processes and approaches. Continuous improvement is your responsibility. Don’t just watch what happens as your team works toward project completion, be strategic and when you see opportunities for positive changes, make them! These eight recommendations are a good place […]
“If past history were all there was to the game, the richest people would be librarians.” – Warren Buffet. It was the beginning of the semester, and our professor explained the requirements for our class paper. He was on a bit of a tear, addressing one of his pet peeves: “…And do NOT write me […]
In software development, most project managers struggle to make their businesses efficient and flexible. According to research conducted by PMI, 45 percent of projects are not finished by the deadline. 31 percent of projects do not meet the business intent and initial goals. 43 percent of projects go over budget. According to the survey, 91 percent of […]
“You know, I like your presentation, but you forgot to introduce yourself.” – Anonymous Project Stakeholder These were the first words that Mary Carol heard when she visited one of her new project stakeholders. And you know she was correct. When Mary Carol started her presentation, she didn’t say, “I’m Mary Carol,” She just stood […]
WBS stands for work breakdown structure, but it is tempting to call it what breakdown structure. The reason? The WBS shows what needs to happen in order for you and the team to provide the agreed-upon project scope. And too often it is easy to get caught up in when or how or who? All […]