How to Transform Status Meetings into a Powerful Team Coordination Tool Now is the perfect time to reset your team’s rhythms. If your daily standups have become bloated status reports where people check their phones, talk over each other, or meander into rabbit holes, this is your month to change that pattern. A well-run […]
Quality is king. But how do you ensure that your projects not only meet standards but soar beyond expectations? Enter three dynamic tools that can be game-changers: the Pareto Chart, Scatter Diagram, and Control Chart. Remember we looked at three other charts in part 1 – https://pmstudent.com/boost-your-project-management-skills-a-deep-dive-into-four-essential-quality-tools/ Imagine walking into a room filled with complexity—data […]
It is time for another episode of the life of a project manager. The series where you are presented with a realistic project scenario. Based on the scenario presented, what will you do? This is a great way to practice your project management skills. In this case, a team member realizes that some work has […]
Brought to you by a REAL pmStudent! Prudence Lee – Master’s Student in Project Management Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/prudence-lee-5b8947b6/ Earning my BSc in Business Administration left me feeling absolutely free. No more group projects, no late-night cramming, no deadlines breathing down my neck. At last, my evenings and weekends belonged to me, and I milked that […]
Welcome to the life of a project manager. The series where you are presented with realistic scenarios, and you plan your response. In this scenario of a project manager’s day, a team member comes to you with some information. A key supplier might be shutting down. Is this true, or is it a rumor? All […]
Breaking into the field of project management (PM) can be daunting, especially if you lack direct experience. Many aspiring project managers face challenges such as job postings requiring several years of experience, the need for specific industry knowledge, and competition with seasoned professionals. However, it is entirely possible to start a career in project management […]
Project managers, do not sit at your computer making up all of the project plans and estimates. You are a collaborator, you bring project management expertise and your team members bring subject matter expertise. Together, you are amazing! So work together and be amazing.
It can be quite challenging when you’re working with an executive who announces deadlines without prior consultation, particularly when the deadlines seem unfeasible. We may not always have the power to change this behavior, and it’s a situation I’ve encountered myself in the past. For instance, at big conferences such as those held by Apple, […]
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 […]