Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. In the healthcare field, empathy is a crucial trait for leaders to possess in order to effectively lead and manage their teams. The power of empathy allows healthcare leaders to build strong relationships with patients and staff, as well as create a positive […]
“What doe he want from me?” Asked my colleague as she showed me an email from a team member. My colleague had asked me to work with her on her responses to others. She knew that she was coming across as harsh and she wanted to work on her tone, specifically in her written communications. […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Yes, you need to understand project management. Master those technical aspects of creating a schedule and a budget, and leading your team to clearly define the project scope. If you want to be more than an administrator, it is all about people.
“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 […]
pmStudent Contributor George J. Newton helps you excel at planning your project communications. The Project Communication Management Plans provide you with a guide of how you will communicate with all key project stakeholders including the client and the team. Your stakeholders are vital to your project as they provide visibility, set clear expectations of the […]
Sonali Malu helps us get the most out of our meetings by being positively ruthless. The emphasis is on positive. Constant communication is a project manager’s main business; be it communication with peers, teams, stakeholders, supporting departments, or clients. A project manager is constantly communicating with everyone, giving advice, providing directions, negotiating, promising deliverables, and […]