Do you know your sender from your receiver? Can you describe the link between project stakeholder management and project communication management? This short video quiz will set you straight on important communication concepts. They are not just ideas, they are ideas that will shape your communications strategy. And a good communication strategy and plan helps […]
The due date for your project is earlier than the estimates for the work to be completed. In this instance, you need to do something. You can try completing more of the work in parallel or fast-tracking. Your sponsor and other project executives want you to do even more, and they are willing to take […]
You and your team have done an excellent job estimating your project. You have historic data, solid expertise, and you all feel good about your numbers. So when your sponsor asks you to cut the budget, you are surprised and disappointed. What will you do now? Welcome to the life of a project manager.
What is a Pareto chart, and why would you use it? Is there such a thing as a quality audit? This brief quiz gives you the opportunity to test your familiarity with some key project quality management concepts. And how do you provide your customer with quality without understanding the basics?
You have a subject matter expert who can help your colleague with her project. Your colleague is part of a committee that sets the guidelines for project management. Perhaps, you can work out an exchange? This is both of you utilizing currencies, items of value, that you can give or lend to one another to […]
You and your team have identified and prioritized risks. Some of those risks require you to take action. You need to respond. Let’s consider the types of responses you might use. When a project threat is beyond your team’s authority or scope, the best strategy is to escalate it. This means informing the appropriate higher-level […]
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 […]
Why perform two kinds of risk analysis? And if you do, what is the expected outcome from these two forms of analysis? If you are unclear about qualitative risk analysis vs. quantitative risk analysis, this is the video for you. This quick explanation will set you straight and ensure that you and your team have […]
As a project manager, you probably live with the authority versus responsibility dilemma. You know what I mean. You have all of the responsibility of leading the team to a successful project completion. But you are not the boss. You have very limited authority. What you do have is the ability to draw on power […]
It is time to create your project schedule. With great excitement, you open up your super cool scheduling software and you start typing. Your fingers are flying as you add activities and resources, dependencies and estimates. Hey, slow down. Where did all of this information come from? Have you consulted with your team? Together, have […]