“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. […]
Working on projects can be stressful. For you, the project manager, and your team members. You can decrease the amount of stress that your team members experience. How? Use your PERKS! Participation Environment Recognition Knowledge Style Using PERKS in the right combination for your team and your organizational culture will make a big difference. Watch […]
Some companies overlook the importance of project management. And that is a shame as effective project management can make a big difference in terms of overall efficiency and profitability. Effective project management can positively impact your company’s profits. Project management is so much more than creating to-do lists and assigning tasks. Considering the benefits included […]
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 […]
Are you a procrastinator? We are not all procrastinators, but MANY of us procrastinate at least some of the time. The challenge is that when you combine procrastination with the typical responsibilities of a project manager, you are setting yourself up for some very long and difficult days. Maybe you just don’t have enough time […]
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 […]