The most successful leaders have one thing in common, and it’s not what most would think. It’s not solid communication skills or strategic thinking; it’s not even having grace-under-fire. This…
Moira Alexander
Moira Alexander
Moira Alexander, PMP, I.S.P., ITCP/IP3P, is a recognized project management influencer, thought leader, a regular correspondent for PMI's Projectified podcast, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of PMWorld 360 Magazine, Founder of Lead-Her-Ship Group, and author of “LEAD or LAG: Linking Strategic Project Management & Thought Leadership”. Moira has over 25 years of experience in business (IS&T) and project management for small to large businesses in the US and Canada and has been quoted in various publications including Forbes. She writes thought leadership content for top-tier publications and business blogs and oversees or writes sponsored content and software reviews on PMWorld 360 Magazine. See Moira' Articles
Why is effective business process management crucial for success?
To put it plainly, business processes are the actions behind the business vision; absent these, the business vision simply remains intangible. If the business processes are not carefully managed, they…
Project management skills companies are looking for
By 2020, it is estimated there will seven hundred thousand more project management jobs in the United States, yet it may be surprising to know that over the past few…
4 Steps to effective project requirements gathering
Identifying project requirements is a vital step in being able to accurately define the scope of a project. Here are four steps to effective project requirements gathering. The success of…
Which type of leader are you?
What type of leader are you? To excel as a project leader, it’s important to understand you can’t manage people, you can and should mentor, motivate, and lead. In order…
Connecting your projects to company-wide strategy
Making the connection between your business strategy and project management isn’t easy, but it is necessary if projects are going to serve a purpose and meet inherent business needs. Here…
Tips for selecting the right project management methodology
Choosing the right project management methodology for the job is essential. Our guide to evaluating project management methodologies will ensure you pick the perfect fit for your next project. Choosing…
6 Project Manager Qualities that make a more effective
Want to know what project manager qualities are essential to be effective? To be a truly great project manager, you must be a strategic business partner fully vested in organizational…
5 Tips for keeping your project budget on target
Budget overruns are a project manager’s nightmare. These project budget management strategies will keep your project budget under control — and your stakeholders happy. Budget overruns are a litmus test…
Project managers should focus on these 7 strategic goals
Project managers must look beyond requirements, budgets, and timelines to ensure they are executing high-impact, high-visibility projects with a direct line to the organization’s overall strategic goals. Here’s how to…