Interdepartmental conflict has always been an issue for businesses. However, project managers are uniquely positioned to help smooth conflict as it arises, but all conflicts are not created equal. The…

This is the first in a series of articles on this subject that will cover many aspects of managing global projects remotely, particularly when project teams are located in different…

A properly documented project communication plan is key to the success of any project. When asked about this document, most people will give you a shortlist of items it should…

Virtual work these days and having a home office as a main base of operation is quite the normal occurrence for many professionals. It is not as easy as it…

Change-management and organizational-development expertise Change is a constant in business and most certainly in projects. When asked what his clients are looking for in a project manager, Tony Kirschner, a…

Answering project-management job interview questions can be more stressful than the new job itself. Most candidates expect to talk about their strengths, weaknesses, skills, and methodology as a PM. But…

Projects differ from one another in a great number of ways but, the one thing they all have in common is a sponsor. In the course of one’s life, working…

When leading teams, you want to be seen as a trusted leader. Your team looks to you to provide guidance and support, remove roadblocks, escalate risks, and help ensure success.…

Many years ago, when I coached families on communication skills, I was still learning about the value of silence in communication. Like others, if someone was in distress or had…

All project leaders are different, from their thought processes to their daily interactions, but there are a few things that great ones do every day that just might set them…