Knowing how to effectively communicate change is vital to being able to establish a solid project communication plan. Here’s how to effectively communicate change. “The single biggest problem in communication …
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The one inescapable risk of managing projects
In project management, there’s one inescapable risk. I’ve just started a new project, and yes, the same risk is on the list as it was in the risk register for …
Why should you start a lesson learned log at the beginning of a project?
Some call it a log, some call it a register but regardless of what name you give it, understanding how important it is to have a lesson learned tracking tool …
Business intelligence questions to improve project success
Are you diving into uncharted territory? Is there a new project on the horizon that you are somewhat unfamiliar with and perhaps you don’t know where to start? To help …
Why project managers need to consider the source of their information
Why should project managers consider the source of their information? Where you get your project information or business intelligence from has an impact on its weighting and your decisions. Make …
One of the things I’ve been saying about project management for a very long time is that it needs to be able to scale down. Over the long term, senior …
10 Characteristics of a rock-star project portfolio manager
I have been listening to leaders describe the skills they have and those they think will be of critical importance in the digital age. I have focused my attention inward …
3 Fundamental rules project managers should use when planning
Did you know there are some fundamental rules for project managers when planning? Effective planning is the foundation and starting point for any successful initiative. As the saying goes: “Failing …
How can project managers avoid the pressure to conform
If you are a project manager looking for tips on how to be original and innovative by pushing the boundaries and avoiding the pressures to conform, you’ll want to read …
MeisterTask: A Minimalist Yet Powerful Task and Project Management Tool
Looking for a minimalist yet powerful task and project management tool to help you get and keep your project tasks on track with ease? Think MeisterTask. Successfully managing tasks and …