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The Art of a Practical Schedule Timeline
A practical project timeline is a brilliant way to deliver your project’s value when it’s needed. There’s no place for optimism. Instead, it has reasonable estimates with a degree of variability built in so any issues that arise don’t lead to a scheduling disaster! This week’s Project Pointer digs into how to build one.
Avoiding Redundant Collaboration Tools
What’s the point of using two different collaboration tools in the same project? There is none. And yet, it could be challenging, if not impossible, to settle on one tool for everyone. Bob McGannon and I talk about why this might happen and possible solutions. If your client uses a different system than you do, their preference has to prevail, so we also discuss how to work effectively using both internal and client tools.
Best Practices for Delegating
Delegation is a great way to free up your time while helping others expand their capabilities. But merely handing off a task to someone else often doesn’t accomplish either of those objectives. Proper delegation is an intentional transfer of ownership that requires shifting the workload, authority, and data necessary to complete the task. This Project Pointer explains how to create a support structure to guide the delegate.