Would you like to expand your project management skills and experience or that of the project managers in your organization, but you’re concerned about the impact of inexperienced people working on live projects? I had the chance to see the PMzone Digital Simulation Board Game in action and was impressed with its approach and realism. […]
With all the people skills project managers need, introverts might worry that they won’t be able to manage projects effectively. As a fellow introvert, I can reassure you that introverts can make great project managers. This Project Pointer explains why.
Until my newsletter resumes in mid-January, here’s a rerun of one of my popular articles from 2024.
Until my newsletter resumes in mid-January, here’s a rerun of one of my popular articles from 2024.
To most people risk has a negative connotation. In risk management, opportunities are the bright side of risk. This article identifies several common opportunities that projects can use to their advantage. Let’s start by reviewing the terms used to describe positive risk and the actions that can be taken to turn them into reality. A […]
An effective sponsor can contribute 30% or more to a project’s success. Yet, according to recent research performed jointly with Harvard Business Review, only 13% of executives have received specific training on how to be a successful project sponsor. What do good sponsors do and how can you make sure yours is doing those things? […]
The world is complicated. Almost every project faces variability, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), which makes delivering even the most straightforward project a challenge. Here are 5 ways to increase project success in a VUCA world.
Microsoft project management products come and go, change names, and introduce or retire features, which can be confusing and a bit nerve-wracking. In this article, Cindy M. Lewis and I clarify the current state of Microsoft’s PM tools (with an Ask Me Anything Office Hours to follow on Dec. 11, 2024). What about all the […]
Effective project managers work to understand the diverse perspectives stakeholders have about a project, so they can manage conflicts and keep everyone engaged. Interviews and polling are two standard approaches. Here are other effective methods to gather different viewpoints of a project. Interactive workshops. To identify project perspectives that are otherwise hard to uncover, consider […]
Project integration can be tricky when you combine multiple technical components, processes, or both. Most people focus on the technical side of an integration. Yet, the problems in integrations are often technical errors caused by communication and human elements. Here are some actions that help prevent technical issues with integrations. Specifically assign ownership. Two or […]
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