Entries by Bonnie Biafore

Make Change Meetings Easy

October 28, 2020 in /by

Good change and stakeholder management help make change meetings easy-going approval exercises. Here are steps to avoid contentious change meetings: Ensure technical team members understand change impacts and risks. Technical teams often focus on how to accomplish a change without considering the potential effects on your business. Involve business team leaders so they can confirm […]

Working with Home-based Team Members

October 20, 2020 in , /by

With home-based team members, it’s helpful to understand some of their habits. Here are a few that help you with them effectively: Identify each team member’s preferred work hours: Home-based team members face challenges like childcare and home schooling. Find out when they’re the most productive. Don’t make assumptions. A colleague of mine used to […]

Including Lessons Learned in a Closeout Report

October 6, 2020 in /by

Capturing lessons learned thoughtfully in a closeout report is important and often overlooked. Here are lessons learned to include in your closeout report: Project successes and issues: Highlight what went well and any issues experienced to inform future project managers. Keep to the facts. Don’t share personal opinions. Avoid names. The individuals involved won’t necessarily […]

What Do I Do When My Sponsor is Also My Customer?

August 18, 2020 in /by

An engaged sponsor who doubles as your primary customer has pros and cons. Here are a few tips for handling this situation: Prioritize the triple constraints. A combined sponsor/customer makes it easier to prioritize time, cost and scope. While you should strive to meet all three constraints, your job will be easier when you understand […]

Identifying the right people to provide requirements

August 11, 2020 in /by

Having the right resources to identify requirements gets your project off to a great start.  Here are 4 steps that can help: Identity the right stakeholder groups. Identify the various stakeholder groups that will be impacted by the new product or solution. Which ones are right? The ones that will be impacted by the new […]

Managing a project during a pandemic

August 7, 2020 in /by

Managing projects is rarely easy. Managing during a pandemic is another matter!  Here are four actions that can help: Soft skills first! It’s time to highlight your soft skills.  Touch base with each team member to determine their ability to perform.  Based on their circumstances, you may need to adjust their availability upward or downward […]