EDITOR'S PICK Project Management The Adaptation of Project Management in a Changing World The concept of project management is dynamic and has evolved throughout history. Projects have existed for thousands of years although the term “project” was not coined until ca. 1400. Fast forward to more recent times, it was... By Eduard Hernàndez 16 Jul 2020 min read
Career Advice Unleash The Gratitude Towards Your Coworkers! 10... For a lot of people, the office setting just screams formality and professionalism. Coworkers are expected to do as they’re asked and pitch in where they can. By RichardFendler02 Nov 2020 min read
Career Advice Lessons Learned From the 2008 Recession During this article, I'll be discussing my own experience of surviving and getting a job during the last major recession and what we can continue to learn in the pending recession that will face us after COVID-19. I'll include tips like... By Emily Luijbregts08 May 2020 min read
Career Advice Best Work from Home Practices During the... Work from home is not a new thing. Although most people knew about remote work, in fact, not many of them actually exercised this practice on a regular basis. According to statistics, before the Coronavirus pandemic, only 7% of American workers... By Erika Rykun06 May 2020 min read
Career Advice 40 Job Interview Questions for Project Managers Whether you are preparing for an interview as a candidate or an interviewer, you’ll be thinking about questions. What are they going to ask me? What are the questions I should ask? Here are 40 job interview questions for project managers... By Elizabeth Harrin07 Oct 2019 min read
Career Advice 5 Ways to Prepare for a Project Manager Interview How do you prepare for an interview? An interview as a project manager has many similarities to applying for any management post. Here are five tips for getting prepared once you’ve received the notification you going to an interview. By Elizabeth Harrin05 Aug 2019 min read
Career Advice Studying for PM Certification: 5 Tips For Exam Prep... Project management is a career that involves a fair amount of formal study. By Elizabeth Harrin25 Jun 2019 min read
Career Advice The Attributes of a Successful Project Manager What attributes a successful project manager should have? In this in-depth article, we what to explain the attributes of a project manager. By Darko Atanasov06 Mar 2019 min read
Career Advice When Your Project Client Wants to Hire You? It’s always flattering when a client that you’re consulting for expresses a desire to hire you full-time. Let's consider a few factors in this regard. By PMTips05 Feb 2019 min read
Career Advice What does a Programme Manager do? Programme Manager (or Program Manager, if you’re on the other side of the pond to me), is the key person for “setting up of the programme through to delivery of the new capabilities and realisation of benefits,” according to the... By PMTips31 Jan 2019 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column Two Sides (at Least to Every Story): Managing and Resolving Conflict It is incumbent of the project manager to help the team retain a sense of balance and perspective. A loss of perspective or balance can make all other dependent interactions difficult. Unresolved conflict, or inadequately resolved conflict will... By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck20 Apr 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column The Importance of Documenting Lessons Learned The foundation of capturing Lessons Learned is – capturing lessons starting on day one of the project. It started with a template. Identify what should be recorded. One place to start to develop one is look at past projects within your... By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck06 Apr 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column Lean and Projects Lean is an approach to the work that focuses on the value added – or the value the customer receives from the product. A lean approach coupled with a Kaizen (continuous improvement) approach, results in reduced costs of the... By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck23 Mar 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column Risk…What can go wrong? Perhaps you have heard the parable of the blind men and the elephant. It is similar for many project management endeavors (probably any collaborative or team effort), from scope discussions to schedule generation. Risk management should start... By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck09 Mar 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column Law of Diminishing Returns The law of diminishing returns happens very frequently in project management, product development and likely most business endeavors. We are late, so we add more and more people to the work. This is often referred to as crashing the project, or... By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck24 Feb 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Management When Meetings Get Postponed When meetings get postponed, change how you collaborate by using different techniques to achieve the same goals and manage expectations. I’m constantly frustrated when meetings get postponed, especially if they have been in the diary for... By Elizabeth Harrin05 Apr 2021 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Management Can PEOs Solve Your HR Project Management Woes? A professional employer organization could streamline your HR, payroll, and recruitment processes for you. Here’s how else hiring a PEO can benefit your business. By Jill Goodwin22 Mar 2021 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Management Cybersecurity Tips for Project Managers Project managers have a big job already, the last thing they need is a cybersecurity nightmare. Here we go over some top cybersecurity tips for project managers. By MatthewStern 22 Feb 2021 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Management Hybrid Project Management: What Is It and How Can You Implement It In recent years, hybrid project management has gained significant popularity among project managers owing to competitive markets, high customer expectations, and increasingly complex projects. By RamiahAdeen 08 Feb 2021 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Management How Better Workforce Management Can Help Business Owners Cut Costs Your business costs are directly related to the way you manage your workforce. Yet, managing a workforce for optimal business efficiency is no easy task. The brutal truth is that workforce management issues are routinely cited as one of the top... By DerekJones25 Jan 2021 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Planning How To Update Your Project Plan You know it’s going to happen. However good your requirements gathering, however good your estimating… something is going to happen on the project that means you have to change the project plan. But how can you do it in the least... By Elizabeth Harrin14 Sep 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Planning The Beginner's Guide to Planning A Project Every single project, without any regards to its field, needs a workflow. A plan which will help it execute properly. The biggest problem is, your lack of planning might create a situation, which is difficult to escape. How can you avoid that?... By Amanda Athuraliya20 Aug 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Planning How to Execute the Perfect Sprint Planning Meeting with a... The sprint planning meeting is among the most integral scrum ceremonies. It symbolizes the beginning of a sprint and is critical for the sprint’s success. The main goal of the project sprint is to deliver an acceptable product to the... By Dinesh Varadharajan17 Aug 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Planning Clarifying The Phases of Project Management During this article, I'll explain each phase of the project lifecycle and give practical examples of what is included in each cycle, what are some tips to remember and some general tips regarding the lifecycle. By Emily Luijbregts22 Jun 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Planning How to Adapt to Last Minute Project Changes or Hiccups This article discusses productive ways to quickly adapt to last-minute changes or issues during a project phase. Key points include effectively communicating as a leader and utilizing your team when situations become difficult. By Jori Hamilton02 Mar 2020 min read