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
Leadership Why Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Go... Leadership nowadays is tricky. Gone are the days when a leader is someone with that stern look on the face and always seems like it’s all business. Now, that kind of a leader would most certainly intimidate and, then, turn off the rest of... By MeggieNelson16 Nov 2020 min read
Leadership 9 Tips for Effectively Managing Digital Projects Do you think managing the expectations of both clients and stakeholders is easy? Probably not! Sometimes I wonder if there could be a PM watching over my shoulder as I work to get through the day with my ongoing digital projects in one piece.... By Charles Richard21 Oct 2019 min read
Leadership 3 Approaches for Managing Difficult People When you see difficult people, it’s generally because their behavior is difficult. You don’t like how they respond to you or their work. And that is something you can deal with. Here are three situations where a person may come... By Elizabeth Harrin14 Oct 2019 min read
Leadership Successful Behaviours: What the Best PMs Do Would you consider yourself a successful project manager? I hope so, but as we all know, it’s always a good idea to be continuing learning and developing to improve our ability to lead projects. But what are the behaviors of successful... By Elizabeth Harrin15 Jul 2019 min read
Leadership 16 Tips for Entrepreneurs to Improve Their... Lots of people wonder what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur. Is it a matter of charisma? Great public speaking skills? Relentless innovation? Luck? You don’t need unmatched brilliance or a sudden strike of inspiration to come up... By Ipsit Roy20 Jun 2019 min read
Leadership 3 Ways to Support Your Project Team in Difficult Times Whether it’s workplace challenges getting you down or something going on at home, stress can prevent you from being your best self at the office. As a team leader on a project, you might spot behaviour that is out of character from someone... By Elizabeth Harrin15 Apr 2019 min read
Leadership How to Manage Projects Better With Early Client... To facilitate agility, early and often feedback is vital. In this article you will learn how manage early client feedback and save valuable time and money. By PMTips28 Sep 2018 min read
Leadership 5 Essential Items For Project Charters A project charter is a document that is created at the beginning of the project that sets what the project is about. In this article, we look at 5 essential things to include in the charter. By PMTips21 Sep 2018 min read
Leadership 5 Reasons to Baseline Your Plan These days, project teams have to deal with emerging requirements on projects because our world simply doesn’t stand still. By PMTips05 Sep 2018 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