Being a project manager is a fast paced and highly demanding job. So, there’s no surprise that burnout can occur. Detecting signs of burnout is not something typically taught on a project managers training course but, nevertheless, it could be important. Even if you are using a controlled approach to managing your projects and consider yourself to […]
Regardless of which project management approach you subscribe to every project can benefit from some focus on elements that are relevant to all projects and all methodologies. We all want to improve our project success rate and consistently deliver projects we can be proud of so just what are the aspects that cut across the […]
Here are the topics we will cover in detail in this article about project management skills that all project managers should develop for a successful career: Contents Effective Communication Good Organisation Skills Good Time Management Interpersonal Qualities Problem-Solving Abilities Leadership Qualities We all know that to secure the best project management roles, especially if you […]
A successful project manager requires more than just the basics, it takes strategic thinking, an agile way of working and great people management skills. Project managers know that their role needs to include the ability to schedule, delegate and make the financial figures add up. This is a basic requirement. However, not all project managers […]
Are you considering project management as a career? There are many project management training courses available to help you kick-start your career in this area and more recently there are now opportunities to begin your career via a higher apprenticeship in project management. However, you may be wondering if you have what it takes to […]
One of the major international project management organisations (APM – Association for Project Management) has been working hard to obtain chartered status for the profession in the UK. This is the type of recognition that a lawyer or accountant might enjoy; the case is currently at the court of appeal but it looks likely that […]
This infographic highlights the key ways a project manager can use a Gantt chart to keep projects on track. Infographic brought to you by Wrike
The project management community expends plenty of energy discussing project management methods – arguing over the best approach for a project – the one most likely to ensure success, but often fail to think enough about the wider impact of a project and it’s effect on other projects that may be going on in different […]