The only way for many organisations to thrive and survive is by making sure that their projects have the ability to adapt quickly when new circumstances arise; and to focus on sustainability and diversity. When times are turbulent, an organisation’s success will depend on their ability to adapt in terms of planning and delivery of […]
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic those that have been hardest hit in employment were professionals in the medical supply and medical sector. The role of the project manager became particularly important to those employers and their employees within these sectors. Whilst almost every industry was hit hard by the pandemic, it was the medical sector […]
Supply chains are complex so having the ability to manage this increasing level of complexity is necessary in order to achieve those vital business objectives of profitability and growth. We live in a global environment, so you need to be able to recognise those factors that add to these complexities such as risk and security […]
Updated 29th November 2023 Here you’ll find the questions we are most often asked in our list of project management FAQs. But if there is a question not covered here that you would like us to answer, then feel free to ask in the comments section at the end
Struggling to motivate your project team on a challenging project? Read on for more information on some easy motivational tips. It doesn’t matter where you work or what project you are working on, we all struggle for motivation from time-to-time. But lack of motivation is more likely to be an issue on a challenging project so […]
When tasked with making decisions, it’s important to be able to think on your feet, but when the pressure is really on, do you have the skills to make double quick decisions about your projects? It happens, sometimes more often than we like, but there will be times when you need to make a decision […]
Your leadership style isn’t set in stone – you can change it to achieve better results. Why not try one of these four techniques on your next project? It can sometimes be frustrating to manage a project team, after all most office environments aren’t really designed to stimulate creativity and produce flashes of inspiration. So […]
Once you have put in the project groundwork, chosen your project team and chosen the most suitable methods and approaches, the next step is to make sure that your team is well-prepared to undertake the project. You need to do this by clarifying the values you want your project team to stand for and the […]
A good leader is one that leads by example and always seeks to better him or herself. Discover some of the key signs that you need to improve your leadership skills. Many people believe that being a leader is something that comes naturally. While it is the case that some people have more innate leadership […]
Take a look at some of the key trends for project management in 2018 that are expected to make a big impact throughout the coming year. As we enter a new year, we reflect on the year that has passed and look to the year that lies ahead. In every industry, there are new […]
There are plenty of difficult tasks to be accomplished in the average project but one that perhaps doesn’t get enough attention is managing project expectations. Many a problem on a project could have been avoided if the project manager had better managed the expectations of stakeholders and end users from the outset. Mistakes […]
No matter whether you are a project management apprentice or you have years of experience, one of the most difficult challenges is setting realistic project exceptions. The last thing you want to do is under promise to the point where you cause disappointment. On the other hand, if you over promise you are going to […]
As a project manager, it is your responsibility to monitor the performance of your team to ensure that everyone is on track, and so play an active role in helping the team to achieve their overall goals. To do this, it is important to give project feedback. However, the way in which you give feedback […]
Almost all businesses and organisations are now project-centric and either have an in-house project management capability or use external project management consultants. Projects are a major part of all business environments as organisations strive to improve their products in the high-tech landscape and streamline processes for better cost-efficiency. And where projects tend to be complex, […]
Project management is a challenging and exciting job but is used in different ways in many different industries. In the past it has maybe been difficult to explain that professional project management is not the same as just managing a one-off project in our everyday lives. For many years there have been professional qualifications and […]
In this post, we return to the topic of politics in projects. Politics has a bit of a dirty name. It’s associated with false promises, backstabbing, alliances and manipulating others. The worst weakness of Politics is its failure to deliver on its promises. Time and time again we see public politicians or business leaders failing to deliver the […]
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
Managing expectations is an important part of a project manager’s job role. Here we look at some simple ways to manage expectations in any project. No matter how much project management training you have had, you will always come up against problems that need addressing in creative ways throughout your career – it’s […]