No matter what type of industry you are involved in, project management skills will form a valuable part of your skill set. For those project managers who are employed in the telecommunications industry, there is a good chance that you will spend much of your time talking to a range of different people, from the […]
Emotional Intelligence can be described as the capability to be aware of your emotions, knowing how to express them and control them effectively. It also involves being able to empathetically and judiciously handle interpersonal relationships. There have been a number of studies that have proven how critical Emotional Intelligence is to professional and personal success. […]
It would be good to think that a professional project manager could spot the warning signs of a project headed for failure but the sheer number of projects that fail to deliver on their promises, timescales or costs indicates that many project managers are not as good at spotting problems as they would like to […]
Nowadays, more and more businesses are going global and hiring remote workers. As a project manager, it is highly unlikely that your team is always going to be in your office. You may have another department overseas that you need to liaise with. You may also have a number of freelancers that work in different […]
If you have been working in project management for a while, there is one thing you’ll know, and that is that in project management there are no certainties. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to bring control and order to your next project and that starts by asking the essential questions at the outset. […]
There are many unique challenges that await the creative project manager, and there is a unique range of skills that you might need in order to progress from good to great if you want to show that you have what it takes. In order to lead any team, a project manager needs to have a […]
Project management is a recognised profession with chartered status available to those with the right skills, experience and qualifications. But the big question many newly qualified project managers might be asking is: which industries pay the best? Project management is becoming an increasingly popular career choice and can offer a well-defined and rewarding career path. […]
Project management is an increasingly popular career choice. However, it can also be very competitive, therefore having a strategy to make your project manager career the best it can be is a wise move. It is a profession which requires a whole host of skills to be honed and continually developed if it is to […]
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 […]
Do you feel like your career has hit a roadblock? Many people experience that moment at some point in their career when they feel like they are not progressing and cannot understand why they are not being considered for a promotion. Does this sound familiar? As a project manager, there are always ways for you […]
As a project manager, you are usually tasked with motivating your team to success. You are the person that needs to get the best out of your team so that the product or service that is developed is a success. This is often a lot easier said than done. However, once you earn the respect […]
Project management is a career choice that is in high demand today. More and more companies are looking for project managers to take their business to the next level, ensuring higher levels of quality while budget and time constraints are met and, in some cases, exceeded. Many larger organisations are so committed to improving their […]
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 […]
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 […]
Delegation is a key skill for a project manager but it is often very difficult to execute efficiently. Here are 5 ways to improve your delegation skills: Give Notice You should never make assumptions with project management, ever. Your team members should be well organised and committed to achieving their objectives on time. If […]
Paul Naybour is an experienced project management professional with particular expertise in change programme management, risk management, earned value management and project management training development and delivery. His academic background includes a BSc (Hons) from the University of Manchester, an MBA in Project Management and he is PMP certified. Past projects have included managing the […]