Managing multiple projects at once can be a bit like a juggling act. Every action taken in one project needs to feed into the next with fluidity and poise, and when done right, a skilled portfolio manager can make it…
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Do you need help prioritizing tasks when managing a project? There’s an acronym for that! It’s called the MoSCow method and it’s a great technique to help with prioritization. What Is the MoSCoW Method? The MoSCoW method is a technique…
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Making decisions at work is never easy. Making decisions for really important projects is even harder. That’s why frameworks like DACI were developed. Learn what the acronym DACI stands for and how to use the DACI framework for better decision-making…
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Project managers work with many different types of professional teams. That project team influences how they lead a project, whether it’s a construction project manager or a creative project manager. What Is a Creative Project Manager? A creative project manager…
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A project needs many pieces to come together in order to achieve its goals and objectives. The people on the team might be your most important resource, but without an effective project leader, they’re just a ship without a rudder….
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Teams don’t just come together and click into well-oiled productivity machines, at least not always. There’s always a team management process that needs to take place. Even teams that have been working together for years might need team-building activities to…
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Teams are assembled to execute projects based on their skills and experience. But there is another factor that is often overlooked and that is the ability of the team leader to motivate the team. Motivation is more than shouting orders….
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It’s understandable why people often moan at the prospect of a meeting. They can be long and not very effective uses of one’s time. But meetings are important. They’re a great way to communicate with a group and get that…
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Construction projects must be well orchestrated. There are many contractors working on various aspects of the overall project. Contractor management is a process to manage the contractors and make sure they’re doing what they need to do, when they need…
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Stakeholders are people with a vested interest in the project. They’re going to want to know how the project is progressing and whether it’s scheduled to deliver on time and within its budget. Project managers need to manage their stakeholders’…
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Some people feel they need to take on everything themselves. That’s a recipe for disaster. True leaders understand the power of delegating work. That’s why you assemble a team, each expert in their own field. Why Is It Important for…
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If your team looks at meetings as a waste of their time maybe you don’t know what a team meeting is and how it should be lead. Team meetings can be a great tool for communication, getting feedback from the…
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Getting the best out of an employee requires more than giving that person orders. They need direction, of course, but employee feedback creates a conversation that educates both the employee and the employer. It’s a mutually beneficial relationship based on…
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