More and more project managers are getting involved in selecting project management tools. Which makes sense – after all, project managers are the people who will use the product on a day-to-day basis. They...
Are your projects high on frustration and low on fulfilment? More wicked than juicy? How you think projects “should ” work may be the source of your misery. Consider the most common myths—the misguided,...
Leaders, regardless of personal style and skills, should have a personal management and maintenance plan. Just like a vehicle needs maintenance every 10,000 miles or a machine needs care and attention to keep it...
A well-crafted project management plan template is a collaborative resource that should be shared. A project management plan template means that someone has cared enough to put their experiences down on paper for others...
Kudzu is a freak of nature. This vine, weed, or whatever you would call it can grow up to 12 inches every day! Prevalent in the southern parts of the United States this twisting,...
When do your best ideas come to you? Most people seem to have flashes of brilliance and insight when they are driving, lying awake in bed at night, or in the shower. A great...
Each project caters to a defined and discerning audience. Therefore, project managers, just like any great musician, must know who they will cater to and communicate with, taking this into consideration when planning a...
To the untrained eye, it may seem that when you’re planning a project all you need to do is pull a start date out of the air and that’s when everyone needs to hit...
People like to focus on the good things that project managers do, and there are plenty. Today, we’re going to focus on some of the less desirable things that some (not you, we’re sure)...
You just boarded the flight, stowed your carry-on luggage, and were settling in for the 3-hour flight back home. “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard “, said the pilot over the speakers. “We’re glad you...
