Requirements Management and the Role of Project Managers When staff or customers have endured the use of an outdated or poorly designed system to accomplish their tasks, the prospect of having a new and improved system creates excitement and high anticipation; however, this excitement can…
Why Benchmarking Your Project Management and Other Practices is a Good Idea Benchmarking is actually more than a good idea. It is a necessary tool that organizations use when they are serious about improving their performance. Recently my 6 year old asked how much taller…
Earth Day aims to inspire awareness of, and appreciation for, earth's environment. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd each year (some also celebrate it around the March Equinox). While it's not a holiday that we take off from school or work, it is still…
You’ve seen home redesign shows on television. The ones where a couple is looking to redesign their master bedroom and don’t know where to begin. You’re introduced to the infamous Project Manager assigned or chosen to guide the couple through their design process. Often times…
Has this ever happened to you? Your son or daughter is sick and you take them to the emergency room. The nightmare continues as you are asked to fill out tons of paperwork. Information is cloudy as you are stressed over the health of your…
Complacency and progress cannot coexist. If you are not continuously improving inefficiencies in your business, complacency and stagnation have set in. When this happens, loss of competitiveness and lower profits will soon follow. Let’s face it, the idea of investing time and other resources in…
If you are baking a cake, there’s a recipe to follow. You also probably know how the cake should look and taste once it’s baked. Your first step may be pre-heating your oven to a certain temperature, then mixing the ingredients together, in proper sequence…
Yes, we know that work does not always equate to play, but did you know that projects and project kickoff meetings can actually be fun? If you manage projects, we encourage you to find ways to infuse a little fun and creativity into your projects…
The question 'is project management certification necessary?’ is an interesting one. After all, unless you are a medical doctor, attorney, nurse or other professional in a field regulated by law, no credential is necessary, per se. That being said, having a project management certification offers…
The ability to problem-solve when managing conflicts is a critical soft skill that distinguishes great project managers from average ones. Sometimes project team members have different priorities, perceptions and temperaments. When this is the case, conflicts can arise. The following are proven strategies to resolving…