Effective project managers draw on a wide range of education and experience to get the job done. CE Wilson Consulting Project Manager Cortez Smith combines careers in IT and technical writing with strong leadership and communication skills to work with a diverse range of clients…
When faced with the realization that they need the services of a professional project manager, many organizations will assess whether to leverage an in-house resource or to outsource the role. Sometimes the assumption is that an internal resource who is efficient, organized and available will…
If you’ve ever wondered how Project Managers spend their days, Program and Project Manager Julianna Carman is here to tell you. A former Army combat paramedic and financial services executive, Julianna was burned out and seeking a healthier work/life balance when she made the transition…
No matter the industry or project they’re working on, the role of a project manager is to ensure a project team meets deliverables on time, on budget, and within the scope of the project. To achieve that, the project manager needs to be a good…
Utilizing the services of a professional IT project manager is a proven way to ensure your project proceeds efficiently. As an objective voice, an external project manager can keep a project moving forward, less encumbered by the challenges in-house project managers may face, such as…
Ever wonder who makes a great project manager and who doesn’t? If you feel a strong connection with at least one of the statements below, it’s safe to say project management is probably not for you: You prefer having a root canal to dealing with…
Requirements Management and the Role of Project Managers When staff or customers have endured the use of an outdated or poorly designed system to accomplish their tasks, the prospect of having a new and improved system creates excitement and high anticipation; however, this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…
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…
Today’s my birthday and this morning I woke up smiling about the many things I’m grateful for. Given that I’m new to blogging, I’ve done research and found that many “expert” bloggers like to write about themselves once a year on their birthday. I read…