The initial fear that artificial intelligence (AI) would replace project management jobs has thankfully been put to rest. The massive increase in use of AI technologies across industries has instead proven the value of the human touch in project management.
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The skills needed to become a successful project controls consultant can be developed almost anywhere. Thom Baumann-Neylon’s career has been a winding one, taking him from sportswriter to instructional designer and, finally, to his current role as a project controls consultant with Manta Ray Consulting. Each experience has provided him the tools needed to succeed in what he calls “the best job in the world.” In fact, he doesn’t think he would be successful today without his previous experiences.
Read MoreManaging projects remotely is nothing new – project teams have been working effectively and collaborating seamlessly in remote settings well before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, to be successful there are a few important guidelines that team members must adhere to. These are especially key for teams moving to remote collaboration for the first time.
Read MoreA successful project goes beyond coming in under budget. When done well, a project also leaves team members feeling accomplished, with an understanding of the role they played in its success.
Read MoreEarned Value Management (EVM) has become a necessity in government and construction project management since its development in the 1960s. In short, EVM takes the legwork and guesswork out of forecasting by pulling scope, time and costs into one integrated system.
Read MoreNo matter the size of your project team, you’re bound to run into personality clashes. Each team member has his or her own needs, experiences, and goals that affect the project outcome and the path taken to get there. Without a strategy in place that recognizes and respects these differences, a project may struggle or ultimately run off course. Project managers need to prioritize the human aspect by focusing on two key areas: acknowledging differences and preparing in advance.
Read MoreAfter investing significant time, money and resources into a complex project, the last thing any manager wants to do is inform the executive team that final goals have not been met. For some projects, there may not be a second chance. Managers must keep an eye out for warning signs that a project is headed in the wrong direction and course correct in real time. Many warning signs boil down to the human element, and correcting them may call for a more qualitative approach. Here are the major flags that your project is off course.
Read MoreBudget: even the word itself has been known to induce a headache. Project managers often find themselves at odds with competing desires to ensure deliverables exceed expectations, timelines are met and nothing goes over budget. It’s a delicate dance, and finding balance is not easy – and occasionally, impossible. Large-scale projects benefit from having a dedicated team member focus on the budget and meeting goals – a cost accounting manager (CAM).
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