There are four major misconceptions we commonly hear about EVM. By breaking them down, our hope is to clear the path for more project management professionals to come into the EVM fold.
Read MorePeople who launch careers in EVM come from a wide variety of backgrounds, from political science and the humanities to math and engineering, and they often leverage a set of common traits that enable people of any discipline to be successful at EVM.
Read MoreIf your team doesn’t consistently have ongoing projects, you probably don’t have a need for a project manager all of the time. Hiring someone with expertise in your specific field also won’t guarantee that they’ll be an adept project manager. One solution is to outsource your project management.
Read MoreEven if you’re familiar with EVM or have worked on projects managed with EVM in the past, taking a refresher course and learning about the frameworks that make it successful can help you more thoughtfully manage your projects.
Read MoreAt MRC, we’ve operated using a distributed team model since long before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Over the last year, as companies were forced to join us in this remote-first world, many discovered the multitude of benefits that accompany distributed work.
Read MoreTo make a case for change, you’ll likely need to point out specific challenges that prove your team is outgrowing the current setup and show you’re not just chasing the newest, flashiest thing on the market. Consider whether any of these 10 signs that you’re outgrowing your current systems apply:
Read MoreBy now, most of us in the project management world know we have historically had a diversity and inclusion problem: The industry skews male and white, especially in leadership roles. Recognizing this was a major first step, and now the industry as a whole needs a more consistent push to actually change this reality. A lack of diversity is bad for our teams, strategy, outcomes and business in general.
Read MoreWhen you find yourself managing multiple projects at once, all is not lost. With some best practices in place, you can not only manage each – you can also make sure each project thrives.
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