Discussion of an economic recession is a guaranteed way to overwhelm a project manager. When the economy takes a downturn, cuts have to be made, usually across departments and projects. For a project team that’s already kicked off work or preparing to start, the prospect of having the budget abruptly reduced is frustrating and upsetting. This is especially true if you’ll be expected to meet the same deadlines and goals despite the change, which sometimes might be outright impossible. The key is to keep a level head and approach the situation pragmatically.
Read MoreWhile it takes some planning and foresight, offsite PMs can be highly effective and connected and lead their teams to success.
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Community and collaboration are at the heart of the project management industry. It takes a dedicated team of problem-solvers to see a project through and tackle seen and unseen obstacles along the way. Beyond a project itself, the industry is heavily dependent on teamwork and relationships. For project controls consultant Kerry Minor, these exact factors played a major role in her employment with MRC.
Read MoreTo truly understand today’s project management field, you must look back at its humble beginnings.
Read MoreA strong project management team isn’t defined by the various job titles that make up the team but by the team members’ character and values. Here are three essential character types all teams need.
Read MoreManta Ray Consulting’s president and co-founder, Manny Abela, has more than two decades of experience in project management. He has worked in major commercial and governmental contracting environments, growing his expertise along the way. As a business owner and a project management professional, Manny understands the ins and outs of starting a career in the field. He recently answered several questions about MRC’s hiring process.
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Few people are fortunate enough to find a career that brings them long-term fulfillment. Burnout or simply a loss of interest are common themes within corporate America. But for senior project management controls consultant Heidi Crookston, the opportunity to mentor and invest in others keeps her in the industry.
Read MoreThese numbers are less than encouraging, but the results prompted necessary conversations. Creating a diverse team through better hiring practices is just step one; maintaining a diverse project management team requires just as much thought. A Project Management Institute survey found that 88% of project management leaders believe that culturally diverse and gender-diverse teams increase project value.
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