Around this time last year, we looked at potential trends for 2022. As always, it’s fascinating to look back and compare the list with where we ended up. We were on target in a few areas, but there was one major trend we missed.
Read MoreWhile the majority of project management functions that existed in 2019 may be taken over by AI by 2030, we believe this is good news for project managers already transforming to be more agile, more data-driven and more collaborative more often
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Read MoreDuring a recession, a project’s ability to identify future challenges, articulate solutions, and drive a plan forward, are more important than ever. Here’s how to design projects now that prepare for a future in flux.
Read MoreReturn on investment and milestones completed on-time and on-budget should always be core key performance indicators (KPIs) on your project measurement scorecard, but consider how you are measuring and accounting for these other important success factors.
Read MoreLooking in the mirror and assessing your “flaws” can be difficult, but you only stand to benefit from doing so. Keep an open line of communication with your team and you’ll likely find yourself known as a great project manager.
Read MoreProject teams are forced to downsize for a variety of reasons. Budgets may be cutting, requiring layoffs. Team members could be fired or leaving for new roles right at the start of a project, or your project may have been deprioritized. Whatever the reason that happens, you can think of your approach as encompassing three categories: tools, management style and human needs.
Read MoreDiscussion 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.
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