The big mistakes new project managers need to avoid
Being a new project manager can be daunting. There are plenty of things to consider, here are just some of the mistakes you need to avoid. The job of the project manager is not as simple as you might think. There are so many things that can be going on simultaneously and so many…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Project Management Budgeting
What’s the difference between a good project manager and an excellent project manager? From your team’s perspective, it might be how well you balance workloads or bring everyone on board by listening to their input. But from a client’s point of view most of the project management skills that matter all relate to how well…
Read MoreTake The Time To Understand The Project Scope
When you start working on a new project, one of the most important things you need to do is actually understand what the main aim of the project is. This may sound completely obvious but even experienced project managers and teams sometimes just crack on and don’t take the time to understand the project scope.…
Read MoreWhat to do when a project has failed
A successful project will meet the objectives set out in the beginning. Any project that meets it’s original aims but is not delivered on time or on budget can still be considered successful if the cost and/or schedule are renegotiated and agreed with stakeholders in advance of delivery. Project failure can include any scenario…
Read MoreProject Management Terminology – Terms And Phrases You Need To Know
As a project manager, you will come across many terms and phrases to describe critical aspects of project management and the process of managing small to large scale projects. Some are industry-specific while others address issues and activities within the project management cycle. We take a look at some of the most commonly used project…
Read MoreProject Management Apprenticeship Not Going To Plan? What You Can Do
If you have made the decision that project management is the right career path for you then you will find yourself faced with a number of choices before you even begin your career in project management. You will need to decide whether you want to go down the route of formal education and follow a…
Read MoreHow to Decide on Your Leadership Style (and Stick to it!)
A career path is project management will bring many demands and challenges and as a project manager, there is an expectation you will show thoughtful diligent leadership. No matter which industry you are working in, choosing and sticking with a leadership style will be key to success. Just how do you forge your own style…
Read MoreMaking Quick Fire Decisions On Urgent Projects
When tasked with making decisions, it’s important to be able to think on your feet, but when the pressure is really on, do you have the skills to make double quick decisions about your projects? It happens, sometimes more often than we like, but there will be times when you need to make a decision…
Read More10 Tips For Project Management Meetings You Can Use Right Now
A powerful tool in your arsenal, the ‘project management meeting’ is, however, fundamentally misunderstood. And neither is this gathering of the project team always used wisely and to its full potential. So just how can you get more from each and every project management meeting? The meeting room setting – standing room only isn’t always…
Read More4 leadership techniques to try on your next project
Your leadership style isn’t set in stone – you can change it to achieve better results. Why not try one of these four techniques on your next project? It can sometimes be frustrating to manage a project team, after all most office environments aren’t really designed to stimulate creativity and produce flashes of inspiration. So…
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