What to Look for in a BPM Provider
Posted on
by Jeff Collins
Enterprises continue to search for better ways of operating to stay competitive and relevant to target markets. And business process management (BPM) is a means of achieving this feat. Process management for enterprises results in significant benefits for the agility, visibility, and efficiency of a business, keys to reducing costs. Meanwhile, a BPM provider can…
Read moreHow to Manage Your Knowledge Effectively
Posted on
by Joe Somerville
Knowledge management can be described as the organization of intellectual resources and information systems within a business environment. It is the establishment of a system that captures knowledge with the purpose of incorporating that information into business strategies, policies, and practices at all levels of the company. No matter the size of the company or…
Read more
Customer Service: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
Posted on
by Jeff Collins
Every one of us serve customers, whether we realize it or not. Maybe you’re on the front lines of a company, serving the people who buy your products. Perhaps you’re an accountant, serving the employees by ensuring paychecks go out and bills are paid on time. Or maybe you’re a company owner, serving your staff…
Read moreBusiness Acumen: Seeing the Big Picture
Posted on
by Jeff Collins
Business acumen is about seeing the big picture and recognizing that all decisions, no matter how small, can influence the bottom line. It can influence your whole organization and provide that additional edge that will lead to success. Business acumen requires an understanding of finance, strategy, and decision making. However, most managers and employees are…
Read more
9 Things Great Project Leaders Do Every Day
Posted on
by Jeff Collins
The following excerpt is from an article found on CIO.com, written by Moira Alexander. Every project leader is different, from their thought processes to their daily interactions, but there are a few things that great ones do every day that just might set them apart from the rest. Great Project Leaders Make Waves Making waves…
Read more3 Tips for Hiring the Right Project Managers
Posted on
by Innovative Management Solutions
The importance of hiring the right project manager cannot be overstated enough. The project manager won’t necessarily be doing every last bit of work with regards to a project, but he or she will be the leader who takes the reigns of the proverbial ship and makes sure that everything is coming in on time…
Read more
5 Signs You Are A Strong Project Leader
Posted on
by Innovative Management Solutions
Project managers have a duty to ensure the success of a given project. However, you may be unaware of how you can know you are a strong project manager. Ultimately, these scenarios represent your abilities in this role. The following five scenarios are identifying markers of strong project managers. Strong Project Managers Have PMP Certification. A strong…
Read more5 Signs Your Project Management Team is Burnt Out
Posted on
by Jeff Collins
As a project manager, you have places to go, things to finish, people to meet, and schedules to figure out. Unfortunately, too much work can be detrimental to your project, and eventually, you or your project team is going to get burnt out. However, you can help to curb this burn out by noticing when…
Read more
5 Signs Your Project Team is Unhappy
Posted on
by Jeff Collins
An unhappy project team is the enemy of successful projects, and as a project manager, you need to make sure your project team stays happy. However, you cannot realistically keep your project management team happy if you do not notice signs of unhappiness. Since everyone responds differently to work, figuring out what members of your…
Read more5 Must-Know Project Management Techniques For Your Project Team
Posted on
by Innovative Management Solutions
Project management presents a bigger challenge than just telling everyone on the team to do things a certain way. People that are not used to working within a formal structure and framework can sometimes rebel when they are asked to do it for the first time. These people will first tend to get negative and…
Read more
10 Best Practices for Running an Effective Project Management Office
Posted on
by Innovative Management Solutions
Running an effective project management office is like being a student teacher. You will need to be cautious, determined and friendly to those in your team, and you need to be prepared for success and failure. Following these 10 best practices is essential to successfully running a project management office. 1. Identify Opportunities for the…
Read moreHow To Manage a Project Management Crisis
Posted on
by Jeff Collins
The best-laid projects are susceptible to issues and problems. Unfortunately, not knowing how to manage a project management crisis will lead to public distrust, losses for a company, or even further problems in future projects. Follow these steps to effectively manage a potential project management crisis. 1. Respond Immediately to a Project Management Crisis The age…
Read more