Category: Project Leadership

Business Acumen: Seeing the Big Picture

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by Jeff Collins

Business acumen is a crucial skill that enables individuals to see the bigger picture and understand the impact of decisions on the bottom line. It encompasses a deep understanding of finance, strategy, and decision-making. However, many managers and employees often lack a comprehensive understanding of how their decisions can influence other areas of the business….

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9 Things Great Project Leaders Do Every Day

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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…

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3 Tips for Hiring the Right Project Managers

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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…

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5 Signs You Are A Strong Project Leader

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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…

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5 Signs Your Project Management Team is Burnt Out

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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…

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5 Signs Your Project Team is Unhappy

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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…

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5 Must-Know Project Management Techniques For Your Project Team

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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…

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10 Best Practices for Running an Effective Project Management Office

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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…

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How To Manage a Project Management Crisis

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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…

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Must-Have Leadership Qualities for Successful Project Management

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by Jeff Collins

Every successful project manager has a few key characteristics that are either intrinsic or developed over time. Usually, it’s a combination of both. These characteristics are critical as they make him an effective leader of others. Let’s take a look at the 5 most important qualities for successful project management. 5 Leadership Qualities for Successful…

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4 Characteristics of a High-Performing Project Management Team

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A high-performing project management team brings with it a wide range of different benefits that can’t be ignored. For starters, it allows you to always make sure that your team is moving forward and that everyone is on the same page, regardless of the pace that your current project has taken. It also allows you…

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The Top 10 Oil and Gas Industry Twitter Accounts to Follow

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by Jeff Collins

Twitter is becoming the go-to news source for just about every industry. So it should come as no surprise that oil and gas industry news leaders are taking advantage of the site to share the latest news, facts and updates. We browsed through pages of oil and gas industry Twitter accounts to compile this list…

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