The Importance of a Project Manager’s Professional Development
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by Jeff Collins
Opportunities exist throughout the field of project management. Projects come and go, and project managers always seem to be on the move. Project managers can easily become lost in the timelines of projects, and their professional development suffers as a result. Unfortunately, this could lead to lost opportunities in future projects and unnecessary delays from…
Read moreThe Importance of a Project Management Training Course
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by Jeff Collins
On the surface, project management may seem like a relatively straightforward job. You probably think of it not unlike being the captain of a ship – all you really need to do is make sure that you’re headed in the right direction and that everyone is working towards the same goal, right? Wrong. It’s actually…
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The Impact of Project Management Communication on Project Success
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by Jeff Collins
Communication not only keeps everyone up-to-date on the project progress, but also facilitates buy-in and ownership of major project decisions and milestones. The ability to communicate clearly can be the difference between success and failure in project management. A strong leader will not just relay messages from one level to another. Clear and consistent communication needs…
Read moreThe Difference Between Projects, Programs, and Portfolios
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by Joe Somerville
Many people hear the terms projects, programs and portfolio, but are not sure what they all mean and how they fit together. All three are structures that allow us to organize certain types of work. The difference between projects, programs and portfolios needs to be understood by project managers. The Definitions and Difference Between Projects, Programs…
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The Difference Between Project Planning and Project Estimating
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by Joe Somerville
Regardless of the type of industry that you’re operating in, two of your most important jobs as a project manager will always be project planning and project estimating. However, it is far too common for people tend to use these terms interchangeably. In reality, they are two completely different functions and should be treated as…
Read moreThe Dangers of Poor Business Intelligence
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by Jeff Collins
Business intelligence is supposed to help your organization perform better, achieve results at a lower cost and increase the responsiveness of your staff. However, business intelligence can be useless when you do not track relevant, recent data. In addition, poor business intelligence will create many more problems than you can imagine, but some of the…
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The Critical Role of Flexibility in Project Management Processes
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Field Marshall von Moltke is said to have coined the phrase, “No plan survives contact with the enemy” and Project Managers everywhere will agree. Achieving goals in a rapidly changing environment demands flexibility, yet that’s what many formal project management processes lack. So, Why Define Project Management Processes Anyways? A good project management process ensures:…
Read moreThe Core Benefits of a Project Management Information System
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The initial investment into a project management information system can seem overwhelming. However, a project management information system is capable of dramatically lowering risk and improving processes throughout your project. If your organization has not yet implemented a project management information system, consider how these core benefits will impact your operation. 1. Project Management Information…
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The Connection between User Adoption and Project Management Success
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by Jeff Collins
The term user adoption is one that is becoming increasingly popular in theproject management world. An overwhelming majority of executives will agree that user adoption is a critical element to project management success. However, user adoption is one of the toughest things to manage. Because user adoption involves changing human behavior, it is one of the…
Read moreThe Benefits of Having a Diverse Project Management Team
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Hiring the best candidates is one on the most important aspects of the Human Resources organization. Having a diverse project management team simply means we have a group of people with different backgrounds, experiences and personalities. Organizations try to hire a diverse workforce, which in turn results in diverse project teams. There are really two…
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The Benefits of Establishing a Project Management Plan
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by Jeff Collins
In the world of project management, establishing a solid plan before work begins in earnest isn’t just a recommendation – it’s a requirement. If you begin your journey across the project lifecycle with a solid plan in place, you’ll actually find that a large part of your hard work has already been done for you….
Read moreSteps to Successfully Complete a Project Handoff
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by Joe Somerville
Delays and unforeseen changes in project scope can result in poor deadline adherence or failure of your project. While you can avoid many of these problems through diligent scheduling and monitoring of activities, you will encounter times when you need to speed up the delivery of your project. Rather than cutting corners and reducing the…
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