TED talks for project managers? I can list dozens! They would all make a perfect sense. Why? The role of a PM is that much diversified. In this article, I want to share my top five TED Talks any project manager should watch. (In fact, I hope you will find time to watch at least one or … [Read more...]
Project Management Blog
Here you will find tips and tricks on project management, in-depth articles on the best approaches, leadership, and agile frameworks.
7 Essential Project Planning Concepts that Work
Planning is science and art. Whatever you call it, it is a challenging and complex process. A plan should be feasible, challenging, realistic, usable, efficient and optimal. It is difficult. I get it! Below are the project planning concepts that will help you to deliver a plan that leads … [Read more...]
Untapped Powers of Micromanagement in Project Management
“It looks like a micromanagement to me,” Corwin said just as we left the room. “What’s the problem?” I asked. “Micromanagement is a bad technique, isn’t it?” Corwin was surprised. Micromanagement got a bad reputation. It is a tool of evil project managers! Only despotic leaders use … [Read more...]
How to Manage Stakeholder Engagement: 15 Practical Strategies
Peter is a valuable project stakeholder. We need him more than he needs us. So, no matter what you do Peter puts your request to the bottom of his priority list. He is not engaged. How about this one? Dory is a project customer. She wants to get the results. Therefore, she puts quite … [Read more...]
Project Stakeholder Management: Identification, Analysis, Register
Project Stakeholder Management is the hardest part of project management. Why? Stakeholders are human beings. Let's face it: They can be jerks, they can be demanding, some will wait until the last moment to add up problems. Part of them will be supportive, most will be … [Read more...]
What Does it Feel Like to be a Project Manager (True Story)
You might have a wrong understanding of a Project Manager’s Role. The title may command authority and leadership to you. It is not that simple. In this article, I want to shed some light on what does it feel like to be a project manager. There are three distinct stages: 1. What Does it … [Read more...]
How to Become a Project Manager (From Any Role)
There are way too many career paths to becoming a Project Manager. Each industry has its own rules. Each company has its vision of leadership and management. The process of becoming a project manager is confusing and unpredictable. I get it! I’ve been there. Nevertheless, there is a … [Read more...]
Project Manager Responsibilities: The Definitive Guide (+Roles)
Project Manager responsibilities are numerous. Project Management Institute encompasses a considerable list of roles and responsibilities. Nevertheless, you might not encounter them all in your company. So, what should be the baseline for you in your current organization and on your given … [Read more...]
Agile Project Management With Scrum or Kanban (2018 Guide)
Agile Project Management is common for Software Development and Telecommunication industries. Nowadays, it is a prerequisite for a PM role. But! There is no standardized agile project management approach. It is different in different companies. However, I would like to share my framework … [Read more...]
Interview with Leigh Espy from ProjectBliss.com
Last week I was in the US and met Leigh Espy from ProjectBliss.net. You know, I suggested Leigh, her blog, and her book several times already. I couldn't miss the opportunity to meet her in-person. Several messages, more hours of driving and here we … [Read more...]
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