Talked with the client yesterday. He asked me to look into a new technology on iOS called "layers". He wanted to see if we can leverage it. I had no idea what was that. For sure, I could open a developer’s documentation and try to read it. But that is not what a project manager … [Read more...]
Project Management Tips and Tricks
The latest articles on project management that go beyond one knowledge area. Topics vary from Google's approach to people management to my tools, books, and resources.
5 Actionable TED Talks for Project Managers I Recommend
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...]
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...]
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...]
The 5 Biggest Project Management Trends Shaping 2018
The post is by PM Basics guest Ashley Lipman. This year is going to be enormous for project management. 2018 isn’t going to be the year of breakout technology or an influx of government-hired project management professionals. No, this year is all about the latest and greatest … [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...]
How to Make Project Team Honor Commitments
Making people honor commitments is a complex problem. Asking them to provide some level of output consistently is difficult. Forcing someone to work is unacceptable. I hope you agree on that. So, what can you do? In this article, I will get through three approaches you can take. This … [Read more...]
What are the Technical Skill of a Software Development Project Manager?
“I do not have the technical skill to become a software development project manager.” I hear this all the time. However, here is a catch. No one expects you, as a project manager, to write code or set up servers. You do need to know the software development process, what goes into creating … [Read more...]
Secret Tips for Delivering Project On-Time and Within Budget
Delivering project on-time and within budget is the ultimate goal for many project managers. However, when you look at it, this goal is unachievable. The thing is managers believe that the secret is in specific tricks, tools, or “experience.” That is wrong! To deliver a project within budget … [Read more...]