All projects should have a clear plan and a schedule before work starts. But just because a schedule is documented doesn’t mean you should, of can, stick to it rigidly. Often disruptions to the original schedule are outside the project manager’s control so a flexible project schedule is always required. The very nature of projects […]
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“It’s a poor workman who blames his tools.” I heard this, for the first time in years, during the analysis of why an IT Project had failed to deliver. It got me thinking. Is it true? Is Project success more a product of the skills of a project team
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Business projects are increasingly becoming global as organisations seek cost-effective solutions to their needs. However, working with remote project teams brings new levels of challenges to already complex projects. Here we look at the main issues and how to overcome them. Companies want the best talent at the lowest cost and in a digitally connected
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Any project, regardless of size, will include a project scope statement, as you’d expect to be taught on most courses for project managers. This will break down the requirements, expected results of the project and any difficulties that may arise. It is agreed upon by all involved in the project such as stakeholders, clients and
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Project management isn’t just based on cost and analysis and dealing with stakeholders and your existing team – you also need to integrate new employees, which is where mentoring can help. It is only natural to feel resources are continually stretched in this fast paced, every changing industry sector but allocating additional time to a
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If you are planning to do a distance learning course then read on to see our tips on how you should best equip yourself for learning. If you are about to start a distance learning course, then you might be wondering what you should be doing to ensure that you get the most from your
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Podcasts are a great way of keeping up to date on all the latest industry suggestions, here we look at just 4 of the best podcasts for project managers. When it comes to achieving those all important daily goals, whether you are a project manager, a member of a team or indeed work in any
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Integrating social media in project management can be a great way to improve communication and stay updated on project milestones for both the project manager and team members. Keep reading to discover how. Social media applications such as Facebook, WhatsApp, WeChat and Twitter, have become a standard platform for professionals across all forms of industry
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Did you know that less than 3% of companies actually finish their projects successfully? It is true, and it’s a statistical fact that many informed project managers are aware of. It is also a fact that more than likely keeps project managers up at night. As a project manager, you’ll take on several critical roles.
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A project manager needs to head a healthy project team in order to get the job done. How can they keep an eye on the clock and their staff stress levels? A company has a duty of care to the staff it employs so it is important for managers to promote a healthy work-life balance
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