Think of the implementation phase of an IT Project. Exciting, right? All that pitching, planning and preparation has led to this point! You are ready and raring to go and as you line up the road ahead, your attention will have turned to how you document and communicate within your project. At this point, you […]
As IT Projects Evolve in Complexity, You Need Something More RADICAL Than A RAID Log. Read More »
First Quarter Done. How IT Project Trends So Far Are Shaping 2018 As I write this we are rapidly approaching the end of quarter one. I cannot believe how quickly the year is zooming by. With the first quarter under our belts, I’ve noticed three distinct IT Project Management trends that I think are exciting
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A blog looking at the representation and effectivity of women in Project Management.
So, do women make better project leaders? I diplomatically answer this by saying that ‘great project leaders make great project leaders’, I.e., it doesn’t matter whether you are a man or a woman if you’ve got it – you’ve got it.
Time for greater emphasis on IT Project WOMANagement? Read More »
“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
A poor workman blames his tools – is this true in IT project management? Read More »
In conclusion, IT Projects are perfectly placed to shape the future of business as we emerge from this pandemic.
Businesses need to be leaner and more innovative.
It’s time for IT Project teams to say, “Hold our coffee, watch us do our thing” – this is our moment.
IT Project Teams are STILL driving competitive advantage Read More »
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
Podcasts for Project Managers Read More »
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
Is Social Media Good For Project Managers? Read More »
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.
The Biggest PM Problems in The Modern Workplace Read More »
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
The cost of time-critical projects on project team health – and how to reduce risks Read More »
A CIO sprang this on me this week. “David, what makes a great Project Manager?” It’s one of those questions that you answer instinctively – great organiser, they deliver projects within deadline and budget, good communication skills, etc, etc. All true but I was a little disappointed by my instinctive, off the hip answer –
The 7 killer traits of a ROCKSTAR Project Manager – a CIO’s checklist Read More »
