Six essential abilities enable effective performance in any role, whether as a manager, leader, partner, or team member, at work or at home. These are in addition to traditional project management skills such as planning, scheduling, and managing risk. The foundation for these abilities is: Mindset – the way you...
Red Flags in ContractorsPatrick MwangiProject Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs
The contractor is generally the builder and can cause serious damage if not scouted for wisely. They are mandated to execute works and pay the largest share of the project sum. Adequate due diligence is very important since 70% of the work rests in their hands. Here are a few...
Critical Thinking is a Critical Success FactorGeorge PitagorskyProject Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs
Critical thinking is a process for making judgments and decisions. It applies analysis and evaluation to decide if information makes sense. Scenario Imagine a scenario in which a convincing speaker argues for prioritizing projects in a certain way. She is in a position to make a unilateral decision or...
Navigating Project Control: Mapping Dependencies and Avoiding BottlenecksVartika KashyapProject Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs
Project dependencies come into existence when one task in a project is dependent on the other, a project shares the same resources for a task, and some constraints can impact the task progress in a project. To be honest, almost every project has the above three factors present. There...
Effective Strategies for Leading Remote TeamsLucian SfartProject Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs
In today’s professional landscape, remote work has become the norm, transcending geographical boundaries and redefining traditional notions of collaboration. For project managers, leading distributed teams presents both challenges and opportunities. Managing projects with remote teams presents unique challenges that require adaptability and effective strategies. Successfully navigating the complexities of remote...