Last week, I wrote about a difficult project, and asked you what some of your hardest project was. I also promised I’d tell you about my hardest project, and here it is. My hardest project is actually a small one. Just one person was needed to do the work on the product, and the project … Read more
Project work can be tough. Project management can be really difficult, and take a lot out of you. I’m sure you’ve all had your fair share of tough projects, but can you remember your hardest one? I remember one of my most difficult was a major infrastructure rollout project. It involved people within the business, … Read more
This is a very quick (3 minutes) TED video from Terry Moore, which just goes to show you should never dismiss the possibility of learning a better way to do something you think you already know everything about! Trevor RobertsTrevor Roberts is a programme and project management consultant and the founder of Dull Industries – a … Read more
I’ve previously written in some detail about the processes you need to use or adapt in project management, and the steps you need to take to improve the chances of a successful project. But we mustn’t forget that projects end up affecting people, and we need to make sure they are considered as well. Four … Read more
I’ve previously written in some detail about the processes you need to use or adapt in project management, and the steps you need to take to improve the chances of a successful project. But we mustn’t forget that projects end up affecting people, and we need to make sure they are considered as well. Three … Read more
I’ve previously written in some detail about the processes you need to use or adapt in project management, and the steps you need to take to improve the chances of a successful project. But we mustn’t forget that projects end up affecting people, and we need to make sure they are considered as well. Two … Read more
I’ve previously written in some detail about the processes you need to use or adapt in project management, and the steps you need to take to improve the chances of a successful project. But we mustn’t forget that projects end up affecting people, and we need to make sure they are considered as well. Last … Read more
Project communications are important in a number of ways – don’t neglect any of them. There are a few ways that we need to be comfortable communicating when we are managing a project. Clearly, we need to enable effective communication within the project, so that team members and others have the information they need about … Read more
This is a great talk from Jason Fried about the problems with working in an office, with all the distractions that implies. It is interesting and provocative, and well worth a watch. An important lesson from this, for me, is to remember what a project manager is for. The people who are actually doing the … Read more
We all know that good communication is important in project management. It helps to keep the project on track, reduce misunderstandings, and contributes heavily to project success. But, sadly, there is also another benefit to good communication, depending on the type of organisation you work in. Because sometimes communication isn’t about getting your message across, … Read more
