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
Project management with scarce resources, and in troubled organisations, brings new challenges. Be mindful of the needs of the people around you, but remember your job is to make the project a success. One of the most difficult times for a project manager is when resources are scarce. You have to scrabble around, trying to … Read more
Project management is often more about knowing what to leave out than anything else. Every project will need a different blend of methods, procedures and processes, and you need to use your judgement to know what to apply. It’s easy to buy a book on project management which will hand you a set of processes … Read more
Building a team is tough. That seems to be the consensus. Which is pretty odd, when you think about it. After all, human beings are social animals; we like to form groups. So why is it that we seem to find it so hard to form a team in our projects? The problem isn’t really … Read more
Last time, I talked about the importance of teams, and the importance of making sure they didn’t turn into cliques. That got me thinking about the good side of teams. A team is really just a small community, a group of people who work together to achieve something. Now, a team at work is unlikely … Read more
Building a team is important, we all know that. Having a team that are happy working together, that are committed to the project and the goal, can be the difference between a successful project and one that fails. But what about when building a team goes too far? There is a danger that a team … Read more
