Tag Archive: Project Management

The Project Blame Game

An often overlooked discussion at the start of a project, is to identify and define the roles and responsibilities of each team member. When projects go wrong, people frequently revert to playing the blame game… ”That’s not my job!” or “Isn’t Jack supposed to in charge of that?” Too many Project Managers assume everyone understand…

Certification vs. Competency

Certification is not enough to be successful. The ability to manage people is instrumental in building success.

How do you track your projects?

Project managers use a multitude of tools and resources to track and monitor projects. Everything from the traditional pen and paper to the growing popularity of online project management tools. How do you track your projects?

Time Tracking is for Everyone!

Time tracking can be a pain, but there are many benefits if done right.

A change of plan

Change in projects is inevitable, regardless of the field that your business is in. It is vital that as part of the project preparation process that you consider how you will handle change. If you have a robust process in place and agreed with the client, it will make it much easier to manage change when it occurs.

Taking stock

Project managers need to be aware of how involved they are in unnecessary details when delivering a project. This is particularly true when issues present themselves. The project manager needs to consider how much of the issue can be delegated out to, say, a resource manager and how much they should run with themselves.

Clarity of communication

Project communication is vital in ensuring the eventual success of the project itself. Without clear and understood communication, the project team or the projects customers will find it difficult to keep up to speed with what is being delivered and why. Clarity of communication is key to helping any project deliver success.