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Expectation Management

Written by Barney

As part of commencing a project, a project communications strategy is a key component to get agreed with the client. This will prevent unnecessary communication and questioning by the client which distracts both the project manager and the project team from performing their roles effectively.

Where am I going?

Written by Barney

When presented with project management or operational management challenges, sometimes it can be overwhelming. The sheer magnitude of the problem at hand seems to defy the ability to address and manage it. And yet it has to be. So how should this be done?

Why is your project delivery not working properly?

Written by Barney

Often business project managers are aware of issues with their project delivery. But nothing is ever changed. Act quickly and with courage and see the benefits.

Stickiness

Written by Barney

When implementing a change into the business, for example a new project management tool or process, it is important to make the change relevant to the people who are going to be using it. This will help embed the new tool or process and make it a success.

How are your team doing?

Written by Barney

When times are tight in a business, it can be easy to forget that staff can become over-worked and that this in turn will impact on project deliveries to clients. There needs to be a real understanding of how the team are doing. Some understanding can come from your tools, but mostly by talking and listening to the team on the ground.

Online Project Management Tools: What Do You Need?

Written by Eoin

There are many online project management tools available to help every project manager track and monitor their projects. Though many of these tools fall under the same heading (“Project Management Tools”), the range of features and functionality on offer varies. In order to ensure that MyProjectTracker continues to meet our audiences needs, we would really…

Worst foot forward

Written by Barney

Project status meetings are a vital part of effective project management. However, without a spirit of openness and acceptance that things can go wrong, mistakes are not discussed. A project manager must ensure an open forum where mistakes can be discussed without fear of retribution.