The most dreaded question in project management is the simplest one. “So, how are we doing?” Sometimes it’s a stakeholder asking. Sometimes its management. Sometimes it’s you, the project manager, asking yourself. Answering “How are we doing?” is not a simple preposition. Most of the time, people go running for the data. We all know […]
Creating realistic, effective project plans is the foundation for reaching successful delivery. If your plan isn’t attainable, the project will fail. If the plan has too many holes, the risk involved will sink the project before delivery. A building is only as strong as its foundation, and a project is only as strong as its […]
Project management is a diverse and dynamic field, and project managers need a diverse set of skills and core competencies to be successful. We have covered a few core project management skills in the past, ranging from leadership to improvisation and everything in between. Sometimes, the simplest and most basic skills are the ones that […]
Managing workflow is a challenge. It can also be a pain. Workflow is like flowing water. A buildup can become a tsunami! Managing workflow is part of project management. If you get it right, your team hums along like a race car on a straightaway. If you get it wrong, the wave can wash away […]
1) ABBA Who doesn’t love ABBA? Every disco worldwide in the 1970s played ABBA. ABBA will be virtually touring in 2019, and plans to release two new songs for the first time in decades. ABBA were offered one billion dollars to tour a few years ago – and turned it down. Fun Fact: ABBA’s members did […]