Have you been handed the reins to your own project, or maybe even your own project team? Congratulations! Now listen up—the list of questions below will give you a jumpstart on the road to project management success.
Category ‘Project Management Tips’
Project Teams: Collaboration vs. Distraction
Project teams often require a high level of collaboration to achieve their objectives, with team members relying heavily on interactions among the group in addition to partnerships with outside players. While this type of environment can be conducive to innovation and cross-pollination of ideas, it has the potential to lead to reduced productivity if distractions aren’t closely managed. A few basic principles will help you to reap the many benefits of a successful collaborative environment.
4 Ways to Stay Fresh During a Long Project
Long projects offer a unique set of challenges for your PMO team—deadlines are months or even years away, significant milestones are often few and far between, and the initial rush of “new project” enthusiasm eventually subsides. How do you maintain your group’s morale, encourage long-term innovation, and keep all eyes firmly on the project’s goals?
6 Tips to Tame the E-mail Monster
Are you spending too much time on e-mail? If so, use these tips to turn the tables and make e-mail work for you.
5 Ways to Defend Your Project Budget
Project budgets are regularly in the financial crosshairs. While careful budgeting is a priority for every project management professional, there will be times when others in your organization want you to cut costs beyond what you think is reasonable. If you find your budget is under serious fire, use these tips to defend your resources and protect the success of your project.
