To prevent bottlenecks and delays during new product launches, teams must forecast, prioritize, and adapt resource allocation strategies across concurrent initiatives. This guide outlines how
Now and then an organization may encounter sensitive projects. It might be confidential internally, such as initiatives that will result in the relocation of a
Project managers sometimes discover there are multiple versions of the truth existing within their team. One sub-group thinks it’s on track—in reality, they’re working from a schedule that’s out of date. Another department is late on several key activities, but they haven’t updated the master plan so no one else is aware of the delays that will soon affect their own scheduling. Or an outside vendor has almost completed a custom piece of equipment. Unfortunately, they don’t realize the specifications have since changed.
Gaining cooperation across disparate sub-groups is sometimes a difficult task for project managers. Even when everyone agrees they’re on the same page and working toward the same goals, it’s not uncommon to discover that communication channels between the groups are weak and collaboration is lacking. Some departments may have a tough time fully engaging with the effort. Others might try to push their opinions and preferences to the forefront. Participation in meetings and brainstorming sessions is often hit or miss.
Project management doesn’t happen in a vacuum. A large portion of the discipline revolves around people and the dynamics at work when they get together—conducting needs
Project management doesn’t happen in a vacuum. A huge portion of the discipline revolves around people and the dynamics at work when they get together—conducting
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