Project Team Spring Cleaning
It isn’t quite spring yet, but the first quarter of the year often brings new budgets, updated staffing plans, and lists of recently approved projects for Project Teams to tackle. Take the time now to clear out any old business, and your team will be ready to focus on the
How to Gather End User Requirements for a Successful Project
Gathering end user requirements is a crucial step in project planning. Without accurate and complete information about objectives, deliverables, and expectations, projects can face setbacks due to conflicting priorities, budget constraints, and unforeseen issues. This guide outlines best practices for collecting the right data, addressing potential roadblocks, and managing unrealistic
6 Ways to Protect Your Project Team from Poaching
High-performing employees are a valuable asset, but they’re also the most likely to attract attention from other teams. Here are six strategies to keep your best talent engaged and committed: Tip 1: Encourage Skill Development Top performers thrive on growth. By offering opportunities to learn new skills, you help them
How Transparent is Your Project Team?
Today’s Project Teams are expected to be transparent—providing clear, objective data on forecasts, plans, and other project metrics—while simultaneously protecting what could be some very sensitive data, often in the form of competitive intelligence, long-range financial models, and the like. How do you successfully manage these frequently competing interests? Below
Pitfalls of Big Projects
Juggling multiple smaller projects may be a challenge, but PMs who oversee only one or two large projects at a time have their share of headaches, too. Below we explore some of the pitfalls of managing larger (but fewer) projects.
6 Ways to Embrace Your Inner Leader
Tips for Transitioning from Coworker to Leader Worried about making mistakes as you move from coworker to leader? Chances are good that you already have many of the tools you need to be a good manager, but the transition can be daunting. We’ve put together a handful of tips for
