Fear of the unknown, fear of failure, fear of becoming unpopular with sponsors and executives—fear in all its forms can be a significant hurdle for project teams and the sponsors who support them. The problem only widens when people are working remotely. Some groups don’t have strong communication channels, a necessity when it comes to…
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Remote Project Management: Keep Your Team Motivated
June 4, 2020 by
Sustaining your team’s motivation over the course of a long, complex, or challenging project can be tough enough. When your group’s members are dispersed, it’s even more difficult to keep everyone from losing their passion for the project. Without traditional in-person interactions to give people a shot in the arm when things seem like a…
Remote Project Management: 4 Tips for Successful Virtual Events
May 28, 2020 by
In the virtual world, it can be difficult to maintain engagement around your project. Online events and other digitally accessible activities help keep remote stakeholders interested in what your team is doing and excited about your project’s expected results. Coordinating a presentation for your executive group Using video to show a walk-through of…
Remote Project Management: Keep Your Portfolio Healthy
May 21, 2020 by
Portfolio management isn’t always the first thing project teams think about when shifting to a remote work structure, but it’s crucial that PMs maintain good awareness of the organization’s broader portfolio during times of transition. Driving productive conversations to enable that awareness, however, can be daunting when business leaders are working from home (WFH) or…
Remote Project Management: Don’t Let Up on Training
May 11, 2020 by
In a work-from-home world, the need for training can sometimes take a back seat to other matters that seem more pressing. But project managers (PMs) and their teams must continually maintain awareness about longer-term issues, and ongoing education is one of those critical elements that can make or break your organization’s overall project management strategy….
