Project communication hacks; less is more. 😊
Boosting productivity is a universal aim, yet navigating the sea of communication channels often proves daunting. With an array of platforms at our disposal, maintaining focus can feel like a Herculean task. Surprisingly, attempting to juggle multiple channels may actually impede rather than aid productivity. The solution? Embrace the “less is more” mantra by consolidating […]
Project Managers, are you constantly hustling to get things done? Think again.
Imagine a road with signals and exits that is 5 km long. If there are only 50 cars on the road, it’s easy to manage. However, if there are 5000 vehicles on the same road, potholes and overflowing water will come onto the road, resulting in congestion, delays, waste of resources, unhappy drivers, and accidents. […]
Taking risks is an essential part of project management.
Here are five reasons why embracing risk-taking can be beneficial: 1. Innovation and Growth: Risk-taking fosters innovation and opens opportunities for growth, optimisation and saving time. Assess potential risks early in the project planning phase to make informed decisions. The key lies in the details. 2. Adaptability and Resilience: Develop contingency plans for identified risks […]
How do you do it? Managing Projects was the question
Project Management:Â Is It Your Professional Harbor? Let’s explore why project management may or may not be the perfect fit for you. Why Project Management May Be For You Passion for Organization and Planning:Â If you thrive on creating structured plans, breaking down complex tasks, and orchestrating them into manageable steps, project management could be your calling. […]
Transforming Chaos into Order: Strategies for Effective Project Management
Do you need help keeping your project management process on track? It’s common to feel overwhelmed when there are too many moving parts to keep track of. There will always be too many moving parts, stakeholders, coordination, prioritization, surprises, deadlines, things out of your control, and someone just decided not to do it because they […]
Project management is a solo journey
Project management is a solo journey; you plan, execute, and monitor it according to the plan, a mixture of art and science. Despite your best efforts, sometimes things can go catastrophically wrong. One of the most common pitfalls in project management is communication breakdowns. Misunderstandings, unclear requirements, and poor communication can lead to confusion and […]
How do we prevent a satisfied customer from becoming unreasonable?
Project Managers Way… For starters, ‘Don’t create an unreasonable customer in the first place.’may sound the simplest, but it is the most difficult one. The root cause of having great customers turning sour is the first time you should have told the truth and avoided overcommitting; worse, you did not want to look bad in […]