Emphasis on Externalities in Assessing Project Risks
In coming up with cash flow estimations, the extent of possible side-effects to be considered goes beyond the project but extends throughout the …
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Helpful Tips to Manage Project Slippage
In order to manage project slippage, you have to determine the causes of the slippage and then systematically repair or replace what isn’t …
Continue ReadingHow to Become Assertive & Get Results: Top Tips for Project Managers
Experienced project managers know that to be a good leader one must be assertive. But it’s easy to take this a bit too far and come off as a …
Continue ReadingHow to Use Starbursting Idea Generation Techniques to Improve Project Initiation Phase
Starbursting is a form of brainstorming. Using startbusting as an idea generation technique requires asking questions in a systematic, comprehensive …
Continue ReadingImprove Your Image by Understanding the Attributes of Professionalism
As the representatives of their projects, project managers receive a lot of exposure. Therefore, they need to present themselves professionally. What …
Continue ReadingProfessionalism and Leadership: Be the PM That Has Both Skills
Being a good leader isn’t simple, but practicing professionalism is - and it makes being a leader a while lot easier. This article explores the …
Continue ReadingUsing the ADKAR Model in Project Management
ADKAR is the acronym for Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement. It depicts the five stages for an individual to make a successful …
Continue ReadingVirtual Meetings versus Face to Face Meetings: Which to Choose?
Corporations and educational institutions rely on virtual methods of communication including virtual project teams. Virtual teams offer great …
Continue ReadingOh, What To Do With Your Project Downtime!
When a project is on hold, what used to be busy days become long and boring with nothing to do. However, you don’t have to sit at your desk and …
Continue ReadingWorking with Dysfunctional Teams: Advice and Solutions for the Project Manager
Team work is often challenging, based on issues in communication, goal setting and an understanding of project outcomes. By employing sound advice for …
Continue ReadingAssertive Versus Aggressive Behavior: What's the Difference?
Most of us have had bosses we’d love to send on a real slow boat to anywhere they won’t come back from. Supervisors who wrangle work out …
Continue ReadingExamples of Assertive Communication to Earn Their Respect
Are you a wimp? If anyone has ever accused you of being too soft, these assertive communication examples can change the way you interact with others.
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