Project Management Insights

Here are five really good reasons why it is a waste of time handing over to BAU. I am sure you have thought at least one of them, haven't you? Maybe it is worthwhile thinking again. #Business As Usual #Project Management #Success #Business

Have you thought about engaging the teams that will work on your project delivery at the Concept phase of your project? What if you set up a formal agreement with them, a contract for delivery on time, on budget and to a set quality standard? New idea. Give it a go. #Teamwork #Projects #Project Teams #Project Management

They disrupt your project by being complacent and not really engaging with either the team nor their work. Sure, it gets done, but in their own time and in a half-hearted manner. Here is some insight into why they act this way. It might help you turnaround the situation. #Teamwork #Disruption #Business #Project Management

Power struggles on your project? Not helpful, are they? Here are some tips and ideas on how to manage them in order for you all to be heading in the same direction -> project delivery. #Power Struggles #Teamwork #Business #Project Management #Leadership

Last week I talked about some people who could work on your project, this week I explore more roles and what to expect from them, including what to look out for. #Project Team #Project Management #Teamwork #Business

What are the different roles on a project team? What their responsibilities? All roles might not be relevant for your project and if they are at least you will understand what that person should be doing for your project. #Project Management #Teamwork #Business #Project Success

Do you create a risk for your project by not working with the right people to gain your project estimates? Do the skilled people give you estimates and you don't believe them, or use them? Let's talk about that. #Risk Management #Projects #Project Management #Estimation

Your contingency fund is an emergency fund and should therefore only be used for emergencies. Let's talk contingency so you better understand it. #Contingency #Project Management #Business

Are you gathering feedback from those involved in your Project? Feedback and evaluating where you are as a team, and as a project on a whole is a valuable way to ensure success. Don't gather feedback and it will contribute to you failing. #Project Success #Project Failure #Project Management #Business

Forget Post Implementation Reviews (PIR's) I say, they are a complete waste of everyone's time. Unless you do these six things and understand a PIR's value, then it's different. #Post Implementation Review #Project Management #Business

Feeling stressed seems like a normal part of your day to day world, doesn't it? Here are 11 ways to help alleviate some of that stress so you can function even better in your role. #Stress Management #Projects #Business #Professional Development

Do you notice that you don't really listen when someone speaks to you? Your mind is off worrying about the next meeting, or the email you need to write, or the problem you have to solve next. Let's talk about an easy method to help you learn to really listen. #Listening Skills #Leadership #Personal Development #Projects

Have you thought about HOW you lead your team when there are tasks to be completed? Here are four ways of giving instructions to see why we aren't getting the results you are expecting from our team. #Leadership #Teamwork #Project Management #Business

Most Project Control Boards or PCB's do not contain the right people with the right authority levels. Let's talk about who should be on your Project Control Board. Do you have authority makers on it? If not, then you have the wrong people on your PCB. #Project Management #Business

How efficiently are you using your time? Do you understand how efficiently your team members are using their time? Time equals money on your project. Liam Martin and I talk productivity and how to get the best from you and your team. #Productivity #Project Management #Small Projects #Business

The right Business Requirements create a stable foundation for your project along with the Business Case. What makes the 'right' requirements? Here are my ideas. #Project Management #Business #Business Case #Projects

Here is my list of 12 things that make you a bad Project Manager. Do you do any of these? The best thing is that these are habits and behaviours that you can change. You can easily become a great Project Manager by making the change. #Project Management #Personal Development #Leadership Skills

Are you aware that you have habits or things that you do without even thinking? What if I told you that doing these things doesn't help you to be seen as a strong leader?  Find out what these ineffective habits are and turn them around so you can be seen for the strong leader you really are.

When it comes to identifying and understanding how to communicate with your stakeholders the best tool you can use is a RACI Matrix. R = Responsible.  Who is responsible for what tasks and communication? A = Accountable. Who needs to be or should be accountable for tasks and communication? C = Concerned.  Who of your stakeholders is concerned about your project and needs to know about what's happening? I = Informed.  Which stakeholders should be informed but have no authority or responsibility for your project? Consider the value of understanding what role each of your stakeholders fits into.  It will mean not having angry or upset stakeholders because they are not correctly (in their mind) communicated with in regards to your project. #Projects #Business #ProjectManagement

We often THINK we're clear in our communication, but are we? More times than not I find we use extra words or assume someone understands what we're talking about. We talk jargon. That's quite common when you have worked in an organization for a long time. All of these things impact on your team members ability to understand and follow through for you. Consider how clear your communication really is. #Leadership #Business #ProjectManagement