How to Run a Really Great Project Meeting
Does it sometimes seem that your life is a constant trudge from one project meeting to the next. It’s as if there’s little time to do anything before the next one.
And, if that’s not bad enough, how many of your project meetings are truly worthwhile?
I know we say ‘good meeting’ at the end of them, but we don’t mean it. What we mean is ‘that wasn’t a great meeting’.
But it is because you spend so much time in project meetings and because they have such a potential to be an important part of a successful project, that you need to learn how to run a really great project meeting.
What is Release Management? | Video
Projects – especially IT projects – need to release new software into a live environment.
So, what is Release Management?
Dr Mike Clayton is founder of OnlinePMCourses.com.
Here, he answers this question, in under 5 minutes.
Clear Project Brief (10 Things to Include)
If you want to get things done – from the simplest task to the most complex project – you need a clear project brief.
So much so that this is one of my ten tools that will help you get better Project Management results. It also documents step 1 of our 8-Step Template for our Project Management essentials.
What does that really involve?
If you want to get things done – from the simplest task to the most complex project – you need a clear project brief.
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What is Project Handover? | Video
The end of your project will come sometime. And then it’s time for Project Handover.
So, what is Project Handover?
Dr Mike Clayton is founder of OnlinePMCourses.com.
Here, he answers this question, in under 5 minutes.
Project Estimation: Master the Tools and Techniques
There are two reasons why Project Estimation is a big deal for project managers. First, it’s extremely hard to do well. And second, poor estimates are often a primary reason for a project cost or schedule over-run.
So, in this article, we’ll take a careful look at project estimation, to help you learn how to master the art and craft of doing it well.
What is Scrumban? | Video
You’ve heard of Scrum…
You’ve heard of Kanban…
So, what is Scrumban?
Dr Mike Clayton is founder of OnlinePMCourses.com.
Here, he answers this question, in under 5 minutes.
Risk Response Strategies: Full Roundup
Risk response strategies are the basic ways you can handle project risks. They are also also one of the areas of project management practice that the PMI updated in the 6th Edition of its Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoKⓇ).
So, it seems like a good time to look at this vital aspect of project management in some detail.
In this article we’ll examine the risk response strategies you have available to you, what they mean, and when you should use them.
What is Strategic Project Definition? | Video
If a project definition defines your project, what is a Strategic Project Definition?
Dr Mike Clayton is founder of OnlinePMCourses.com.
Here, he answers this question, in under 5 minutes.
How to Get the Best from Your Project Team with Situational Leadership
Situational Leadership is a simple and compelling idea. If you want to get the best from someone, choose a leadership style that suits the situation.
I almost don’t need to write any more… Done.
But, if you want more, here it is. You need to assess what the situation is, and you need to pick the correct style from a variety of choices.
And that’s what this article is all about. I’ll show you what matters most about the situation, and what your choices are.
Your pay-off will be huge.
You’ll have the skills to give people the leadership they will want, need, and value. In turn, this means they will give you the results you will want, need, and value. So, for a project manager, situational leadership is the key to to getting the best for your project, day-to-day.
What is a Project Definition? | Video
The first stage of a formal project methodology is Project Definition.
So, what is a Project Definition?
Dr Mike Clayton is founder of OnlinePMCourses.com.
Here, he answers this question, in under 5 minutes.
