The Work Breakdown Structure (or WBS) is one of the few truly fundamental tools of Project Management. But how do you create one?
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The slightly annoying ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ wartime poster parodies are near-ubiquitous. And, as a Project Manager, your job is stressful.
...Project Managers often fear dealing with difficult stakeholders. I discuss approaches with People and Projects Podcast host, Andy Kaufman.
...You’re probably seeing it too… I am talking about the constant flow of ‘Agile versus Waterfall’ arguments.
...Projects can create a stressful environment for you and your colleagues. So, there is a real risk of employee burnout among your project team.
...The RACI Chart is one of the most important Project Tools. Also called RACI Matrix, Responsibility Matrix, or LRC. Let’s see how to build one!
...A contingency plan is a valuable part of risk management. It won’t stop a risk happening, but it gives you steps to follow if it does.
...From time to time, every Project Manager finds themselves managing difficult conversations. We’d rather not. So, how can you get them right?
...Jonathan Norman has a lifelong interest in communication at work. We talk about building a working relationship with your project sponsor.
...Could you survive on Mars? This is, to a large extent, a Project Management question. nd the answer is about your attitude to problem-solving.
...Project Managers don’t often think about training. Yet, it’s part of your responsibility to ensure team members and stakeholders are trained.
...Project Management job interviews include competency or behavioral questions. A great way to frame your response is with the STAR Format.
...There are 6 (maybe 7) strategies for managing risk. But one is the most powerful of all, if you can make it work: removing a risk entirely.
...PMP® and CAPM® are two qualifications from the PMI®. But is PMP or CAPM right for you? And what are the differences? We give you the facts.
...I spoke with Project Management Rockstar founder, Richard Junod, about project status reports and reporting project status.
...At what point do you become a Professional Project Manager? I started wondering this when talking about different people in an organization.
...SRO, Project Sponsor, Executive, or Director. They play a vital role in your project’s success or failure. We investigate that role in depth.
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