Thoughts for Project Managers Archives

Your First Leadership Role: How to Succeed | Video

How can you make a success of your first leadership role. That’s a question I’ve been asked a few times, so, let’s get into it.

Smart leaders keep things on an even keel. Wise leaders know they have an opportunity to make a difference and are determined to seize it.

We make mistakes all the time. But, the only real mistake is getting things wrong, and not learning anything from your mistakes.

Project Managers fear resistance. It is particularly hard to deal with: ‘I don’t like you.’ And this is all about Trust.

You use intuition every day. And it serves you well. But, not always. How does it work and how can you fix it, when your intuition fails you?

Smart people think fast and respond effectively. Wisdom takes longer. But, can you respond quickly and insightfully? I think you can.

There’s more to the concept of communication channels than just communication. Your whole project may depend on this simple idea.

The Iron Triangle can create a trap that far too many businesses, Government departments and not-for-profits fall into. It’s the Cost Trap.

If you want people to see you as a star, you’ll need to do something remarkable. So, what are the top 12 challenges for a Project Manager.

You know that you need to understand quality. And, of course, you need to deliver it. But that hardly makes it a source of excitement.