Thoughts for Project Managers Archives

Intuition: How it Works and What to Do when it Fails You | Video

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.

What if someone is trying to undermine your project? Usually, they will be operating from the shadows. Let’s call them The Phantom Menace…

Project Cost Management is a popular topic. Not because people enjoy it, though. Mostly because people don’t know how to do it.

Project Failure is a favorite topic for project managers. From pub conversations to formal reports, we love to discuss failed projects.

Should a Project Manager get involved in Contract Negotiations? This is the essence of a question I was asked.