If you want to shorten a project there is one place where – more than any other – this can be achieved. This is right at the beginning, as soon as the idea for the project is born. You don’t have to take my word for this. In...
We all start projects with the best intentions. Sometimes we experience so much pressure to start working, that we don’t do what’s required to prevent failure at the beginning. Avoid these three common pitfalls: (1) Poor Sponsorship. Just as there are important characteristics in team members, there...
Despite strategic alignment among IT and business leaders, technical and transformational initiatives still fall flat at an unacceptable rate. Here’s how IT can learn from its mistakes. IT organizations have worked hard to get away from the problems that had plagued their past project delivery processes. They...
Projects Fail When People Don't Know Where They Going The statistics on strategy execution are dismal: 59% of middle managers fail at resolving conflicts in corporate strategy. 45% of middle managers cannot name one of the top five corporate goals. 64% of cross department/functional issues are poorly resolved. And as...
I am tired of people asking me, "What do we need to deliver a project successfully?" or "What are the critical success factors of a project?" These questions have been asked and answered countless times; we all know why projects fail, right? Even when I teach people...
How can project manager communicate and report effectively information to concerned stakeholder without fearing to run overtime or over budget? Many projects fail due to ineffective communication. According to the Project Management Institute, projects carry the characteristics of being unique and temporary. However, it is not...
Project management methodologies are systematic approaches that impart structure and efficiency to a project manager’s task list. However, one must choose the correct methodology that can give the best outcome for their business. Moreover, in a world facing crises beyond comprehension, companies need to evolve...
Project managers have a duty to balance the elements of a complex project – time, money, scope and people – which exposes them to an array of unexpected obstacles to overcome. To help put things in perspective, here is an overview of ten project management...
Introduction to the Principles of Project Management Smart management is the cornerstone of successful project execution across diverse industries and sectors. By adhering to a set of well-established principles, project managers can effectively navigate the complexities of planning, organizing, and executing projects, just as an experienced...
Efficient project management is essential for handling unexpected obstacles that almost all projects face. Below, you will learn how to tackle the most critical project challenges and solutions as the project unfolds. 1. Undefined Goals One of the most common challenges in project management is identifying project...