How To Avoid The 4 Sins of Meetings
There are 4 meeting sins that you should definitely avoid. Gerry Lewis’s book Shine discusses what they are and how to avoid them.
Author: Elizabeth Harrin
Elizabeth Harrin is a Fellow of the Association for Project Management in the UK. She holds degrees from the University of York and Roehampton University, and several project management certifications including APM PMQ. She first took her PRINCE2 Practitioner exam in 2004 and has worked extensively in project delivery for over 20 years.
Elizabeth is also the founder of the Project Management Rebels community, a mentoring group for professionals. She's written several books for project managers including Managing Multiple Projects.
What is Stakeholder-led Project Management?
I recently sat down with the book Stakeholder-led Project Management by Louise M. Worsley and wanted to share my thoughts and take-aways from her book.
Project Boards and Project Steering Groups: An Introduction
Here’s an introduction to project steering groups as part of the governance framework so you can get yours set up and working on your project.
Preceden Timeline Maker Review
Software: Preceden Pricing: Free for 1 public timeline/1 user, then there is a Personal and a Business Plan Supplier: Preceden LLC Languages: The interface is in English, but you could enter event information and labels in your own language Summary: Preceden is an online time maker that creates roadmaps and visual timelines quickly. It’s a…
Tips for Before, During & After Meetings
Managing successful meetings is not a new subject, but neither is it a waste of time to refresh ourselves about how best to manage meetings. Below, Guillermo Solis has some suggestions to bear in mind before, during and after meetings, when we are in charge of the meeting as a project manager. These are based…
How to provide constructive criticism
Here are 5 tips for how you can better provide constructive criticism to your team.
How to Replan When Project Goals Are Unrealistic
In this article, we’ll look at some simple triggers to use to see if you really can carry out all the work that’s on your To Do list.
How to Boost Your Career with Networking
Networking for work can be daunting, but we’re all expected to do it. I share some professional networking tips and tricks in this article to take some of the stress out of having to meet new people and build workplace relationships with your colleagues.
3 Ways to Use Stories on Your Projects
Here are 3 ways you can use stories on your projects to get your message across
How to Engage Project Stakeholders With Good Communication
Find out how to truly engage project stakeholders. The classic stakeholder management tool of the power and influence grid will only get you so far. Make your team ambassadors for your project. By creating a real sense of purpose and a shared vision you’ll get better results and have a higher chance of project success.
How to List Projects on Your Resume: A No Stress Guide
Learn how to list projects on your resume and best practices for your CV in this guide.
How To Decide What Projects To Do
Get a step-by-step guide to prioritizing and learn how to decide what projects to do in this article.