How to hold a Brilliant Kick off Meeting
The kick off meeting is a really important part of the project. It is your chance to set the tone for the work to come, to start to build a culture of success, and to establish common goals.
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.
10 Tips for Good Meeting Agendas + Free Agenda Template
Meetings need agendas because it helps keep everyone focused. Here are 10 easy tips for great meeting agendas. Plus a free agenda template!
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4 Categories of Project Management Methods
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Your Ultimate Guide to Leadership in Project Management
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Project Contingency: The Ultimate Guide
This article will explain project contingency, how to calculate contingency and how to manage it within the scope of your projects.
PMI Kickoff: Free Project Management Training (Review)
Kickoff is a free PMI training course that offers agile and predictive learning journeys, and is perfect for beginners. Learn more about why I recommend it and how to access it for your team.
14 Common Project Risks (+ more)
In this article we’ll look at common project risks so you can start filling up your risk log and making the right plans.
How to Include Projects on Your Resume/CV
Learn how to include projects on resume with real-world examples. Also includes suggestions for when you don’t have work-related project experience.
Meeting Management Techniques for Project Managers
Are you looking to run more productive project management meetings with your team? Here are some meeting management techniques and best practices to help you out. I’ve also included my personal pre-meeting routine.
Why you need to engage stakeholders (and how to do it well)
Learn why you need to engage stakeholders and how to do so effectively as well as 5 easy engagement ideas.
Is Hybrid Really a Popular Project Approach?
Learn more about hybrid project management including what it is and how it is being used in project management today.