These 5 tips will help you involve the IT helpdesk (a crucial stakeholder in any project with an IT element) in the planning and delivery of your project. Find out why you should include them in the early stages when their tasks won’t happen until the end and how they can take the lead on some of the project’s activities.
I’ve put together 28 small talk conversation starters to get you through those difficult pauses. They will help at big events, meetings, and work.
Found yourself with an hour to spare? Here are 5 practical things that you can do to improve your projects in 60 minutes (or thereabouts). From getting your To Do list in order to taking photos, here’s how to do something useful with the time to keep your projects in great shape.
Demystify project dependencies and constraints with this comprehensive guide. Learn why they are important and how they relate to your project.
In this guest article by Dr. Mike Clayton he explains the three things you need to define your project so that you are not managing a mess.
Learn what PRINCE2 has to offer project managers and how to get certified. Find out how it compares to the PMBOK Guide and how the two can be used together in this interview I gave for the blog Papo GP.
Did you know you can add projects to your profile? Learn how to add projects in LinkedIn in this step-by-step guide.
I’ve hand-picked my top picks for stakeholder management books. These must-read books will help you manage teams more effectively on your projects.
Download this simple benefits management plan template for project managers. It’s a Word .docx format, and the article explains how to use it.
Are you a new project manager looking for your first certification? Here’s my take on whether CAPM or PRINCE2 is the best route forward for an aspiring project manager.
Learn how to kill off those projects that never seem to end! These tips will help you define and scope the rest of the work and get it finished or cancel the project completely. Includes a case study.
Maxime Villeger stops by to share this handy guide for all project managers on choosing collaboration tools. Follow this step by step guide on your next project.