5 Facilitation techniques for project managers and how to use them
Learn the five types of project management facilitation techniques and how to use them on your projects.
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.
The only must-have project documents you need (with 9 templates)
Project management can create a lot of paperwork, and it’s not always the stuff you want or need. Let’s talk about the essentials. Here are nine documents that no self-respecting project should be without.
The Roles and Responsibilities Document on Projects
Download a free Roles and Responsibilities template to help you define what each person on the team should be doing. This template is great for setting out the accountabilities of each individual and providing clarity on what you expect from them at the start of each project.
How to answer any project management interview question + free interview template
I’ve put together my 10 killer interview questions + loads of tips for hiring a project manager. Next time you have to recruit someone for your project team, why not try some of these?
20 Practical tips to get the most out of attending a conference
These tips will help you prepare for attending your next conference to get the best out of your investment. The more preparation you put into any event before you go, the more you will benefit from attending, whether that’s a small social gathering at work or a huge industry congress.
How to use an action log (& free template)
Manage your To Do list easily with this action log template. This simple and smart tracker is good for anyone who wants to keep on top of what needs to be done by when, especially if you have actions to track from lots of meetings. Oh, and it’s free! Click to get the template.
A Real Project Manager’s Guide to RAID
Here is a key guide to RAID in project management filled with tried-and-tested tips for making a RAID log work for you.
I asked ChatGPT to make 10 pictures of project managers… and the results are surprising
Here’s what happened when I asked ChatGPT for images of project managers. Can you guess whether they were men or women? Yep, you got it.
10 Data protection questions to ask before starting a new project
Learn how to ensure your project is compliant with data protection standards with these 10 questions.
7 Easy steps I use to close a project effectively (Steal my checklist!)
Learn how to close a project in 7 simple steps. This infographic walks you through what’s required to shut down your project effectively and efficiently with less stress and more customer satisfaction!
How to plan to quit your job
Learn why you need to prepare now for leaving your current job. Planning how to leave your job gracefully is a smart move that helps you move roles professionally and on great terms with your previous employer.
Change Management Training
Chain management is the most important thing to secure a successful project delivery. Join my change management workshop to learn how to do it well as a project manager.