8 Ways for project managers to support better exec decisions
Learn how project managers can turn data into clear recommendations, strategic trade-offs and decision-ready advice for sponsors and senior leaders.
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Project Communications: Take the Survey
Project communications are hard. There are multiple stakeholders, different views on how things should be done, different channels to use, and no one has the time to do anything any longer. I believe that project managers have had to move into the space that used to be filled by internal communications or change managers. Those…
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4 Communication Models Every Project Manager Should Know
You sent the email. You explained the requirement. Everyone nodded in the meeting. And yet, two weeks later, people have interpreted the message differently. Communication models aren’t just academic diagrams: they give project managers different lenses for diagnosing why communication isn’t landing. And given that project communication is a huge part of most people’s jobs,…
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How to calculate a ROM estimate and when to use it
What is a ROM estimate? A rough order of magnitude estimate is used to give you a very high level view of potential project costs. Ideally, you’d be able to provide a definitive estimate, carefully created from loads of input from subject matter experts and plenty of research on past projects and their budgets. But…
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Handover checklist: Leave work without worrying + email templates
Learn how to plan and execute a handover at work with these 10 simple steps.
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How to write a handover email to your manager
Get advice on writing a handover email for when you are going to be out of the office including exactly what to write.
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How to earn power skills PDUs for PMI certificate renewals
Learn how to earn Power Skills PDUs are and how many you need, and what activities count towards your PDU total in the Power Skills category.
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Are Google Career Certificates Worth It?
Do Google certificates help you get hired? We asked real employers what they think—and whether these popular career certificates are worth your time.
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RAID logs in project management: How to actually use one
Learn how to use a RAID log to manage risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies — with practical advice from a project manager who has used RAID for 20+ years.
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How to write a terms of reference with template & examples
Get a free Terms of Reference template, perfect for your projects. This is one of the free project management templates that I offer on this website – browse around and take a look at the others while you’re here!
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How to list project management skills on your resume
Learn how to list project management skills on your resume, from choosing the right skills to talking about your experience and evidencing what you can do.
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Level up your project schedules: 5 advanced techniques
Check out these advanced skills you can use to level up your project schedules right away.
