How to provide constructive criticism
Here are 5 tips for how you can better provide constructive criticism to your team.
Latest Project Management Articles
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.
How to Manage Auditability (and other non-functional, non-technical requirements)
This is a guest post by Dave Gordon. One of the most common causes for IT projects to slip into “troubled” status is missed requirements. In many cases, this is because the subject matter experts don’t think of all at the functional requirements at the beginning of the design stage. In other cases, technical requirements…
7 Tips for Better Time Management
It often seems too complicated to put in place time management tips into practice so we abandon any attempt to try or give up before any new approach becomes a habit. You can manage your time more effectively, even if you haven’t been that successful before. Here are 7 simple tips.
The challenges of IT Project Management, with Dave Gordon
In 2012, I went to Las Vegas for the Pink Elephant ITSM conference. I took some time out of the conference to meet Dave Gordon, author and the project management expert behind The Practicing IT Project Manager website, which has sadly since been taken offline as I believe Dave has now retired. We discussed IT…
How I Manage My Day
Find out what I do in a day to try to keep my work/life balance in healthy check and fit everything in. How similar is this to what you do in a normal working day, balancing the needs of your family and your colleagues?
Top 10 Must-Read Books on Collaboration on Projects
Here’s my must-read books for collaboration on projects with some great pointers on the skills, process and experience of engaging people and working together, whether your job is to lead or to follow. Twelve excellent books to add to your project management bookshelf.