Women working in project management have come a long way in shattering glass ceilings and revolutionizing the workforce. But there is always more work to be done. Once high-performing women in project management are introduced to the glass ceiling, they are likely to meet the glass cliff. They break through the glass ceiling and get…
A review of GamePlan project management software, a virtual whiteboard for planning your projects.
It seems like more and more of the projects we’re working on as project managers are tricky in non-conventional ways. The environment is shifting as we’re trying to do the work. Or the political situation changes. Suddenly what you thought you were delivering is actually not that after all. It’s not just me feeling like…
Construction project management has similarities to managing projects in other industries: ultimately, you’re aiming to get something delivered on time, on budget and to the required scope with an acceptable degree of quality. The role of a construction project manager is to make that happen. The infographic below shares some common problems with construction projects…
A review of the uCertify PMI-SP® training course.
Learn how to help your team make decisions as a group. Edoardo Binda Zane shares some great techniques for facilitating decision-making. You can use them with face-to-face teams or virtual teams and you’ll get more buy in if people had a say in the decision.
Management – and project management – is a series of small (and sometimes big) decisions. At work recently I had cause to question one of my decisions. I had made a decision that affected other people (as most decisions do). I communicated the decision, replanned accordingly and updated my risk log. I documented the decision…
Find out the common reasons of why projects succeed or fail and make sure your projects are successful.
I interviewed Koviljka Lukic, an inspiring woman in project management about her career in the waste water industry and how she balances work and family.
Here are my recommendations for the best agile books for project managers. Learn more about agile if you are looking to learn more or transitioning your organisation.
I interviewed Natalie Steck, President and CEO at software firm Viewpath about women in project management and the future of software in our industry.
I recommend these three books for new project managers to get your career off to a great start.