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.
Delivering a project
How to get work done and execute your plan.
Making the Difference: Problem Solving vs Decision Making
Discover the difference between problem solving and decision making. Learn when to use each, who is involved, and how to make the best decisions for your project.
Project decision making: a guide for doing it better
In this article, I will provide more detail on a framework for better project decision-making in an effective, rational and ethical way.
10 Easy ways to organize a notebook for work
I’ve put together some best practices on how to organize a notebook for work and turn it into a personal planning hub.
7 Hidden dangers of project management (Or why even well-planned projects sometimes fail)
Despite your efforts to clearly define the scope, time and resources necessary to successfully complete the projects, things simply don’t always go according to plan. Here are 3 examples of projects that didn’t go to plan. During a company integration program, customer service levels dropped by 25-50% because the team management focused their efforts on…
How to Recover A Troubled Program
Learn how to implement a project recovery plan to deal with troubled projects and programmes. This 5-step approach will get your projects back on track and could save you from a failed project by finding ways to get some value from what’s happened (even if you can’t recover the project totally).
The Impact of Framing in Decision Making
Read on for more information about the impact of framing in decision making and what you should do about it.
The Incremental Model of Decision Making: What You Need to Know
Get the low-down on the incremental model of decision making – what it is, how to use it, and when to employ it for your next project.
Tips for Before, During & After Meetings
Managing successful meetings is not a new subject, but neither is it a waste of time to refresh ourselves about how best to manage meetings. Below, Guillermo Solis has some suggestions to bear in mind before, during and after meetings, when we are in charge of the meeting as a project manager. These are based…
Make an impact as a T-Shaped project manager
Have you ever heard of a T-shaped developer? It’s a common phrase used in software development where the developer has broad experience in their role but is also profoundly skilled in one specific area. The horizontal bar of the “T” represents their broader skill set. The vertical bar shows the more extraordinary and specialized skill….
6 Ways to Manage Projects Like a Nordic
Learn how the Nordics can inspire you to be more organised as a project manager. These top tips will help you stay on top of your teams.
7 Awesome Meeting Habits That Will Make You Money
Find out how to run awesome meetings with these habits that will see you boost productivity and focus your meetings on what’s really important.