by Elizabeth Harrin | Nov 22, 2022 | Skills
There are both advantages and disadvantages to working as part of a team. Advantages include being able to pool resources (both human and financial), having built-in support systems, and being able to hold each other accountable. Disadvantages of teamwork can include...
by Elizabeth Harrin | Oct 10, 2022 | Skills, This article contains affiliate links.
Projects ideally sit within a governance framework that is bigger than the project team. It’s actually easier to work in an environment where there is governance in place because it gives you boundaries. And, like toddlers, people respond well when they know how far...
by Elizabeth Harrin | Sep 29, 2022 | Skills
I bet you have plenty of project management processes, don’t you? One for risk, one for escalations, one for changes, issues, new project kick-off, closure, logging dependencies… the list goes on and on. We couldn’t work without them. But they don’t always work. The...
by Elizabeth Harrin | Sep 27, 2022 | Glossary, Skills, This article contains affiliate links.
The definition of a program What is a program in project management terms? Here’s a definition. A program is a set of related projects and activities, managed in a coordinated fashion and under a structure that allows for the delivery of outcomes and benefits. In...
by Elizabeth Harrin | Sep 26, 2022 | Skills, This article contains affiliate links.
Mike Clayton Mike Clayton defines risk as “uncertain events that can affect outcomes,” in his book, Risk Happens!: Managing Risk and Avoiding Failure in Business Projects. Risk management is the most important of your project controls. It enables you to manage the...
by Elizabeth Harrin | Aug 25, 2022 | Skills, This article contains affiliate links.
Every project needs a sponsor. In this article, we’ll look at why that is and how you can work with a project sponsor as a project manager. You’ll learn tips and techniques for engaging senior leaders in the role so you can build effective working relationships and...
