In an ideal world, we’d wake up every day feeling energized and ready to conquer the day’s challenges. Our to-do list would consist of fulfilling, impactful tasks that hit organizational targets and allow us to grow as individuals. But in practice, the items on our...
Effective Ways To Use Surveys in the Project Lifecycle
I like to think of projects as a living, breathing, and evolving process — not one set in stone. For some, this viewpoint is scary. It means that at any given point, you may find a key piece of information that transforms your project. But for others, this perspective...
Getting sideswiped
Have you ever diligently worked toward a change or something new for months and thought to yourself, ‘I am killing it’? You've tested, you've trained, and you've clearly communicated. Overall, you've checked all the boxes. Right before it's time to release your...
Who are your stakeholders?
"These are the people in your neighborhood, in your neighborhood, in your neighborhood, in your neighborhood ." -Bob and the Muppets. I grew up watching Sesame Street. I loved the segment that explained careers and the muppets, and usually Bob would sing a catchy song...
How to Plan and Prioritize Effectively
French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry said, “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” If you’re anything like me, you’re good at spotting which tasks will move the needle and which ones may not. But sometimes, our best-laid plans are overshadowed by challenges that...
The Role of Communication in Project Management
Communication is a critical skill to develop in the workforce. Any successful project manager will tell you that communicating effectively and efficiently is the key to minimizing mistakes and preventing missed deadlines or unmet expectations. Learning the best...
Dealing With Scope Creep in Project Management
We’ve all been there. You’re creating a project’s deliverables, and the next thing you know, you’re three rounds deep in a revision cycle that doesn’t seem to end. If you can point to a similar instance, you’ve experienced scope creep. But what exactly is it, and how...
Making Customers Happy With Project Management
Isn’t it nice when projects run smoothly, teammates work seamlessly together, and deliverables knock all the targets out of the park? I’d say that’s a dream project for every PM I know. Sadly, in reality, we’re more likely to find disagreement somewhere along the way....
Continuous Improvement: Little Steps to Better Project Management
The field of project management is a complex one. It combines technical expertise with efficient processes and the soft skills necessary to collaborate as a team and accomplish a desired outcome. And it happens at every scale, from tiny, one-person jobs to massive...