Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:14:07 GMT https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blogs/234747/eye-on-the-workforce Workforce management is a key part of project success, but project managers often find it difficult to get trustworthy information on what really works. From interpersonal interactions to big workforce issues we'll look the latest research and proven techniques to find the most effective solutions for your projects. https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/80024/help-your-team-succeed-as-ai-reshapes-delivery Wed, 20 May 2026 17:02:14 GMT AI is changing how work gets done, and project managers are often the first to see the effects in everyday delivery. Processes that used to work smoothly start to shift. Task ownership gets less clear. Dependencies slip in ways that are hard to predict. Many organizations still are not giving teams ... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/79559/show-an-explorer-s-courage-in-today-s-work-environment- Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:04:00 GMT Today's work environment can be challenging to say the least. While disruptive changes are continuing around you, how can you survive and thrive? One useful tactic is to keep a perspective that provides a foundation for your success and that of your team. &nbs... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/79117/facilitating-team-when-given-new-tight-budget-part-2 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:39:18 GMT Tight budgets can present a minefield for relationships between your team, the sponsor, and stakeholders. If you are able to negotiate this situation effectively, you can be successful in managing the project and be respected enough to handle larger, more complex projects. In the previous post, I... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/77868/facilitating-team-when-given-new-tight-budget- Mon, 06 Jan 2025 21:23:07 GMT You have probably experienced the disappointment of realizing that the budget you are provided is very tight for what your team is being asked to do. You feel like you are at a disadvantage from the start. Maybe the sponsor is not fully aware of what is involved. The sponsor may have unrealistic exp... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/77072/your-rto-employer-missed-it-but-you-can-fix-it Mon, 17 Jun 2024 15:37:23 GMT Hybrid work is causing problems. Many employers have required workers to return in some way, and workers are not happy about it. Worse, employers know return-to-office (RTO) policies have not brought about desirable results but do not know exactly what to do next.  So, you are stuck on... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/76140/day-to-day-team-mental-health-tactics--part-2- Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:16:24 GMT You have team management routines already established in your project or agile effort. Use these to make sure you are properly managing the mental health of your team. Meetings can be a useful way to identify potential mental health problems and start to deal with them. Periodic Team Meetings ... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/75765/day-to-day-team-mental-health-tactics--part-1- Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:27:52 GMT I’m sure you’ve seen reports of workers paying more attention to their mental health. Maybe you have noticed it in the workplace. Maybe you have seen communications from your organization supporting mental health. Did seeing any of these make you wonder what you could do – or would... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/73796/leadership-ladder-for-de-i-skills Sun, 15 Jan 2023 21:45:50 GMT Before getting into today's topic, I would like to express my appreciation to ManagementHelp.org for recognizing this blog as One of the Top 20 Best Project Management Blogs to Follow. I will continue to work to present relevant and useful topics. Feel free to use the comment section to let me k... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/73509/protect-your-agile-team-from-status-report-pressure Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:28:29 GMT In agile, you as scrum master, must protect your team from outside distractions and pressure. One source of pressure is the leaders' desire for status updates. It is a source of pressure because agile values and priorities focus on getting the work done, not on trying to estimate how long until ... https://www.ProjectManagement.com/blog-post/71237/resolve-to-adapt-to-new-pressures-in-organizational-culture Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:01:04 GMT Welcome to a new year! This year, more than ever, project team members desire work that keeps them engaged and motivated. If they don't get it, they are tending to move on to another project or employer.  The replacement costs in time and performance will be high. It will not help your disp...