Some of the most frustrated project managers work in environments where they are exposed to an organization’s external customers. External PMs have to deal with very varied project execution environments, so how do they still ensure success?
How you go about shopping for a consultant is critical. Most companies do it poorly rather than doing it well. This makes the entire process more frustrating, time consuming and expensive for all parties, consultants and customers alike. In the hope that some of this frustration can be minimized, we present an insider's guide to shopping for a consultant.
Effective CRM project delivery takes an IT workforce that has a mindset focused on goals and priorities that may differ from the traditional product or corporate focus. The training topics listed here will enable you to more quickly prepare your workforce.
You may think that a project manager’s ability to influence CRM is minimal, particularly on projects that are not customer facing. Think again. Recent studies link employee engagement to customer satisfaction and profitability.
What happens when the consultant falls short of their billing as an industry expert? Here is a humorous look at some of the consultant characters that you may have encountered--and survival tips for dealing with them.
Does a project manager responsible for client-facing initiatives need a different set of skills from other PMs? And if so, what are those differences? What makes a good professional services project manager?
We often focus on stakeholder management from the viewpoint of the consultant or internal IT staff. What if you're an outsourced supplier in another country? How does customer and stakeholder management differ?
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