Establishing strategies with a sponsored project management office dedicated to overseeing their implementation within an organization can generate a stronger, more refined and professional business environment that is reliable and dependable--and thus more attractive to customers.
It’s frustrating to work on projects when the client or the customer keeps moving the target you're trying to hit--whether that be requirements, a date or even the vision for the project. How does a project manager fight this moving target and still deliver on time?
Protecting project scope in the face of budget constraints isn’t fun, and can get downright ugly. The tug-of-war between individual stakeholders’ desires and overall objectives is often contentious, but project leaders can win respect, if not a popularity contest, when they combine disciplined change management procedures with interpersonal skills.
What's the best way to wish clients a happy holiday season? The fast way. Gifts, cards and e-cards can all be effective tools in making sure your company is remembered. Just make sure you do it right.
From a project’s kickoff to final delivery, storytelling is a critical, if underused, tool for project managers. Can ChatGPT help? By generating ideas and connections based on your input, this natural language processing tool can prompt your own thinking and lead to more compelling stories.
In this article, we will explore how IT projects can benefit from cloud technologies, both in traditional and agile projects. Online project tools are widely available for usage (team spaces, office software, etc.), but IT projects can take this a step further and save time and costs—and reduce risks when the infrastructure goes cloud.
A veteran Belgium-based project manager and current learning specialist at IBM shares his experiences on major projects in China and France, as well as the challenges of securing executive buy-in and working with different cultures.
The best intentions can lead to the worst project plans. In this case, knowing what not to do is just as important as knowing what to do. Do not fall into these three traps when estimating your project...
Technology is having an effect on all of us…and not even Santa is immune from the digital revolution.
Are you familiar with the rules of engagement? Learn more about the metrics and the analysis of those metrics that determines how sticky a website is and what drives advertisers and site managers crazy.
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