The world has changed. Why is this happening? Smartsheet transforms your work. Project management is not without conflict. It’s part of being human. It can be tedious to spend your time resolving conflict after crisis. But it is part of the job of project managers. You want your project to succeed – and let’s face…
Month: September 2022
How to Avoid and Survive a Catastrophic Project Failed
The world has changed. Why is this happening? Smartsheet transforms your work. There are many reasons for project failure. Sometimes projects fail spectacularly but there is usually a way to rebound, even if it is painful. There are many reasons projects can fail. But, they all boil down to two things (sometimes both). There was…
How to adapt Agile and Kanban for Remote Teams
The world has changed. Why is this happening? Smartsheet transforms your work. Businesses of all sizes and shapes are still adapting to the sudden need for remote working. Some people have mastered it, while others struggle. The biggest obstacle to success for those in the latter group is how to transition well-oiled, in-office teams to…
How to be a successful PM before planning
We have covered a lot of the theory behind planning. You may be wondering how you can do this. There is always a mess in real life. You will never have enough time to do the work that a textbook suggests. Moreover, nobody cares. [iStock/LDProd] I want to tell you a tale. It’s about Corwin….
How solid program management can help organizations scale – The digital project manager
Galen Low is joined at Gemini by Sarah Hoban (Lead Program Manager), to discuss the role of the program manger in creating a framework to support people-centric change and how organizations can support this role to achieve healthy, sustainable growth. Interview Highlights It’s a great job to work in a large consulting firm. Sarah began…
A Comprehensive Guide to Qualitative risk analysis
Learn how to master qualitative risk analysis and make your projects successful. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about qualitative risk analysis. All projects involve risk. It is impossible to eliminate, but it is possible to manage it. To do that, you need to understand the nature of each type of…
How to Change Your Work Style Before It Changes
Sorry, work, this just isn’t working anymore. It’s not you, it’s you. This relationship is being destroyed by your poor communication skills and an outdated style. [End Scene]OK, that was a bit dramatic, but I hope you get my point. Sometimes, work can be a struggle and you just want the opportunity to leave. As…
How to Overcome Key Project Management Problems
It’s not easy to be a project manager. To deliver project value, you must overcome many challenges, including scope creep, time management, team coordination, and keeping everyone on the same page. These issues can seem like a full-time job. It can feel like a full-time job for large project managers. However, if you are in…
Technology’s Impact on Project Management Success
Everybody has heard the old business adage, “You must spend money to make it money.” Have you ever heard the expression, “Invest in project management technology to grow your company”? Okay, that’s a lie. But it doesn’t mean that the second saying isn’t true. Although every small business leader must be aware of their budget,…
Five Project Management Phrases that are Completely Overrated
Do you have a long-lasting relationship with business jargon When you talk about the game-changing itinerary that gets you the ball rolling, do your coworkers often try to see the insides their eyelids? Do you often talk about golden parachutes and knowledge acquisition? My friend, you are deep in the cave of business buzzwords. There…