Wrapping up and Preparing for the Next Adventure
Last night, I had the last class of the semester with my latest Project Management students. This reminded me of closing a project and what to do to prepare for…
Want to be a Better Communicator?
Improving communication skills is crucial for project managers to effectively convey information, build relationships, and ensure project success. Here are some key strategies for becoming a better communicator: Active Listening:…
Learning From Your Mistakes
Learning from mistakes and applying lessons learned to future projects is essential for continuous improvement and success. Here's how you can effectively learn from mistakes and apply lessons learned: Conduct…
Continuous Improvement vs. Continual Improvement
Understanding the distinction between continuous improvement and continual improvement is important for implementing effective strategies to enhance processes and outcomes within your projects. While both concepts are related to ongoing…
Once Upon a Time: A Continuous Improvement Story
Once upon a time, I was leading a project team tasked with implementing a new customer relationship management (CRM) system for a large organization. As the project progressed, it became…
Proactive Engagement
Proactive engagement involves taking initiative to initiate and sustain meaningful communication and collaboration with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Here's an expansion on how to proactively engage stakeholders: Stakeholder Identification:…
The Power of Stakeholder Collaboration: Key to Project Success
Introduction: As project managers, we understand that successful project outcomes are not solely determined by technical proficiency or meticulous planning. Instead, they hinge on effective collaboration with stakeholders throughout the…
Closing a project: The Final Review
As a project manager, the most important step in closing out a project is conducting a thorough project review or retrospective. This step allows the project team to reflect on…
The Importance of Continuous Improvement on a Project Team
Continuous improvement within a project team is crucial for several reasons: Enhanced Efficiency: Constantly seeking better ways to execute tasks leads to improved efficiency. Small optimizations in processes or methodologies…
Conducing Performance Reviews
Conducting performance reviews for project members is a crucial aspect of project management. It provides an opportunity to assess individual contributions, provide feedback, and plan for professional development. Here are…