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What’s your understanding of project management? Are you, as an individual, using project management practices? If you are leader or an executive, can you see the value of applying project management practices in your organization? Research indicates that these skills are HOT. Isn’t now a good time to be focusing on your future?
I have heard this statement from dozens (hundreds?) of people! Many, many people tell me that they “don’t work on projects.” Yet, I am here to tell you that…I bet you do! You just don’t know it.
Are you looking to hire a new Project Manager for your organization? It can be challenging to find the right person with the skills, and expertise for the role while also being a good fit with the team and the culture. I suggest you plan this hiring process further upstream with a deep dive into the job description. Check out some of the patterns I have found recently. Let’s make sure you have a strong foundation in place to make this a valuable experience for everyone. Let’s go!
It’s all about expectations! As Project Managers, we want to get a jump start on what those expectations may be from the Project Sponsor or the client. Consider asking the question in advance to help prepare the team for a successful, and expected, deliverable.
Virtual Admins (VA’s) are in big demand as many organizations see the value in working with a VA Partner. Give your client catalog a boost by listing project management services. Many VA’s already have the skills needed to provide valuable services to the clients project team, now is the time to show them how you can lead those projects!
Projects are all around us and organizations are absorbing more and more projects every day. If you’re interested in learning how to lead projects and project teams, show your managers how you would approach the opportunity. Don’t just say “Yes, I can.” Show them how you can…
Could your organization benefit from having a relationship with a Freelance Project Manager? Someone who would be your “GO TO” person with all things project-related? It’s a great way to reduce project risk while providing a valuable experience for the project team, stakeholders, and organization. Have the discussion.
Scenario: Your manager just asked you to take on a new task, something you have never done before. Where do you go to get the information you need to complete the task? Does your organization have processes documented to help in this scenario? I hope so! But if not, this is an easy fix! Read on…
We are surrounded by projects and everyone is working on at least one project! As an organization, are you providing your employees with the project management training they need to be successful? I have provided some ideas for consideration in your selection of a project management training program for your teams. Let project management work for you!
Project teams are critical to the success of any project. Here are some ideas you can use to collaborate, communicate, and motivate your project team. Being selected as a Project Lead or a project team member can be an incredible learning experience for you. Leverage these opportunities to learn and grow! Go for it!
Project management works. If you are being faced with project challenges, have you had the discussion about introducing project management practices to your organization? Or will you continue to do the same thing over and over again and expect different results? Let project management work for you.
Isn’t it time for you to seriously consider hiring a Project Manager? How much longer can you continue to absorb those critical projects for your organization? Consider getting on the right path this year by hiring, either internally or externally, a Project Manager to coordinate those project efforts!
Do you want to learn more about how you can support the strategy for your organization? Join the crowd! A lot of people are interested in what strategy is, how the strategy may impact their work and how they can contribute to the strategic activities. You just need to start somewhere. Start here!
Stakeholders can be critical to the success of your project. Who are your stakeholders and what are you doing to keep them engaged? There are some action steps you can take to make sure that you are setting them up for success. Read on!
What does your introduction sound like? Are you providing your name, role, and why you’re part of the meeting? Check out these ideas to sharpen your introduction - for both yourself and the others in the meeting!
The power of a handwritten thank you note will not be forgotten by the recipient. Take the time to celebrate someones contributions…write a thank you note!
New projects are being identified at a furious rate! There is no shortage of great ideas that can be turned into projects. All successful projects start with a clear and definitive definition of the project - the objective, the deliverables, and the benefits to the organization. Articulating the expectations of the project will lay the foundation for a successful experience for everyone. You ready?
Projects are all around us. It seems like everyone is working on a project - at home, work, in the community, or with our volunteer organizations. Are you working on a project? Do you have the skills you need to be successful with that project?
Expectations. What are the expectations of your role on the project team? What are the expectations of the Project Sponsor, your manager, or the project team members? I suggest that you may want to discuss this before diving into the project instead of after you deliver the results! Lesson learned!
Elevate the level of success of your strategic plan! By reviewing the results and progress from last years planning efforts and activities, you can dive into this year with all of the insights learned over the last 12 months. What a great way to kick off your New Year!
Project management skills are a hot topic! The project management community has witnessed a tremendous growth in the number of jobs that now require this skill set. These skills have been identified as one of the top skills sets needed for the future of work. Is your organization ready? Are you? What are you waiting for?
Projects are all around us. We are being pulled into projects at work, at home, in the community and with our volunteer organizations. Aren’t you ready to understand the benefits of learning project management practices? There is no better time than now. Today.
Learning is the act of acquiring knowledge and projects are an excellent source for learning. Learning contributes to your overall understanding of various industries, problems that need solving and team dynamics. Learning is also the foundation for process improvements in your own world and in those projects that we work on in the future. As they say “learning is fundamental.” As I say “let project management work for you!”
We certainly know that project management skills are a hot topic! They are also listed as one of the Top 5 skill sets for the future of work. How is your organization supporting this growing need? What type of training do you provide? Is your training program effective? Read on to find out!
We are surrounded by projects! And research indicates that project management skills are one of the Top 5 skill sets for our future. So what are you waiting for? Do you want to raise your level understanding of projects, increase your presence on the project team, participate in those project discussions with confidence? Then, now is the time you need to learn foundational project management skills. You won’t regret it!
Are you still struggling with your strategy? Does your organization continue to follow the same strategy process only to be met with the same challenges year after year? Here’s an idea…shake it up. Change it up. Why continue to follow the same process if the organization is not experiencing any benefits? Now is the time to establish a new strategy process. Your organization deserves it!
Strategic planning challenges can come in many forms and these are some of the most common challenges that I have observed. I have also provided some insights on how to avoid these challenges! You can do this! Don’t hesitate to contact me if you need additional help!
Preparation is key to having a successful meeting - any meeting! With the organizational strategy at stake, you’re definitely going to want to have a plan in place for those discussions as well. We want to provide all participants with the information they need to contribute and help make informed decisions.
There are many benefits to introducing project management practices to your organization. If you have not done so already, I highly recommend that you kick-off these discussions within your organization. How can project management skills benefit our employees, our organization, our projects, our strategy, our operations and our customers? Check out these ideas that I have pulled together for you so that you can begin those discussions! Call me if you need help!
Is your strategy a secret? One of the best approaches to having a successful strategic planning effort is to include all of the employees, not just the leadership team. Looking for buy-in and commitment? What’s better than asking your employees for their contributions? Don’t push the strategy onto the employees…let them help build it!