In today's ultra-competitive landscape, it doesn't take much for projects to turn around and chart a direction for failure. Even some of the best project managers I know have had their share of troubled projects. So take a litmus test right now. If your project exhibits any of these 5 behaviors, you might need to take action before things get really … [Read more...]
In order to ensure a successful project, roles must be clear and well defined. The following project leadership roles are essential to any project: Project Manager Functional Manager Executive Project Manager Clearly the success of the project depends on the project manager. The project manager's job is simply to ensure the success of the project, and their … [Read more...]
Kevin Payravi, Wikimedia Commons The Project Management Institute (PMI) reports that only 64% of projects meet their intended goals. The difference between a successful project and an unsuccessful one can usually be narrowed down to one word: Planning. Even small projects can benefit from a Project Management Plan. The following Project Management Plan checklist is … [Read more...]
Engineers are not normally taught the principles of project management, although it is a critical function in their careers. Most engineers see themselves as technical experts, not project managers, but business is business and every engineer I know of seems to find themselves face to face with the realities of timelines, budgets, and people management on a regular … [Read more...]
