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Source: Method123 - MPMM Project Methodology Take these 5 tips to deliver your project OVER time, OVER budget and make your customers miserable along the way... Step 1 - Never Plan: "What's the point of planning when no-one follows my plans anyw… more »

Source: TenStep Article by Tom Mochal Summary There are some advantages and disadvantage associated with trying to implement formal project management processes on a project team. In general, the successful implementation is within your control.… more »

Source: Articles by Dick Billows of 4PM Learn the techniques, contract types, and incentives to use in dealing with contractors and consultants. Then watch the video about how to handle and what to say to a greedy contractor who is trying to fleece… more »

Source: Method123 - MPMM Project Methodology A "Project Dashboard" is a tool that provides you with a graphical view of the progress of your project, so that you can see at a glance whether you're on track. It's basically a set of Charts that gives y… more »

Source: Article by James Manktelow of Mind Tools You're on the phone with a supplier, while quietly typing up notes about your previous phone call. As soon as you hang up, a colleague sends you an instant message, which you read over while dialing… more »

Source: TenStep Article by Tom Mochal The exact argument to use for convincing executives of the value of common project management practices is going to be different from company to company because every company has a unique culture and unique probl… more »

Source: TenStep Article by Tom Mochal There is no question that a common set of project management processes provides value to an organization. Even if your organization utilizes “light” methodologies, there is still value in implementing a common se… more »

Source: TenStep Article by Tom Mochal The term "portfolio" refers to the collection of work that you choose to manage as a related whole. The collection of work is called a portfolio because you decide to select and manage the work using portfolio ma… more »

Source: Method123 - MPMM Project Methodology It doesn't matter which industry you're in or project you're involved with, these 5 steps should be taken every time to properly plan your project: Step 1: Set the Direction Before you start out, set t… more »

Source: TenStep Article by Tom Mochal Ten Techniques for Managing Virtual Teams Most everyone works in a team environment. It has always been understood that the most effective teams are those located together. In fact, many managers decide to co-l… more »

Source: Method123 - MPMM Project Methodology Here are 5 great tips for learning more about Project Management... 1: Get serious Whether you're a beginner or novice, you need to invest in formal training to boost your skills. So get serious and take… more »

Source: PM Best Practice Techniques from 4PM A number of best practice techniques provided by 4PM.com which are included in the Source Link above: Project Plan Templates - ideas on project planning, plan templates and the steps to take in planning… more »

Source: Method123 - MPMM Project Methodology If you've started the New Year and you'd like to kick start your career, then here's how to do it... 1: Review where you're at Start out by writing down what you wanted out of your career when you sta… more »

Source: Rothman Consulting Group You’re a project manager. You have too much work to fit into a project (scope) and not enough time to do it. What do you do? Timebox. Timeboxing is a technique to fit what you can accomplish (some of the scope) int… more »

Source: Method123 - MPMM Project Methodology Step 1: Get the Vision The first thing you need to do is to sit down with your Project Sponsor and agree on what needs to be delivered and by when. You need a hard and fast project end date. You need to u… more »

Source: Method123 - MPMM Project Methodology Projects are typically undertaken within changing business environments, so it's inevitable that during the life of your project, there will be some element of change required. Whether a customer requests a… more »

Source: 4PM Best Project Practices Articles Project Manager: Creme de la Project Manager What makes a consistently successful Project Manager? Certainly there are specific personality traits, interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effect… more »

Source: Method123 - MPMM Project Methodology If you're involved in projects, then there are 5 Golden Rules you need to apply that will help you deliver your project successfully... Rule 1: Time Management is Critical To deliver your project on ti… more »

Source: TenStep Tom Mochal You performed an initial stakeholder analysis when you defined the work. The stakeholder analysis should also be updated periodically to ensure that the stakeholders are being engaged successfully. This includes validating… more »

Source: Method123 - MPMM Project Methodology As you kick off new projects in the coming year, make sure you start out on the right foot. These tips will help you set up projects properly from the outset, and avoid problems down the track. When you… more »

Source: Method123 - MPMM Project Methodology Want to "move up" in the field of Project Management? If so, then consider a career as a Project Portfolio Manager. You will be responsible for managing an entire portfolio of work, to help your company to… more »

Source: TenStep Tom Mochal There are different opinions about when to implement a requirements freeze. Here are some things to keep in mind when considering a freeze. You Cannot Freeze Business Change First, business is always changing and the… more »

Source: 4PM Best Project Practices Articles Project Reporting: Status Reports that Stupefy All too often project managers give status reports that undermine their credibility and give executives little information on which to base decisions. What… more »

Source: TenStep Tom Mochal No organization has the resources to meet all of its business needs. This is true in the best of times. It certainly is even truer when times are tough. Even if your organization is a rare one that has all the money it need… more »

Source: Method123 - MPMM Project Methodology Every project is a challenge, but if you have tight deadlines, limited funding and are short of resource - then you may have a tougher challenge than you think! To help you succeed, read these tips. There… more »

Source: Method123 - MPMM Project Methodology If you don't want to have to start every project from scratch, then it's worthwhile creating your own Project Life Cycle. How should you do this? What should it look like? And how do you use it? Keep read… more »

Source: TenStep Tom Mochal Efficiency and effectiveness are key to the smooth functioning of an organization and can be achieved if work is properly planned and delegated. Before you start your work, take some time to plan. These plans should be… more »

Source: TenStep Tom Mochal Projects don’t always go through an organized sequence of planning, approval and execution. Sometimes a project is in various stages at once. Before you know it, you can be executing the project and find that team members a… more »

Source: TenStep Tom Mochal Success and failure are integral to individual and corporate growth. Success is relatively easy to handle. Few individuals or companies fail to appreciate and gain confidence from successes. On the other hand, we are not us… more »

Source: Method123 - MPMM Project Methodology As a Project Manager, you will always be under pressure to deliver your project faster than people expect. It's a tough challenge, but by using the tips and tricks listed below you can deliver your project… more »

Source: Method123 - MPMM Project Methodology Send the right message - to the right people - at the right time. If you manage projects, then you will know that to succeed, you need to communicate clearly with all of your project stakeholders. Oth… more »

Source: Techrepublic Rick Freedman The Seven S framework guides managers to improve their strategic approach to the business. A common adage in the management consulting business is that efficiency and effectiveness are completely different measure… more »

Source: Method123 - MPMM Project Methodology This may surprise you, but most great leaders use the same 5 steps for making decisions. Investigate the problem When a problem is presented to you, take the first step by spending the time needed t… more »

Source: TenStep Tom Mochal A Hewlett-Packard executive once noted, “If you catch a two cent resistor before you use it and throw it away, you lose two cents. If you don’t find it until it has been soldered into a computer component, it may cost $10… more »

Source: Method123 - MPMM Project Methodology To be a great Project Manager, you need great personal confidence. If you're not 100% confident, then it will impact on your ability to achieve success. For some people, confidence comes naturally and to o… more »

Source: Techrepublic Toni Bowers I came across a great piece about traits that incompetent managers share. Written by Margaret Heffernan for FastCompany.com, this no-nonsense piece cuts to the chase and is about as true a list as I’ve ever seen. He… more »

Source: TenStep Tom Mochal In some organizations, the project manager is accountable for the success of the project, but does not have the right level of responsibility. You are typically asked to manage a project utilizing people when you do not have… more »

Source: Method123 - MPMM Project Methodology There are a variety of reasons why projects fail. The good news is that they are often within your control. So to learn the top 10 reasons for project failure and what you can do about them. Why Proje… more »

Source: TenStep Tom Mochal Everyone can recognize and appreciate that a scope change request process must be invoked for large changes to the project. However, you may encounter resistance to formal scope change management for small requests. Thus...… more »

Source: Method123 - MPMM Project Methodology Have you ever experienced conflict within a project? Most people do at some point in their careers. Given the pressure that project teams are under, it's no wonder that it occurs. So..... You need to… more »

Source: Method123 - MPMM Project Methodology The main difference between a leader and a manager is that a "leader" is responsible for setting the goals and motivating the team to achieve them. A "manager" is responsible for co-coordinating the work t… more »

Source: TenStep Tom Mochal Many projects have one overall budget that includes all of the project labour costs, hardware/software costs, materials costs, etc. This is fine for smaller and medium-sized projects. However, as a project gets larger it he… more »

Source: TenStep - Tom Mochal When estimating effort hours, duration and cost, you must start off with an estimate of effort hours. Without an idea of the effort hours, you cannot accurately estimate duration or cost. One of the key factors in con… more »

Source: Method 123 Most Project Managers have too much to do. So they end up with “To Do” lists all over the place and it can be overwhelming. So how do you manage your "To Do" lists to make sure they get done? Here's how... How to Manage To Do L… more »