Resource management

Being able to effectively manage a virtual meeting has become extremely important in this times where many are facing work from home for the first time. Especially for those that have to coordinate a team, this method can become an even greater challenge. CONTENTS Effectively manage a virtual meeting: Find the most convenient time for … Continue reading "5 ways to effectively manage a virtual meeting"

Home working is a way of working that has been increasingly successful in recent years. In our times, home working is virtually the only choice that most companies are forced to make if they don’t want to shut down. CONTENTS What is virtual project management and how does it work? 5 successful remote project management … Continue reading "5 tips for managing a project remotely"

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic we are currently experiencing, many companies – rather than closing down completely – have been forced to implement remote working. CONTENTS 6 leadership strategies to manage a virtual team 1. Keep all team members communicating closely 2. Maintain a supportive mindset 3. Set out the purpose and objectives of the … Continue reading "6 strategies to lead a remote team (remote leader)"

How is the team’s work assessed and measured? This may seem like a trivial question, but it’s not actually trivial at all. Evaluating your team’s work correctly can be far easier than it might seem. Also, there is often talk of improving teamwork in an organization. A correct evaluation of the work done is definitely … Continue reading "Evaluating the work of the team"

Can the efficiency of a team be improved by creating a more pleasant working environment? The answer is yes! Workplace happiness is based on several aspects and its perception may differ from one employee to another. A great leader, challenging projects, recognition and rewards, stability at work or a pleasant atmosphere, just to name a … Continue reading "Improve team efficiency by creating a pleasant working environment"

Project coordinators are individuals that project managers sometimes need for their project management. CONTENTS Project manager vs. Project coordinator Quality of the project coordinator Education, training and certification of a project coordinator Project coordinator responsibilities There are already many articles that explain the work of a project manager and his responsibilities in detail, but let’s … Continue reading "The Project Coordinator"

Before we begin the discussion on the various leadership models, it is essential that leadership, as a concept in itself, is explained and defined. There is a difference between leader development and leadership development. Leadership development takes place at the individual level and focuses on developing an individual’s ability to learn from experience to integrate … Continue reading "Comparison of leadership models"

Knowing how to manage a talent, as long as you have it at your command, is not just a generic management of human resources. Even when the project plan is drafted and sound, provided the project manager has the tools, technology, and time to complete the project, the key question remains: Does the project manager … Continue reading "Talent Management for a Project Manager"

Negotiating skills for a project manager are crucial and improving them will set the foundation for a successful project. CONTENTS What is the negotiation in a project Why negotiation is important for project managers Improving project manager’s negotiating skills 1. Improving negotiating skills: Practice 2. Improving negotiating skills: Preparation 3. Improving negotiating skills: Manage your … Continue reading "The importance of negotiations in projects"

Leading a team successfully, being an efficient manager and a charismatic leader at the same time may seem an impossible task, however, it doesn’t necessarily have to be so. CONTENTS 9 basic rules to lead a team successfully Rule #1 to successfully lead a team: Find a management strategy and stick to it Rule #2 … Continue reading "Leading a team successfully"

Knowing how to estimate the resources required to carry out a project is never the simplest of tasks. CONTENTS Resource estimation Estimation of activities’ duration Project planning and critical roadmap Resource equalization Resources are people, equipment, places, money or anything else a project needs to be executed. As a result, resources must be allocated for … Continue reading "How to estimate the resources of a project"

Research project managers are in charge of conducting research and development projects that lead to the achievement of a business and/or scientific objective. CONTENTS Research project management Qualifications and skills of a research project manager The 11 best skills that every research project manager should have 1. Leadership 2. Communication 3. Planning 4. Risk management … Continue reading "Research project manager"

Functional Managers do not always get taken into account in the realization of a project. These managers are generally seen as an additional cost rather than an investment. However, this is not the case! In many organizations, teams are made up of so many members from so many different departments that it is often impossible for … Continue reading "Functional managers in a project: how to involve them and why"

Problems with the Team can be a daily occurrence for a Project Manager. Finding and retaining valuable employees is critical, but identifying and dealing with so-called “toxic” employees is vital to the team’s compactness. CONTENTS The different kinds of toxic members Toxic members: The gossiper Toxic members: The one who always says yes Toxic members: The procrastinator Toxic … Continue reading "Problems with the team – identifying and neutralizing a toxic (negative/damaging) member"

The role of Agile Coach was born in the IT (Information Technology) sector. Still, now it is very sought after in other industries because organizations see the advantages of agile work. So if you are in the field of program/project management and you are looking for a new and exciting role, becoming an Agile Coach is a great opportunity to … Continue reading "Become an agile coach to lead companies to success"