Resource management

Team Building activities can be an amazing asset for a Project Manager who needs to manage a team. It can be hard to believe that you can have fun at work or with colleagues, but if you had the chance to work with forward-thinking companies you know that this is not only possible, instead it … Continue reading "Team Building activities for team improvement"

Assigning roles and managing project responsibilities is certainly one of the most sensitive things a Project Manager has to deal with. You have to deal with sensitivities and expectations of team members, but at the same time you can’t lose focus on the project objective or business purpose. Successful projects are usually the product of … Continue reading "Managing roles and responsibilities of a project"

Business climate, organizational and individual well-being and employee commitment are related to important organizational results, such as productivity, health and employee commitment. These elements are complementary and mutually influential. Work plays a key role in the health and well-being of employees and it is important to know the negative impact on organizational well-being and, consequently, … Continue reading "Business climate and organizational well-being"

Having a strong, cohesive team, is the dream of every Project Manager. Working in a team has become common in many organizations, but working with others may not always be easy, especially when team members disagree with each other. CONTENTS What is the working group cohesion? How to increase working group cohesion 1. Set objectives and … Continue reading "7 tips to increase working group cohesion"

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"