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Impostor syndrome in project managers: how to overcome it
Impostor syndrome is a psychological phenomenon that affects many professionals, and project managers are no strangers to it. It is common to think, “I don’t deserve what I’ve achieved,” even when you have accomplished great things. The fear of not being good enough can develop into a fear of being exposed, affecting your career and…
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The Planning Game to overcome the risks of estimation of the effort and costs of a project
Estimating the effort and costs of a project is, for some project managers, one of the most difficult aspects of project management. CONTENTS Estimation methods for project effort and costs Estimate dangers Planning Game: an estimation method The Planning Game to overcome the risks of estimating the effort: conclusions To prepare an accurate and complete…
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Functional managers in a project: how to involve them and why
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…
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Problems with the team – identifying and neutralizing a toxic (negative/damaging) member
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…
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Become an agile coach to lead companies to success
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…
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Shared Leadership in Project Management: benefits and techniques for developing it
Shared leadership in project management may not seem like a convenient solution; however, it is not. Let’s see together in this article what benefits could be gained from shared leadership and what are the best techniques to achieve it. CONTENT What is shared leadership exactly? Why implement shared leadership What is the ideal moment to implement shared leadership?…
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The project stakeholder register
What is the project stakeholder register, and what is it used for? We will see it in this article. What is certainly undeniable is that no project can be successful if the stakeholders are not happy. Stakeholder satisfaction is essential for the successful completion of the project. CONTENT What is a project stakeholder register? The content…
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Gig economy in project management
We often hear a lot about the gig economy, but what is it really and how much can project management be involved? The work and commercial market scenario has changed dramatically in recent decades. We live in an age in which the economy rewards companies that interrupt and innovate the old ways of creating new…
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Innovation Scouting & Project Management: how to understand what innovations are required in project management
Innovation has become a key expertise and is essential for success in a rapidly changing strategic environment. In a way, if we think about it properly, every project, even if it looks like a duplicate, is undertaken for the first time. CONTENTS The role of the innovation in project management Project management: traditional models vs.…
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Project priorities: 5 elements to know in order to define them correctly
The definition of priorities is one of project managers’ main tasks and is an area where there’s always uncertainty. The need to set priorities comes from the fact that you don’t have enough resources to work on everything you want for the time you want. CONTENTS Why give priority to projects? Overview of the techniques for…
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The financial sustainability of a project
The term “sustainability” is gaining increasingly significant popularity in business development in recent decades. Without mincing words, it is a factor that guarantees the success of a project and of an organization in general. CONTENTS Key conditions for financial sustainability How can the financial sustainability of a project be planned? 1. Decide who will develop…
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Create project models with best practice
Creating project models with best practices is a good starting point, whatever the sector and the project, although it may seem similar to others, is unique. As technology grows and changes, projects become larger and more complex, and it’s easy to understand why. CONTENTS Best pratice n°1: Life cycle and set goals Best pratice n°2:…
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How to calculate the ROI of a project
Calculating the true value of any project has always been a challenge. This is mainly due to the ambiguity of the change from a paper project to an economic value. Let us show you some examples, just to be clearer. It is evident, for example, that the training of employees will improve the experience and…