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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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7 tips for gaining competitive advantages as project manager
The competitive advantage that a Project Manager can achieve is strongly associated with project management. This is rarely easy and, consequently, the role of project manager is not a simple task. CONTENT 1. Avoid micromanagement 2. Assess priorities 3. Manage time effectively 4. Manage effective communication 5. Know the ultimate technologies in the industry 6.…
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Employing SMART guidelines for goal setting
SMART guidelines for goal setting are key aspects of project approach. It happens, however, that these guidelines are, in some cases, set aside for the sake of extemporaneousness of the project itself or an alleged clarity of shared objectives. The result is a vicious circle: unclear objectives lengthen and undermine the project results. CONTENT What…
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Effort and duration: difference and priority
Estimating project effort and duration is a core element of any project planning. CONTENT What is effort? Not just Effort but also time factor What does duration mean? Effort and duration relationship Project effort and duration example Duration Effort Project effort and duration relationship Conclusions The goal of effective project management is to complete the…
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Project manager and conflict resolution
Conflicts and how they are managed are elements that every Project Manager has to face, eventually. Each project necessarily involves different individuals working together to complete a complex task. Let’s see, then, how we can best deal with them. CONTENT What is a conflict? Conflict dynamics Conflict resolution approaches 1. Confrontation 2. Compromise 3. Smoothing…
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How to lead an international project team
Managing and working with international teams from all over the world is becoming the new standard. Companies are experiencing a particular moment: they are growing, on the one hand, and changing their organizational structure on the other. CONTENT 5 tips for leading an international project team in the best possible manner 1. Identify international teams’…
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Better schedule your project deadlines
How many times have you been under stress and nervous trying to meet a project deadline? We all know that deadlines are crucial for a project’s success and without a set deadline you would have no direction or motivation to do anything. CONTENT Why are deadlines important? 6 key steps to meet project deadlines What…
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Project Manager: how the role is transforming
The role of the Project Manager, according to the developments of Project Management, is in continuous evolution, driven by new technologies, new business models and a continuously developing workforce. CONTENT A younger workforce Artificial intelligence will play an increasingly major role “Journeys”, not projects Variation and diversification of the PM’s skills The Internet of Things…
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How to create accurate project plans
The creation of an accurate project plan, no matter what type of project you are working on, is something that should not be underestimated. CONTENT How to write a project plan in 5 steps 1) Define the project 2) Identify risks, preconditions and constraints 3) Planning people for the project 4) List project resources 5)…
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Project status updates
An update report on the status of the project is a core part of every successful communication strategy and project management to update the team and all stakeholders. CONTENT How to create effective status updates What to include in a project status update 1. General project information 2. General status information 3. Milestones review 4.…
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Determine the strengths and weaknesses of a team
Strengths and weaknesses play an important role in determining who we are, both for employees and project managers. CONTENT How to find out the strengths and weaknesses of a Team: Be up-front and honest How to find out the strengths and weaknesses of a Team: Listen and observe How to find out the strengths and…
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Project manager’s code of ethics
Ethics for a project manager is a very modern topic and highly relevant to their career, although talking about ethics may seem to be something much more relevant to an ancient branch of philosophy. CONTENT What is ethics? What are the ethical dilemmas that a project manager faces? Why should a Project Manager act ethically?…
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Project manager’s soft skills
The skills required from project managers are manifold and among them we also find transversal skills, also called soft skills. CONTENT Project Manager’s Soft Skills: Leadership Project Manager’s Soft Skills: Motivation Project Manager’s Soft Skills: Communication Project Manager’s Soft Skills: Active Listening Project Manager’s Soft Skills: Negotiation Project Manager’s Soft Skills: Conflict management Soft skills help a project manager…