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 … Continue reading “Employing SMART guidelines for goal setting”

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 … Continue reading “Effort and duration: difference and priority”

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 … Continue reading “Project manager and conflict resolution”

In project management, reporting tools can help you achieve efficient and effective communication. Communication plays a fundamental role in any work process as well as in everyday life. Whatever the scenario, you always find yourself transmitting a message or an opinion. CONTENT Why is the reporting system imperative? The 5 main reporting tools for project … Continue reading “Project manager reporting tools”

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’ … Continue reading “How to lead an international project team”

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 … Continue reading “Better schedule your project deadlines”

The quality plan is often overlooked in project development, yet it is strategic in defining the course and results, let’s see how. CONTENT What information should a project plan include? What is project quality planning? Project quality plan model development All projects, at their end, must produce / provide something, the so-called project output. In … Continue reading “The Quality Plan: an essential project document”

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 … Continue reading “Project Manager: how the role is transforming”

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) … Continue reading “How to create accurate project plans”

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. … Continue reading “Project status updates”

What do you do when you have an important decision to make? Draw up a list of pros and cons? Flip a coin? Do you postpone hoping someone else will end up making the decision for you? CONTENT When should you use a decision matrix (and when not to)? What exactly is a decision matrix? … Continue reading “Decision matrix: how to make important decisions in a project”

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 … Continue reading “Determine the strengths and weaknesses of a team”