There is a perception in some quarters that resource management is either what you do in SAP or is what line managers do in Excel to keep track of what their folks are up to – that it is either ‘local’ or ‘macro’ – but the two perspectives are too difficult to join together.
Who is ultimately accountable for the processes associated with projects and their consequences? Surprisingly to some, the answer is that, regardless of how much of the process you seek to outsource, it is you, the purchaser, and not your suppliers, who will remain accountable.
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Mike Wild outlines practical ways to respond to the new, rapidly changing and complex project environment Projects in 2020 have turned out to be a little different than expected.
We’ve all felt the cold shadow of the project sponsor leaning over our shoulder asking what line 36 of our plan really means.
Struggling with confidence at work as a young project manager, new to the profession, is actually very common and confidence may not come naturally.
No matter how many times we’ve been offered an interview, once the excitement subsides, there are nerves that kick in because the role of our dreams is within our grasp, but we can't quite reach it.
The darker days, colder weather and the potential for lower energy levels we deal with in the winter months bring challenges for all project managers, but women in particular can face additional pressures.
Over the last few years, projects have become more unpredictable, it’ll take more than mere management to deliver outcomes.
In today's rapidly evolving world, project professionals' success in delivering projects relies on their knowledge base, shaped by established best practices.