PMcrunch

In-person meetings are one of the oldest means used by different sectors of society in order for at least two individuals to meet, present their respective cases and reach an agreement or a compromise. It is widely used in many formal settings as well as informal ones. In fact, it is not uncommon to find in-person meetings organized in campuses, clubs, offices, and even in playgrounds, gyms and factory floors.

[Read more →]

Much is demanded of us as project managers and leaders. While it is important to be organized, to have an extensive project management toolset, and to be competent and knowledgeable at what we do, it is possibly most important to BE PRESENT. What I mean by that is being there in the moment, or living in the now, informed by the past, and with a vision for the future.

[Read more →]

Sometimes – more often than we like – a “circular reference” enters the scene, and it can threaten the success of your project – or even the success or an entire portfolio or organization. As a Project Manager and leader, you need to stop circular references by intervening strongly and showing the way!

[Read more →]

Virtual meetings give a different meaning to business communication. But for a business to remain afloat, it should strike a good balance between interpersonal interaction and technology.

[Read more →]

There are 5 keys to managing risk in an organized, structured manner. The key here is to THINK AHEAD! PLAN for potential risks! The larger the situation, and the more complex the interrelationships and dependencies among elements of the over program, the more critical it is to be formal about this.

[Read more →]

George Pitagorsky examines the possibilities of using Zen practices to become a more effective Project Manager in his article “Manage Wisely” on Projects@Work (August 9, 2007). The article is an edited excerpt from Chapter 1 of “The Zen Approach to Project Management”. I thought it was relaxing just reading the article – and thinking of the possibility of being relaxed with eyes and mind wide open! And I think this was the intent.

[Read more →]

Project leadership skills – no matter how complex – may be attained through continuing education and training. As a complement to continuing practical experience, enrolling in a course on leadership and project management is the best way to be trained.

[Read more →]