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3 SIGNS YOU’RE A PROJECT PERFECTIONIST
Earlier we talked about why project managers don’t need to be—and in fact should not be—perfect (“Perfection Not Needed”). Some of you probably have a sneaking hunch we were talking directly to you,...
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TURN PERFECTIONISM ON ITS HEAD
We’ve talked about why Project Managers don’t need to be perfectionists (link to “Perfection not needed”), but if you suspect that you are one (link to “3 signs you’re a project perfectionist”), what...
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ARE YOU REALLY A PROJECT MANAGEMENT ADVOCATE?
Most project management professionals will tell you that project advocacy is part of their job, but are they really taking that task seriously? Simply being on a project management team doesn’t make...
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT TIPS: DON’T FEAR THE SUPERSTAR
Every PMO has one—that project guy or gal who routinely hits it out of the park. Maybe they know exactly how to get the best price out of your least flexible vendor, or they have an uncanny knack for...
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WHY YOUR BEST PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES MIGHT SUCK
Project management professionals often work hard to incorporate best practices into their PMOs. From creating a workable budget to conducting a useful post-project analysis, best practices stand ready...
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3 WAYS PROJECT MANAGEMENT ADVOCATES MISS THE MARK
Project Management advocacy is a crucial role within the PMO. Unfortunately, with all the other responsibilities on project managers’ plates today, sometimes their opportunities and obligations as...
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2 COMMON MISTAKES THAT CAN SABOTAGE ANY PROJECT
Because every project inherently changes the status quo, much of project management revolves around change—planning for it, explaining it, mitigating its negative impacts, and convincing stakeholders...
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GETTING OTHERS ON THE PROJECT ADVOCACY TRAIN
Engagement is an important aspect in many projects—whether it’s with other project management team members, stakeholders, end users, or external business partners—but sparking real interest in people...
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT TIPS : 4 SIGNS IT’S TIME TO STOP
Sometimes, in their zest to achieve a project’s objectives, Project Managers go a little too far. They push too much, talk too much, or ask too much. But there are usually flags warning you’re in...
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ARE YOU FACING A LEADERLESS PROJECT?
A popular tactic of stakeholders who don’t really want to commit, “leaderless” projects are those that end up being turned over to entire groups of end users to babysit, and often result in nightmares...
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IDEAS INTO ACTION: WHAT HAPPENS AFTER BRAINSTORMING?
Many project management teams are good at brainstorming new ways to make their processes more efficient and to devise strategies that allow them to have repeatable successes. But sometimes moving those...
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MAKING PROJECT MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES A PRIORITY AGAIN
We recently talked about some reasons your PMO’s best practices might not be what they once were, (WHY YOUR BEST PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES MIGHT SUCK) but how do you overcome the roadblocks to...
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3 TIPS TO ESCAPE A LEADERLESS PROJECT
Earlier we talked about the hallmarks of leaderless projects and some of the issues they bring. It’s crucial to reignite stakeholder engagement, hold one champion accountable for supporting the...
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Communication strategies and pumpkin pie
Turkey, stuffing, and pie are Thanksgiving staples, but communication? It turns out that good communication channels are crucial to putting on a first-rate holiday event. Here we’ll look at the...
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How to Be Successful at Breaking Large Projects Into Many Smaller Ones
Breaking large or complex projects into many smaller projects has quite a few benefits. But there can also be a few pitfalls project management professionals should be aware of—some that can cause...
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PMAlliance Releases Project Management Status iPhone App
PMAlliance continues its position as a technology leader in the project management industry with the release of its first smartphone application titled Status Mobile. Status Mobile, currently...
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ARE YOU REALLY A PROJECT MANAGEMENT ADVOCATE?
Most project management professionals will tell you that project advocacy is part of their job, but are they really taking that task seriously? Simply being on a project management team doesn’t make...
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT TIPS: DON’T FEAR THE SUPERSTAR
Every PMO has one—that project guy or gal who routinely hits it out of the park. Maybe they know exactly how to get the best price out of your least flexible vendor, or they have an uncanny knack for...
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WHY YOUR BEST PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES MIGHT SUCK
Project management professionals often work hard to incorporate best practices into their PMOs. From creating a workable budget to conducting a useful post-project analysis, best practices stand ready...
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3 WAYS PROJECT MANAGEMENT ADVOCATES MISS THE MARK
Project Management advocacy is a crucial role within the PMO. Unfortunately, with all the other responsibilities on project managers’ plates today, sometimes their opportunities and obligations as...
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