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Taking the Initial Steps Toward Understanding The Project Management Function in an Organization – Part 2

In Part I we looked at the beginning of a high level approach to taking the initial steps to learn about an organization’s project management function. The client, who is a service company, had plans to grow their project management function by an additional 100 project management employees worldwide within 2 – 3 years and […]

Taking the Initial Steps Toward Understanding The Project Management Function in an Organization – Part 1

When I meet with a client for the first time about how they might improve their project management function, I prefer to spend the first few meetings getting to learn about their organization, how the project management function is structured and perceived, and their long-term goals and objectives.

Let me describe one such meeting.

I […]

Methods for Distributing Information on Projects

Ensuring that the right people (such as stakeholders, project team members, project sponsors, etc.) get the right information at the right time for project status and to make decisions on projects requires a great deal of planning. Effective distribution of information relies on the selection of the right tools and methods to ensure you reach […]

Kicking Off the Project Team

One of the most important things a team leader can do is find time to kick off the start of the project with the project team. I’m not talking about day 1 and the group is together ready to dig in on the project. Prior to the actual start of the project the team should […]

What Good Project Managers and Professional Athletes Have in Common

Professional athletes are revered and often worshipped for their skills and their performance in their respective sports. There are multi-million dollar parades and lavish parties that are held with thousands of people in attendance. Project managers, on the other hand, are given a pat on the back, sometimes an opportunity to take their team out […]