In the workplace, no matter how hard you try, internal politics will always be an unfortunate reality. Luckily, there are some steps that you can take in order to reduce the impact that this might have on your projects. Political games in the workplace can range from one single individual to several areas within the […]
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It would seem that everyone thinks that they can be a project manager at the moment. However, not everyone has what it takes to be a professional project manager and manage projects effectively – and to be honest, that’s okay. Picture the scene Your online calendar has advised you that you have a meeting shortly
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All projects should have a clear plan and a schedule before work starts. But just because a schedule is documented doesn’t mean you should, of can, stick to it rigidly. Often disruptions to the original schedule are outside the project manager’s control so a flexible project schedule is always required. The very nature of projects
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Any project, regardless of size, will include a project scope statement, as you’d expect to be taught on most courses for project managers. This will break down the requirements, expected results of the project and any difficulties that may arise. It is agreed upon by all involved in the project such as stakeholders, clients and
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Whether you’ve entered at ground level and feel you’re experienced enough to take the next step up the career ladder as a project manager, or you’ve just completed one of the many courses for project managers that are out there and are feeling now’s the time to take control of your career, getting promoted isn’t
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Project management isn’t just based on cost and analysis and dealing with stakeholders and your existing team – you also need to integrate new employees, which is where mentoring can help. It is only natural to feel resources are continually stretched in this fast paced, every changing industry sector but allocating additional time to a
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If you are planning to do a distance learning course then read on to see our tips on how you should best equip yourself for learning. If you are about to start a distance learning course, then you might be wondering what you should be doing to ensure that you get the most from your
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If you are a project manager working from home how can you know if your team have everything covered. Read on as we offer some helpful tips. More and more companies are looking at ways to be more flexible. For many businesses, that means allowing employees to spend some of their working week in the
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Podcasts are a great way of keeping up to date on all the latest industry suggestions, here we look at just 4 of the best podcasts for project managers. When it comes to achieving those all important daily goals, whether you are a project manager, a member of a team or indeed work in any
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Integrating social media in project management can be a great way to improve communication and stay updated on project milestones for both the project manager and team members. Keep reading to discover how. Social media applications such as Facebook, WhatsApp, WeChat and Twitter, have become a standard platform for professionals across all forms of industry
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