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Maybe you’re a recent graduate who's interested in becoming a project manager, or perhaps you already have a few years of work experience under your belt, and you’re curious about transitioning into this type of role. But the path to landing a project management position isn’t always clear. By utilizing resources from PPC Group, you can learn all about the ins and outs of...
Keeping up with the latest trends in project management is crucial for success because project management is an ever-changing field. As we look ahead to 2023 and beyond, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shape work and create new project management challenges. Seven critical trends for 2023 include:
- Emphasis on remote work and virtual teams
- New applications of Agile...
Effective project management is all about ensuring that your project is completed on time, within budget, to the required level of quality, and delights the customer. One of the key ways to do this is by using metrics to track the progress of your project and identify any potential issues before they become problems. Let’s look at seven critical metrics that you should be monitoring as a...
Projects fail for many reasons, but the most common include
- unrealistic expectations
- lack of accountability or discipline
- unclear or conflicting goals
- poor communication
Poor communication is often a big part of what causes projects to fail. It can mean:
- Lacking a structured plan for communicating regularly with key stakeholders about the risks and successes of the project
- Not having a...
As project managers, we are often tasked with taking the pulse of our projects. We need to know what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, and who needs to do it. But in doing that, we also need to step back and remember that there is more going on than just work. We have many of the same challenges as you. As a project manager, here are some general things I want my project team members...
Project management is a popular job title and career, but the title is often given out without understanding the role. Finding the right person for the job is getting more challenging because many claim they're project managers when they don't know what the role entails.
The truth is that there are different types of project managers, and not all of them have experience with every aspect of...
Project management is a great career. If you love to solve problems, love working with people, and want to use your creativity every day, project management could be a good fit for you.
First, it's proliferating as the world becomes increasingly connected and technological. In fact, according to a report released by the Project Management Institute (PMI), “an increase in the number of...
What’s an accidental project manager, you ask? It’s anyone who finds themselves in the role without training or support. Occasionally, accidental project managers are given PMI’s PMBOK Guide® or a Microsoft Project manual and told to manage projects.
Being a project manager can be a rewarding and fulfilling career, but it's not for everyone. The role of project management...
Various types of meetings can be essential tools for managing projects and solving problems. They allow you to bring together the right people at the right time to share ideas, build consensus, and make decisions. But if you're not careful about how your meetings are designed, they can waste everyone's time.
You can’t just wing it when running effective project meetings. It’s vital...
We've all been there: the project that seems like it will never end. No matter how much time you have or how much support you have from your team, sometimes it feels like you're stuck in an endless cycle of confusion, stress, and fatigue. Here are five ways to make sure your project doesn't become one of those nightmares:
Make a master plan.
A master plan is a list of all the tasks you need to...
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