I have not had direct experience with vendor selection; however, having more than one apple in the basket is more beneficial than harmful. Securing at least three vendors creates a safety net if you need supplies. Relying on one vendor…   Read more»

I believe that I can become a PM in the future; having held various management positions throughout my career, I was exposed to challenges that strengthened my ability to lead consistently. My weakness has been time management, and I would…   Read more»

From my personal experience, I would have to say it was during our reconstruction after hurricane Irma. I think every aspect of Project management was tested. Time management from a project projected to be completed in about six months took…   Read more»

Of all the Project Management Knowledge Areas, I would have to say that Scope Management is the most critical yet costly process area. Project scope management is a process that helps in determining and documenting the list of all the project…   Read more»

@vcf3 Checking the risk management plan is an initial step, as stated by the previous reader. I would think that in the light of being proactive, her leave would somehow have been calculated into the timeline as a need to…   Read more»

@ala26 I agree with you on this tactic. I have experienced in my career something similar when departments are given autonomy to create their own policies. I also believe that it is beneficial to have a general communications management strategy and…   Read more»

Posted by: @jr377 I doubt that changing positions mid-project is something that happens often. If it does, I would still think that they would continue their role in the project or at the very least assist the person who is…   Read more»

Usually, project managers prefer the face-to-face communication method, as they have a better opportunity to explain the project status with charts and analysis and get instant feedback, which will help them alter project plans according to the inputs given by…   Read more»

In terms of what’s hardest to change once the project has started would have to be the budget, in my opinion. Monetary resources are hard to come by at times and this is why it is imperative to stay on…   Read more»

I think most things in life are salvageable. In terms of the project management aspect, there are some steps one can take to revamp a failing project. Refocus the Scope. Begin by going back to the defining documents, including your…   Read more»

There are four possible risk response strategies for adverse risks: Avoid – eliminate the threat to protect the project from the impact of the risk. An example of this is canceling the project.Transfer – shifts the impact of the threat…   Read more»

I came across some good ways to improve the team’s performance. Diversify your team Lead with gratitude and share yours regularly Be authentic and vulnerable Prioritize well-being Clarify each person’s role Ruthlessly prioritize Communicate with context Make the daily workflow…   Read more»

One way that can be effective is that task management is monitoring your project’s tasks through their various stages from start to finish. This involves actively making decisions for your tasks to accommodate changes in real-time, with your end goal…   Read more»

Poor planning of a project will not meet the expectations of the customers. They will be dissatisfied with the work done and will not consider the business for any job in the future. This will be a massive loss of business…   Read more»

Deadline management is a process where project managers organize, prioritize, and plan their workload within a limited timeframe. Ensuring quality in a product or service for clients means juggling competing priorities, monitoring the consistency of project activities, and efficiently managing…   Read more»

The difference between project management and functional management is that project management is the process of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing the work of a project to achieve a specific objective. In contrast, functional management is managing the routing…   Read more»

Project management in healthcare is an organizational process that improves how medical facilities function. Its purpose is to resolve issues in the current operations and implement policies that enhance patient care and foster positive relationships with stakeholders. I agree that…   Read more»

Some ways to improve the team’s performance are: Diversify your team Lead with gratitude and share yours regularly Be authentic and vulnerable Prioritize well-being Clarify each person’s role Ruthlessly prioritize Communicate with context Make the daily workflow more efficient Another…   Read more»

During the Pandemic, I was not granted the opportunity to work from home. However, I recently was diagnosed with Covid, and working from home had a double-edged sword. I completed a great deal of documentation without interruptions, but I missed…   Read more»