The project manager also has to manage the execution of the project communication management plan. The following communication management skills can also increase a project manager’s chances of success: Have robust and active listening skills Have Proficient writing skills Have…   Read more»

Posted by: @sromemsm-edu In this case, I would choose multiple vendors regardless of the extra time that it may take. This is similar to creating a management plan but not having a backup plan when things go astray. Taking the…   Read more»

Know which vendor contracts affect your work. Identify a direct contact for each vendor. The important things to look for in vendor contracts are extensions and adjustments in timelines. A flexible vendor with changes in time and structures within a…   Read more»

You may have people assigned to the project who are lacking some critical skills. Meet with the individuals that are responsible for the slipping tasks. See where they stand on this: Do they need help, or is something else going…   Read more»

A project will be considered a failure when it does not deliver what was required within the agreed-upon budget and time frame. In most cases, the stakeholders decide if the project was a success or a failure based on their…   Read more»

In project management, the closing phase is the final phase of the project lifecycle. All deliverables are finalized and formally transferred during this stage, and all documentation will be signed off, approved, and archived. The closing phase is when everything…   Read more»

This course has provided me with additional knowledge, skills, techniques, and tools to successfully manage or deliver projects and programs.  I believe a potential employer is looking to have people who have these skills to enhance excellent communication and decision-making…   Read more»

Gantt Chart is essential because it helps drill down activities that need to be done by a specific time. It is usually used to track project schedules. You will find that tasks are shown on the vertical axis in the Gantt…   Read more»

@ks629 I agree that knowing the team members’ different personality types and communicating with them is very important to have everyone on the same page. Communicating with everyone to work cohesively is very important. This will avoid miscommunication and people…   Read more»

During a project, we set milestones to achieve. It can be unavoidable to miss these milestones. Different things can come into play that can cause a team not to meet the deadline; missing a milestone can be a failure by the group or ensure that…   Read more»

The budget will determine critical decision points such as the design used. The team that will develop and deliver the project end-to-end or helps with a few elements or who work for a smaller budget. The size of the project?…   Read more»

Unexpected time delays in a project can be due to many factors  Budget Inaccuracies Labor Challenges Approvals Subcontractor Schedules and Compliance Lack of Effective Communication Poor Weather The list can be endless Predictable delays can be factored into the project through a…   Read more»

Logging work is essential, and it is key to understanding how much every person of a project is getting done. It is key to productivity, insight, and a healthy workflow. When dealing with different deadlines and different project cycles, you…   Read more»

The cycle begins when a product or idea comes together. Within Every stage, a project’s process may have its risks and challenges, so being able to manage the risk at each stage, the chances that come with the specific project…   Read more»

I believe that the effect that organizational structures have on project management is that they change the way different projects are executed and structured. This is because the different organizational structures do the thing in different ways, projects would be…   Read more»

Yes, organizational structures do change the way I prioritize. depending on how the organization is structured. You will have to change the way you do things. Having set priorities and decision-making involve a different set of skills and being able…   Read more»

When discussing Organizational Behavior I think the management model’s always set us in the right direction. I also believe the best organizational model is a supportive model; this is a framework for thinking about organizational behavior. It is built on leadership,…   Read more»

Posted by: @naglaa-hemida We all start as team members to be a project manager, and it takes time, effort, passion and determination to be a good project manager. However, what are the skills that we should be looking for in…   Read more»