@njq3 I agree with you on this. Managers are the ones guiding their teams to be successful in completing a task. They are the last line of defense before the project gets submitted to the investors so I personally think…   Read more»

When given a new project manager it’s sometimes difficult to get used to their managing style. Some managers take on the hands off approach, which allows the employees to work at their own pace. Furthermore, there’s managers who are hovering…   Read more»

Personally, I believe that the size of the team should depend on the project at hand. While having a diverse team is crucial to complete a successful project, and recruiting a large team may add diversity, it may not be…   Read more»

When creating your detained project schedule, it is crucial to account for slack. Slack refers to a certain amount of time that a task may be delayed, without affecting or delaying another task. Accounting for slack is necessary to ensure…   Read more»

I prefer to work with a boss that is more hands off. When a manager gives their team members space to work on their own, it gives them the ability to grow in their field and the ability to approach…   Read more»

I believe going over budget on a project is subject to management approval, though this does not look great on for the team. You will need to prove to management that this project is worth the extra money with a…   Read more»

Stakeholder’s should not be involved in the project. They should view the project with high level details; typically they are not interested in the administrative areas of the projects because they trust that your company has a strong operational team…   Read more»

I would have a team policy that if anyone were to go on vacation, they would need to give 1 week notice so I can plan accordingly and adjust the project schedule. I recognize that situations arise and sometimes someone…   Read more»