@gdecarvalho I completely agree. Project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and equivalently significant and rigid fundamentals should supersede flexibility and adaptability. This prioritization assist...

There are many areas of a project that can be difficult to plan out. Personally, I think risk management is likely the most difficult task for me. It's hard to predict the future and developing mitiga...

Depends on the circumstance. If a job requires a variety of skills, then having a broad skill set from from employees would be wise. On the contrary, if the job requires a specific skill set, then spe...

@ag2265 I completely agree. Having relevant experience can help a project manager understand the unique challenges and risks associated with a particular type of project, in addition to bringing best ...

Not all risk is negative. For example, risk exploitation is an appropriate risk response that should always be analyzed. This involves taking actions to maximize the potential benefits of a positive r...

I agree with @jj52 that project managers should be involved in every aspect of the project, not just in major decision making processes. It is their responsibility to oversee and coordinate the projec...

In a project, the individuals who have the most influential input on the timeline and approach may vary depending on the project's scope, complexity, and industry. However, typically, the project mana...

I find it hard to believe that most products are original. But even if they are, the methodology for making that product is most cases is not. I would assess the probability of failure by comparing pr...

@vv48 I agree but I want to add more to level of professionalism. These issues should be recorded or at least be in writing. Privacy should be significant as well. So when management considers how to ...

@kaf43 I agree adapting to personal needs is important but project managers have limited time. You need to mention where flexibility crosses the line of professionalism. I think project managers and t...

I disagree. Although it appears like a "catch-22", the reality is that most projects hinge on finishing a product as fast as possible, because most costs come from paying labor. More money thrown at a...

Slack time should be carefully allocated and given with expectations to the phase of the project. Team members should understand that certain weeks for certain phases are going to be tough. But if the...

The effects of missed milestones depend on the surrounding circumstances like all the other posts. However, I want to emphasize the solutions to these missed milestones. That is something I don't see ...

I completely agree. Especially in the current environment where the recession could easily bring companies into bankruptcy, project prioritization is now even more important than ever before. I think ...

In the past few years, online teams of various sizes has proliferated dramatically, especially with the recent work at home movements. I believe that emotional intelligence is now needed more than eve...