A project manager’s job isn’t just about managing the work. You are also responsible for your team, and making sure they have the skills required to do their jobs.Part of a resource management plan is to build the skills of your team. Normally we’d think of that in terms of the technical skills ... READ the POST
How To Help Your Team Manage Project Risk
Project Delivery, Uncertainty and Neuroscience [Giveaway]
I recently sat down and interviewed Carole Osterweil and now I am happy to announce that I have two copies of her book, Project Delivery, Uncertainty and Neuroscience: A Leader's Guide to Walking in Fog, to giveaway!What is the book about?Fully referenced, yet concise and easy to read, ... READ the POST
10 Tips for Presenting at Work
So you have to do a presentation at work? Presenting in meetings or to your boss is always a bit nerve-wracking. Here are 10 tips for giving a fantastic work presentation.1. Know your audienceFirst, know your audience. Who are you presenting to? And where are they in the organisational ... READ the POST
The Best Meeting Minutes Transcription Software: An Independent Test and Review
My goodness, this article has been a mammoth job to put together. But I think you’ll be interested in the results of my tests. I was approached by the people at Reason8 to try their meeting transcription software, and together we decided the best test would be to do a market comparison and review ... READ the POST
How to Improve Problem Solving with Lessons Learned
So you’ve got a problem. It’s on the issue log. You’ve pulled together the key subject matter experts who can help get the project over this hurdle.But how do you come up with the answer?Sometimes, the answer to a problem is staring you in the face. There is only one sensible solution to ... READ the POST
Best Books on Team Skills for Project Managers
In today’s video I have 3 book recommendations for managing teams on projects, or more specifically, getting the right mindset to succeed in a team environment. I’ve detailed each of these books below the video, so you can scroll down to get more information.by David Bryde, Jake Holloway ... READ the POST