The Project Management Blog will help you develop and improve the skills you need to effectively lead and manage a project.
It includes project management topics such as project time management and creating a project management plan.
But to be an effective Project Manager, you need to go beyond these typical PM skills. You also need to have well developed interpersonal skills and personal effectiveness skills. In some ways, those skills are even more crucial for getting results.
The main topics covered in this PM blog are...
Employee motivation in the workplace has a strong influence on project results. Learn about two key aspects that highlight the importance of motivation in project management.
Leadership versus management. Is one more important than the other for successfully managing projects? Learn the difference between leadership and management and how it applies to project management.
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Understanding what makes a good leader is important if you want to be a successful manager. Learn about the two key characteristics of a good leader.
The Tuckman model is one of the most influential models of teamwork theory. Understanding its five stages of group development can help you develop a high performing project team.
Teamwork in the workplace is critical for project success. Learn why teamwork is important and the key steps you can take to create an environment for effective teamwork in organizations and projects.
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Qualitative risk analysis is a a simple and cost-effective way to manage project risks. Learn how you can develop and use a qualitative risk assessment matrix for your project...
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The goal of Project Risk Management is to identify project risks and develop strategies to prevent them from occurring or reduce their impact if they do occur. Learn the basics of risk management ...
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Learn which project cost estimating tools and techniques can help you develop more accurate cost estimates for your projects.
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Project cost management is one of the most important aspects of project management that you need to master. Learn about project cost estimating, budgeting and control...
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The Pareto Chart is a simple tool that can help you become a better project manager. Learn how this diagram can put the Pareto Principle to practical use to improve your projects...
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