These seven tips will help you to put together a project schedule that is easy to work with and monitor. It’s all about engaging the team and getting their help to pull together a schedule that is complete, realistic and with dependencies called out.
Have you considered the impact of your words or the language that you use in your interaction with others? Your language not only says a lot about you, but it also impacts on the strength of the relationship you have with others around you. Maybe it’s …
Do you notice people are just don’t have the same level of understanding about the project as you do? There are reasons for that. Mark Steele talks to me about six reasons that he’s found that make the difference, on a project. The difference between e…
I think we all underestimate the value of using a Gantt chart for our project. I know I’ve struggled when I’ve used Excel to set up a project schedule. Here are the 5 ways that a Gantt Chart can help you manage your project easier.
Needing to be right all the time gets you nowhere. People won’t respond to you and give you what you want, no matter what you think. It’s only when you’re willing to meet people without any story of right or wrong that you really get what you want.
Each and every team member you have has their own personality, their own way of working. Sometimes that might conflict with the way you work, other times it might match your style. Let some tips from Jill Valdez on how to work with these different pers…
Maybe like me, you thought negotiating was all about them winning and you losing. I’m here to tell you that’s not the case. There is a formula to negotiating and in this episode, I share that with you.
You are spending too much time focusing on Budget, Scope and Timeline when the key to delivering a successful project is focusing on the people. That’s why I’m coining a new phrase ‘People Focused Project Management’. Try It!
What do you think that skill is? For me, you can’t be a good leader if you haven’t mastered this skill. And yes, being a leader is all about having certain skills that make the difference between whether people will follow you, or not.
Why do you think projects fail? I’m sure your answer will be that it’s about timelines not being met, or things costing more than they should. Is that really the reason, or might there be another ’cause’ of project failure? Listen to Jason Scott and I …
Do you have so much confirmation bias that you aren’t open to exploring any possibilities put forward by your team? That is one way to set your project team up for failure. Let’s explore this concept some more.
You understand predictable but do you understand the connection to accountability? In this episode, we start our discussion with what accountability is and how that creates predictability.
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How do you respond to the unexpected? Building a schedule or project plan doesn’t mean everything is going to run just as it should. In today’s episode, I explore how to respond when things don’t go as planned.
Are you confident with the decisions you make or do you often rush them? Then regret your choice afterwards. Here are tips and ideas on how to be more confident with the decisions you make.
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Reward and recognition are the two biggest motivators for people. Rewarding others creates a win/win situation. They receive recognition or reward and you receive their output in a more effective way. Here’s why you should reward often.
Influencing is something we do on a near-daily basis. It’s a key part of our role as a Project Manager. Let’s explore some ways you can strengthen YOUR influencing skills
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There are always disagreements on a project. Whether it’s between you and team members or between teams themselves. Here’s the best way to handle disagreements.
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I’m sure you have a lot of assumptions regarding things on your project. Are they good to have? Or, bad to have? This week we explore how valuable they are and why it’s best to track them as part of your project management process.
Project scope is one of the things you are supposed to manage as a Project Manager. Do you really understand WHY it is so important? And even more importantly, what project scope is?
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7 Tips To Set Up the Perfect Project Schedule [Project Management Insights Ep 127]
These seven tips will help you to put together a project schedule that is easy to work with and monitor. It’s all about engaging the team and getting their help to pull together a schedule that is complete, realistic and with dependencies called out.
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Mind Your Language [Project Management Insights Episode 126]
Have you considered the impact of your words or the language that you use in your interaction with others? Your language not only says a lot about you, but it also impacts on the strength of the relationship you have with others around you. Maybe it’s …
Why Everyone Is Not On the Same Page As You [Project Management Insights Episode 125]
Do you notice people are just don’t have the same level of understanding about the project as you do? There are reasons for that. Mark Steele talks to me about six reasons that he’s found that make the difference, on a project. The difference between e…
5 Ways a Gantt Chart Can Help You [Project Management Insights Ep 124]
I think we all underestimate the value of using a Gantt chart for our project. I know I’ve struggled when I’ve used Excel to set up a project schedule. Here are the 5 ways that a Gantt Chart can help you manage your project easier.
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Stop Needing To Be Right All the Time [Project Management Insights Ep 123]
Needing to be right all the time gets you nowhere. People won’t respond to you and give you what you want, no matter what you think. It’s only when you’re willing to meet people without any story of right or wrong that you really get what you want.
–…
How To Get the Best From Each Team Member [Project Management Insights Ep 122]
Each and every team member you have has their own personality, their own way of working. Sometimes that might conflict with the way you work, other times it might match your style. Let some tips from Jill Valdez on how to work with these different pers…
What Negotiating Is Really About [Project Management Insights Episode 121]
Maybe like me, you thought negotiating was all about them winning and you losing. I’m here to tell you that’s not the case. There is a formula to negotiating and in this episode, I share that with you.
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Stop Focusing On Budget Timelines and Scope [Project Management Insights Episode 120]
You are spending too much time focusing on Budget, Scope and Timeline when the key to delivering a successful project is focusing on the people. That’s why I’m coining a new phrase ‘People Focused Project Management’. Try It!
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Support this podcas…
The Top Skill You Need To Be a Good Leader [Project Management Insights Episode 119]
What do you think that skill is? For me, you can’t be a good leader if you haven’t mastered this skill. And yes, being a leader is all about having certain skills that make the difference between whether people will follow you, or not.
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What Is Project Failure [Project Management Insights Episode 118]
Why do you think projects fail? I’m sure your answer will be that it’s about timelines not being met, or things costing more than they should. Is that really the reason, or might there be another ’cause’ of project failure? Listen to Jason Scott and I …
Does Your Ego Get In the Way of Teamwork? [Project Management Insights Episode 117]
Do you have so much confirmation bias that you aren’t open to exploring any possibilities put forward by your team? That is one way to set your project team up for failure. Let’s explore this concept some more.
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Lets Not Talk About Accountability [Project Management Insights Episode 116]
You understand predictable but do you understand the connection to accountability? In this episode, we start our discussion with what accountability is and how that creates predictability.
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How To Be A Better Leader [Project Management Insights Episode 115]
Do you know what it takes to be a leader? In this conversation with Jason Scott we talk about leadership versus being in charge and managing.
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How Do You Respond To The Unexpected [Project Management Insights Episode 114]
How do you respond to the unexpected? Building a schedule or project plan doesn’t mean everything is going to run just as it should. In today’s episode, I explore how to respond when things don’t go as planned.
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Stop Making The Wrong Decisions [Project Management Insights Episode 113]
Are you confident with the decisions you make or do you often rush them? Then regret your choice afterwards. Here are tips and ideas on how to be more confident with the decisions you make.
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Why You Must Reward Your Team Regularly [Project Management Insights Episode 112]
Reward and recognition are the two biggest motivators for people. Rewarding others creates a win/win situation. They receive recognition or reward and you receive their output in a more effective way. Here’s why you should reward often.
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Support …
How To Strengthen Your Influencing Skills [Project Management Insights Episode 111]
Influencing is something we do on a near-daily basis. It’s a key part of our role as a Project Manager. Let’s explore some ways you can strengthen YOUR influencing skills
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How To Deal With Disagreements [Project Management Insights Episode 110]
There are always disagreements on a project. Whether it’s between you and team members or between teams themselves. Here’s the best way to handle disagreements.
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Why You Need To Pay Attention To Assumptions [Project Management Insights Episode 109]
I’m sure you have a lot of assumptions regarding things on your project. Are they good to have? Or, bad to have? This week we explore how valuable they are and why it’s best to track them as part of your project management process.
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Why Defining Project Scope is VERY Important [Project Management Insights Episode 108]
Project scope is one of the things you are supposed to manage as a Project Manager. Do you really understand WHY it is so important? And even more importantly, what project scope is?
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