

Managing Up – Influencing Stakeholders
How many times have you worked on a project that was influenced by senior-level stakeholders who were not the project sponsor? Probably...


Resource Sharing – A Unique PM Challenge
As a project manager it is not uncommon to have a team of resources that are not 100% dedicated to your project. This presents an...


Key Elements of a Good Status Report
As a project manager, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your stakeholders (and especially your project sponsor) are well-informed...


Key Components of a Project Charter
Project charters are valued differently by different organizations, depending on how “project-mature” it may be, the nature and scope of...


The Importance of Asking for Help
Everyone loves a hero. And everyone most certainly loves being a hero. But what people often forget is that we are only human. That’s not...


Personality Traits of a Good Project Manager
Back when I was breaking into the project management industry, I recall taking a course where the first thing the instructor asked us was...


Importance of Constant Product Demonstrations
During the execution of a project it is crucial to maintain stakeholder confidence and communications. Often during waterfall-style...


The Project Manager’s New Year’s Resolutions
For many, with a new year comes a renewed sense of purpose and a fresh new outlook on life with many of us swearing off old habits,...