
MS Project vs. Excel Part 2
Part 2? Show me part 1 I’ve written before about using MS Project in your life as a project manager, extolling the virtues of the...


Predicting the Future – Where Will My Project Land?
As a project manager, you’re routinely asked the question of “Will it be on time?” or “Are we going to complete the work within the...


Keys to a Successful Change Request
Any project manager who has spent time in the industry has no doubt been exposed to the change request process. More often than not it...


Product Demonstrations – Progress vs. Value
In past articles I’ve talked about the value of giving your stakeholders as much visibility as possible during project execution. If you...


Conducting a Good Standup Meeting
Daily stand-up meetings are becoming more commonplace among both Scrum and Non-Scrum projects. Originally part of the Scrum/Agile...


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...


The Art of Estimating
Estimating is a skill that is built out of knowledge, wisdom and experience. Accurate estimating can infinitely help chart a smooth...


The Art of Negotiation & Exacting Influence
As a project manager, you’re tasked with the responsibility of delivering a project on time and on budget. You’re given the authority to...


Pillars of Leadership
I’ve spoken in previous articles about the value of good leadership on projects and that to be a good project manager, you need to be an...


Working with Remote Team Members
Sooner or later in your project management career you’re going to have to work with remotely-based resources on your project. This...