Insights from PMO thought leaders
About the Author: Ruth Pearce is a practicing project manager, author, speaker and coach who specializes in bringing the well-researched evidence-based practice of character strengths to project management teams. Learn more about Ruth’s philosophy with her book Be a Project Motivator: Unlock the Secrets of Strengths-Based Project Management, available on… Read more
Resource restraints can quickly derail projects. How can your team effectively deal with them? These bottlenecks can include shortages of staff, equipment and other resources required to effectively complete a project, causing missed deadlines and increased costs. How can the Theory of Constraints help IT project managers address these issues?… Read more
Many progressive businesses and organizations are actively using data visualization tools over traditional methods to reap multiple benefits in terms of cost, time and effort. Data visualization tools can help cut to the chase and reduce time spent in various stages of your project. On the flip side, organizations that… Read more
While many skills learned within project management are transferrable across industries, it can be challenging to make a broad career jump. First-hand project management experience makes your shift into leadership roles within new industries far less of a struggle than you’d anticipate. Whatever your reasons for changing industries, you can… Read more
Effective management of resources, people and time is more important than ever as projects in the IT space require more advanced management solutions. Streamlining talent, focusing on key performance indicators and driving change through innovation require high-level management with a focus on the vision of the end goal. Your ability… Read more
If project managers want to keep pace with rapid globalization, they need to develop new skills and embrace transformation. Lack of qualified project management professionals could cost companies millions of dollars in the future. In general, from a specialist skill, project management is fast moving on to become an in-demand,… Read more
No matter how much you like your colleagues or the company for which you work, there is always a certain uneasiness about quitting a job. However, resigning from your job does not mean you have to end your relationship with your former boss and colleagues. What’s more, in order to… Read more
The best companies instill a culture of continuous improvement to stay productive, creative and profitable. Even if your business is doing extremely well, creating a culture of continuous improvement keeps your employees engaged, interested and committed. If the company stops improving, your competitors are likely to overtake you and the… Read more
Given the rising costs and complex logistics of hiring permanent employees, an increasing number of companies now prefer bringing in contract workers to lead a specific project or initiative. A flexible workforce offers wide-ranging benefits in terms of innovation, cost-effectiveness and experience. What’s more, hiring contract workers not only allows… Read more
Every project management job opening attracts a pile of resumes from interested applicants. In order to stand out from the competition, your resume needs to highlight your accomplishments. Including accomplishments in your resume is the best way to show prospective employers what you can do for them. What’s more, hiring… Read more