Insights from PMO thought leaders
Project managers are versatile professionals who often juggle many hats at once. Because of the varied tasks project management entails, it can often be difficult to pinpoint the exact characteristics that make for a great leader in the industry. Companies often focus on the mechanics of the position when choosing… Read more
Once you’ve finally narrowed down the candidate pool, next comes the challenge of conducting effective interviews that help you zero in on the candidates that rise to the top of the heap. An effective interviewing strategy is crucial to your ability to bring top talent on board. However, many companies… Read more
An effective onboarding process is something that many businesses significantly underestimate the value of. In fact, some companies don’t have a formalized onboarding process in place at all. Without a process to effectively bring new team members on board, businesses, like yours, could be missing out on tremendous opportunities to… Read more
A few years back, there was a lot being said about how automation was going to cause a sizable segment of the human workforce to become obsolete. One report estimated that AI would replace 47% of jobs. While AI is changing the employment landscape, we now realize that AI is… Read more
In project management, forming your teams and getting them all on the same page is sometimes one of the biggest challenges. When all the dust settles and everyone is securely footed in their roles and responsibilities, fostering an atmosphere of teamwork is important for the overall success of your project.… Read more
IT leaders require a specialized skill set that includes a combination of strong management capabilities and exceptional leadership skills. Given the opportunity, anyone can polish their management skills through experience and mentoring. Leadership, on the other hand, is something that’s a little more nuanced. Being an exceptional IT leader requires… Read more
Collecting feedback from both internal and external stakeholders is fundamental to successful project completion. Project managers understand that when disharmony exists in stakeholders, it can cause significant barriers in their ability to carry out the project to completion. Project managers need an established protocol of best practices for their team… Read more
Every job has its fair share of headaches, but some professions – like project management – seem to have more than others. Project managers are constantly juggling tasks, keeping track of multiple projects and evaluating their team’s performance. Their hands are full and worrying about the outcome is enough to… Read more
Many people are uncomfortable with ambiguity. They don’t like the feeling of not knowing what’s coming next or being put in the position to adapt to changes on a moment’s notice – but for project management, ambiguity is the norm. Project managers know the architecture of a project and the… Read more
Communication in project management is something a lot of teams struggle with. While you’re all working towards the same goal, it can seem like everyone is off working in a different direction. When all is said and done, it will come together beautifully – but in the meantime, it would… Read more