Businesses will never realize their full potential until they are making good decisions quickly. Rational and informed decision-making can transform good companies into great organizations. One of the biggest challenges that project managers face is delivering projects on time and under budget. Instead of relying on gut feelings to make… Read more
How to Grow Your Career this Year
No one wants to remain stagnant on the job. Project managers are an incredibly ambitious group. While people see employment as a means to get paid, for many project managers, growth is essential. Career development is what differentiates you from the typical project manager. With employers on the lookout for… Read more
Why Project Managers Need to Know About Mentoring
Project management in the IT industry goes beyond overseeing projects, collaborating with others, and setting targets and deadlines. It often requires you to employ strategies to mitigate risks, solve problems, handle difficult subordinates, and apply management techniques. Without the proper support, succeeding at all these tasks at once seems unlikely.… Read more
Set Boundaries to Improve Work-Life Balance
Work can be difficult to manage with your personal life at the same time. For some, it may feel like they never clock out. This internal struggle with managing your time can lead to long-term consequences. If you are finding it difficult to balance both work and personal life, then… Read more
How to Network While Working Remotely
Experts suggest that there is a definitive correlation between building a strong professional network and career success. Self-promotion is still important even during a pandemic. Although your opportunities may be limited now regarding traditional networking events, you can still interact remotely to gain everything from valuable industry insight and social… Read more
Retaining Top Employees During Changing Times
Top employees are up to eight times more productive than average workers. Although you might be receiving plenty of resumes due to the ever-increasing candidate pool in engineering and management, finding strong performers can still be a challenge. So, retaining the top performers that you already have always has to… Read more
4 Traits That Set Great Project Managers Apart
Project managers play a critical role in their organization by setting budgets and deadlines, keeping teams focused and motivated, and ensuring projects are executed successfully. However, there are certain things that give the best managers an edge. These four traits can set great project managers apart from mediocre ones. Accountability… Read more
How to Improve Your Virtual Onboarding for New Employees
Companies regularly lose a third of new employees after a year. Remote employees are even more likely to quit early on, which has become a major concern in the project management field in light of COVID-19. Having a strategic onboarding process for virtual employees will lead to higher engagement and… Read more
Help Your Team Set and Meet Goals
As a project manager, one of the most important things you can do for you team is help them set goals and provide them with the support they need to meet them. By helping your employees improve and adopt healthier work habits, you can ensure your team improves its performance… Read more
How to Lead a Hybrid Team of Remote and In-Office Employees
Over the course of the past few months, businesses have gradually opened back up. While some businesses will have all their employees return to working on-site, many will have a mix of remote and in-office employees. These tips will help you lead a hybrid team and ensure both remote and… Read more