When a project request comes in, ideally scope is clear for the Project Manager to begin and lead the project management process: kickoff, requirements gathering, building, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support. While the Project Manager may be leading the Project Team with the northstar in [...]
When thinking about project requests between different groups, what does that look like? Is it stopping by someone’s desk, making a quick phone call, sending an email noting all that something’s needed now? Or scratching a project idea on a napkin and passing it on [...]
When it comes to making choices, there will be times when we want changes after making an initial decision. Maybe we’re returning a bench that didn’t work out in an entryway, or extending a hotel stay because flights were canceled. Whatever the reason may be, [...]
What happens when a project goes perfectly? Ask a Project Manager and you may be surprised by the answer. While the main objectives are to successfully launch a project on time, on budget, and within scope, these aren’t the words I hear and listen for [...]
When it comes to leading organizational initiatives, whether they’re implementations, operational support, or enhancement projects, a Project Manager is to corral all the things to get a Project Team from point A to point B. How do they do that? Most organizations have Project Managers [...]
When a project deal closes, what’s the next step? The immediate reaction is “let’s go!” right? How does the Project Team know what was requested by the Project Sponsors? When is it due? Who needs to be part of the build, testing, etc.? So what [...]
