There’s a misconception in the corporate world about project managers. Some people think they exist to irritate everyone into following rules. Some people think they exist to make the impossible possible. The truth is that project managers are the glue that unites disparate functions toward [...]
At Relationship One, we work fully remote, and whether you’re new to working remotely or you’ve done it for years, it can be challenging. Add kids to the mix, and it can feel impossible. I have three children under five and a nanny that comes [...]
Let’s say you’re assigned a new project and learn that your team is not only fully remote, but they also work different time zones and alternate days of the week. Sound familiar? For some Project Managers, planning an asynchronous project is new territory. How you [...]
It’s natural to feel uncomfortable with ambiguous or changing situations. Even when using well formulated plans and templates, ambiguity and change will occur in all projects. When faced with a complex or changing situation, take a step back and break the goals into manageable workstreams [...]
When a new Project Manager (PM) comes into a company with specific processes, order of structure, defined documentation, and especially a set work culture, it can be intimidating to try and fit in and learn all the company rules immediately. From my personal experience, when [...]
On large complex projects, a Project Manager’s responsibilities increase when managing scope, time, and cost. So does their need to keep a good memory bank of all the things agreed upon for the project team and stakeholders. Not keeping track of key decisions can easily [...]
