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The Importance of Alignment in Project Management
Alignment of interests is a key trait of successful projects. Alignment is required at several levels. The objectives and actions of project teams must be aligned with those of the organization. Similarly, project teams must be aligned with clients. Proper … Continue reading
Tagged with alignment, antagonism, Auto, Communication, consistent effort, Draft, effort, erosion, honest assessments, Information, information flows, Leadership, level, management, management level, maturity, mistrust, open communication, organization, Project Management, project success, proper alignment, result, senior management, stage, transparent manner
The Importance of a Project Champion
If you do not have a Project Champion, you are likely to fail. Find out who the Project Champion is before you start the project. You may have to recruit a Project Champion from management. This is a person who … Continue reading
Tagged with Champion, clout, Importance, Leadership, management, person, Project
The Inertia of the Status Quo
Effective project leaders challenge existing processes and question the status quo. They recognize the need to rethink assumptions and evaluate issues objectively. Preconceived notions and biases favoring existing thinking limit our critical thinking, and diminish our ability to make informed … Continue reading
Tagged with biases, Break, critical thinking, effective project, Evaluate, Explore, food chain, inertia, Leadership, limit, need, paradigms, preconceived notions, Project, project leaders, Quo, Status, team, technical solutions, viewpoints
The Gap in Human Potential
I believe that the next frontier in project management is team building, team motivation and team execution. There is a tremendous need to apply modern team building principles, especially in the construction industry. The application of new design and building … Continue reading
Tagged with besttalent, blog, Bridging, building tools, construction industry, discussion, economic pressure, execution, frontier, Human, human potential, information overload, Leadership, motivation, need, Potential, project environments, project management excellence, state, team building, team motivation, Technology
Questions to Ask When Interviewing Senior Project Managers / Program Managers
PROJECT MANAGEMENT 1. Specifically, what do you believe are the most critical responsibilities of a Project Manager? 2. What tools have you used to manage people, processes and projects? 3. Can you provide examples of when and how you used … Continue reading
Tagged with alignment, analysis, Change, client, client relationships, critical responsibilities, development, Hiring, Leadership, manager, Managers, managers program, mitigation, motivational techniques, non monetary rewards, organizational goals, organizational learning, position, program managers, Project, risk, risk analysis, significant achievements
