A Great Project Schedule

“Here’s my project schedule” one of my workstream leaders said the other day. He showed me a task list. There wasn’t much information on it, just a few key dates. Some of the tasks didn’t even have that. I wondered if he had ever prepared a…

6 Steps to Manage a Process Improvement Project

We’ve all heard the time-tested, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” and have probably applied it to many situations. If something is working, why go in and make changes? On the surface, this statement seems valid; in the context of today’s marketplace, it is very…

Finding the Funny Side of Project Management

Some say there’s no place for humor in the workplace, let alone project management. I’ve worked for that type of person before. Patricia had a scowl on her face from the moment she walked into the office until the moment she left. Her growls were not…

3 Reasons Project Managers Don’t Take Vacations

Much has been written about the virtues of vacations. We all know they give us an opportunity to disconnect from the day-to-day hectic routines of our lives and recharge, re-energize, relax, and renew. The only problem is that nobody ever tells project managers HOW to disconnect.…

Tips For A Stress-Free Vacation

You’re going on holiday! That’s great news, I’m sure you deserve a break away from the stresses of your project. However, when I went away recently, the first thing my project team members said was, “What are we going to do without you?” Bron : Projectmanager.com…