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How Project Managers Waste Their Time - Avoid Doing These 13 Things
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How Project Managers Waste Their Time: Avoid Doing These 13 Things!

Time is money, they say, but it’s not entirely true. While I understand the intent behind this expression, there is a gaping hole in the theory. Time is worth MUCH more than money for the majority of us. Time is the only resource we can’t buy any more of. We all get the same amount of hours in each day, but none of us can ever get time back. The positive response to all of this? Make the best use of your time as you possibly can! This goes for work and personal life alike. As far as work is concerned, let’s talk about how Project Managers waste their time. If you’re looking to make the most of your time at work, avoid doing these 13 things!

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Pat Finnegan December 19, 2019
7 Simple, Effective Ways To Get Ahead As A Project Manager
Project Management

7 Simple, Effective Ways To Get Ahead As A Project Manager

We talk a lot on this website about whether Project Managers are born or made, and we always arrive at the same answer – there’s elements of both in the best P.Ms out there. That being said, the most polar opposites of ‘born’ Project Managers out there can still boost their skill levels tremendously through learning and experiences. Said another way – there’s a strong possibility of success for even the most unnatural P.Ms. In this article, we’ll be exploring 7 simple, effective ways to get ahead as a Project Manager! Let’s dive in.

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Pat Finnegan December 10, 2019
Inexperienced Project Manager? The Do's & Don'ts For Young P.M.s
Project Management

Inexperienced Project Manager? The Do’s & Don’ts For Young P.M.s

Ah, the early stages of a Project Manager’s career – everything’s so new and the possibilities are endless. Cherish these stages, because soon you’ll be an experienced, jaded Project Manager with a steel gaze! Half kidding. When a P.M. gets assigned their first project, they’ll likely feel many emotions at once – excitement, nerves, pride, anxiety, intimidation, disorientation and more. Like most promotions, becoming a Project Manager is a big deal, which requires a boost in performance and responsibilities. Is an inexperienced Project Manager truly ready? By following the list below, young Project Managers can maximize their experience on their new project while protecting themselves from the downsides! Let’s jump in.

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Pat Finnegan November 12, 2019
Project Management Efficiency Tricks & Hacks: 10 Go-To Techniques
Project Management

Project Management Efficiency Tricks & Hacks: 10 Go-To Techniques

Project management largely revolves around problem-solving, strategy and conscientiousness, but let’s get real – we also want to have a life. We desire positive outcomes and success for our projects, but we also want to leave at a reasonable hour, too. When it comes to efficient project management, ‘work smarter, not harder’ is the name of the game. We must put in enough effort to get the job done right, but we also need to monitor the time and energy it’s taking to get there. Today, we’re talking about 10 must-know project management efficiency tricks and hacks!

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Pat Finnegan November 6, 2019
Are Project Managers Useless? A Closer Look Plus My Honest Opinion
Project Management

Are Project Managers Useless? A Closer Look Plus My Honest Opinion…

Project Managers are portrayed in one of two lights in the media. Project managers are either seen as do-it-all, constantly busy workaholics, or lazy do-nothings who create more problems than they solve. The question remains – which is true? This website is focused on what Project Managers do and why they’re important – on this site, we think Project Management is extremely important. This is biased of course. Others don’t see Project Managers so favorably. They may even see the PM in a negative light, using some colorful words to describe them. Today, we explore this question: Are Project Managers useless? Here’s my honest opinion…

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Pat Finnegan November 5, 2019
How Do You Manage Multiple Projects Effectively
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How Do You Manage Multiple Projects Effectively? Our Top 10 Techniques

In a perfect world, a Project Manager would be given exactly one project at a time. We could put all of our attention and energy into getting the project completely finished before we even think about the next one. As you and I both already know, though, this world is far from perfect. People leave or get fired. New project opportunities pop up out of nowhere. Projects get delayed well beyond their original timeframe. Companies stretch resources. Busy times call for juggling. Some projects are just too small to require a full-time P.M. If you work in project management long

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Pat Finnegan October 15, 2019
Common Weaknesses Of Project Managers
Project Management

Common Weaknesses Of Project Managers: Overcoming My 6 Main Flaws

Are Project Managers born, or made? Most likely, it’s a combination of both. Whether our specific discipline is in Engineering, Software Development, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Management or none of the above, we decided to pursue our fields in part because of our natural passion and inclination for the craft. In this way at a minimum, Project Managers can be born. In the vast majority of cases, though, people within these fields need to get several years of experience on the job before being promoted to ‘Project Manager‘. These several years include valuable work experience, training and continual development. In

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Pat Finnegan August 27, 2019
Project Management Perfectionism Rise Above With These Simple Tips
Project Management

Project Management Perfectionism: Rise Above With These Simple Tips

Are you a perfectionist? Do you want every little detail to look just as you picture it? If things don’t go exactly as planned, do you struggle to cope with it, think straight, or even to breathe? (Half kidding). You may in fact be suffering from perfectionism! Project management perfectionism may sound like a good thing at first, but anyone who has either dealt with it themselves or has managed a perfectionist knows better. Luckily, overcoming perfectionism at work may just require a few changes in perspective. Let’s dive in.

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Pat Finnegan July 25, 2019
How To Be More Efficient At Work - Easy Ways
Project Management

How To Be More Efficient At Work: 8 Easy Practices

“Efficiency equals time saved; time is money; a dollar saved is a dollar earned”…you get the idea. Workplace efficiency is important for reaching goals and living a balanced life. Check out this hypothetical tale of two project managers, plus eight ways to be more efficient at work!

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Pat Finnegan June 17, 2019

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