Project Management

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

Pat Finnegan August 27, 2019

Project Management

How Do You Transition A Project To A New Project Manager?

It happens all too often. Projects get reassigned. A project manager decides to leave the company. A P.M. on another project is leaving, so you get pulled off your project to go manage theirs. Does this sound familiar? While common in the industry, the project “hand off” is one of the most significant and impactful events on the project’s outcome, and a bad handoff can take a big bite out of the results. At this stage, there’s a logical question to ask: How do you transition a project to a new project manager? Like most things, a good project hand-off

Pat Finnegan August 21, 2019

Project Management

What Is The Agile Project Management Process? 4 Simple Techniques

We all desire to work more efficiently, improve our results and stop wasting so much time. Unfortunately, many traditional ways of doing business are becoming outdated. Working in an office eight hours a day, five days per week was once the gold standard. Now, flexible work hours and working remotely are commonplace. Conference calls have replaced meetings – heck, even conference calls are now outdated thanks to Skype and video conferencing! We all know what it feels like to space out during mind-numbing, useless meetings. The world of business is evolving quickly, and the Project Management profession is no exception. You may hear certain buzzwords echo around the industry. In this article, we’ll discuss one of the top recent trending words in project management: Agile. What is the Agile project management process exactly? Let’s find out.

Pat Finnegan August 19, 2019

Career Planning

Can An Engineer Become A Project Manager? 5 Realities To Consider

The field of engineering has grown drastically in the past couple of decades, as has the overall demand for engineers in the workplace. Well over 100,000 students graduate with a degree in engineering each year, according to ASEE – that’s in the US and Canada alone. Engineers are sought after by many companies for their problem solving abilities, discipline and technical backgrounds. There is a caveat worth mentioning, though – many of these companies aren’t engineering firms. Statistics vary, but I’ve heard as many as ~50% of all engineering degree holders are not actually working as engineers. Supply and demand dictates that the more engineers there are in the workplace, there’s less of a demand for them all, and the job market gets more saturated as the pace of supply outruns the pace of demand. If you’re an engineering graduate, it’s a coin toss chance as to whether you’ll work as an engineer or not. There are, however, many alternative careers that engineers are a good fit for. Onto the main focus of this article: can an engineer become a project manager? Let’s explore it.

Pat Finnegan August 16, 2019

Project Management

What Should A Project Manager Do If The Customer Delays A Project?

Delays on projects are nothing new. Between the scope of work changing, unexpected issues arising and things not going according to plan, projects are routinely delayed around the world, at least according to their original schedule. In fact, only about one-third of projects are completed on time, according to Wellingtone. When the contractor or designer delays the project, the Owner has plenty of rights afforded to them via laws and the contract. Not to mention, they’re the ones paying, and can withhold making any payments for a number of reasons. But what should a project manager do if the customer

Pat Finnegan August 8, 2019

Project Management

Project Management Lessons From The Emergency Room

Project management is a discipline that requires many skills. A project manager must have knowledge and experience relating to budgeting and planning, as well as people skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure. The former can be learned in the classroom or through lessons. The latter, however, is learned on the job in real-world scenarios. When it comes to making decisions under pressure and getting things done quickly, what better place to get project managements lessons than from the emergency room?

Pat Finnegan August 6, 2019

Project Management

10 Common Issues Project Managers Face & How To Solve Them

Project managers work in many different fields. Many industries require project managers to oversee their work. This includes I.T., construction, business processes/operations and even entertainment. One thing remains constant – project managers will need to deal with some no-so-enjoyable situations. Luckily, we have each other! In this article, we examine 10 common issues project managers face, and ways we can solve them. Let’s dive in.

Pat Finnegan July 25, 2019

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.

Pat Finnegan July 25, 2019

managing projects as an introvert: essential tips

Project Management

Introverted Project Manager? 13 Must-Know Tips For Introverted Managers

Are you an introvert? Being an introverted person comes with a unique set of challenges when working with others, and managing projects as introvert is no exception. However, not all hope is lost. In fact, introverts can learn to become great project manager, leaders and even elite-level professionals. Let’s dive in to the details of being introverted, and how one can be successful managing projects as an introvert!

Pat Finnegan July 24, 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!

Pat Finnegan June 17, 2019

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