Introduction Project management can often feel like an uphill battle—keeping tasks organized, ensuring clear communication, and maintaining efficiency within a team. The right tools can make all the difference, and JIRA has proven to be one of the most effective platforms for managing Agile projects. Whether you’re new to JIRA or considering implementing it for … More Why JIRA is a Game-Changer for Project Managers
Understanding key project management terms is crucial for successfully navigating the world of projects, whether you are a new project manager or an experienced professional. In this post, we will explore ten essential terms that you are likely to encounter in project management. 1. Business as Usual (BAU) Business as Usual (BAU) refers to the … More 10 Essential Project Management Terms You Need to Know
IT projects are expensive. Whether it’s a software upgrade, a new system implementation, or infrastructure changes, costs can quickly run into hundreds of thousands—or even millions—of dollars. As a project manager, accurately estimating these costs at the outset is critical. Proper budgeting ensures smooth execution, avoids last-minute financial surprises, and helps maintain stakeholder confidence. However, … More The Hidden Costs of IT Projects: What Every Project Manager Needs to Know
Today I want to share five practical techniques to help you build a strong relationship with your project team. Why? Because a high-performing team is one of the most powerful assets a project manager can have. If your team is engaged, motivated, and working toward a shared goal, you’re far more likely to deliver your … More 5 Techniques to Build Strong Relationships with Your Project Team
Managing scope effectively is one of the most critical responsibilities of a project manager. Without clear boundaries, projects can spiral into chaos, leading to delays, budget overruns, and frustrated stakeholders. In this post, we’ll cover five red flags that indicate your scope management is failing—and what you can do to fix it before your project … More 5 Red Flags That Your Scope Management Is Failing
As a project manager, your time is your most valuable asset. Between juggling tasks, meetings, emails, and deadlines, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But what if you could free up time, clear mental clutter, and run your project almost on autopilot—all while leaving the office on time every day? In this post, I’ll share three … More 3 Powerful Productivity Hacks for Project Managers
Defect management is a critical aspect of any project involving software development, upgrades, or testing. It ensures that your product meets all requirements, functions as intended, and integrates seamlessly with business processes. Testing is one of the most intense and unpredictable phases of a project, often impacting timelines and delaying launches. That’s why effective defect … More Common defect management mistakes
Project management can sometimes feel like a foreign language—full of acronyms, buzzwords, and terms that sound way fancier than they really are. But don’t worry! Here’s a fun, no-nonsense guide to 10 common project management terms that will have you speaking the lingo like a pro. 1. Business Case – Your Project’s Elevator Pitch Think … More Ten Project Manager Terms you need to know
Anyone can become a better project manager. It takes intent, time and experience. However, there are things you can do to accelerate the process and as a result increase your value as a project manager faster. The more valuable you are, the more earning potential you have. In this article, I will share three powerful … More Boost your project management skills with these three high-leverage tactics
Summary: Poor stakeholder management. Bad planning and a poor project plan. Not creating a good team atmosphere. Not using and maintaining the project plan correctly. Being a project monitor but not a project driver. In my 12 years in change management I have witnessed many IT projects. Not just mine, but also those of other … More Top five project manager mistakes
Project Manager Interview Tips (Top Ten) Over the past ten years, I’ve applied and interviewed for for six increasingly senior project roles, and I was successful in all cases. I have also interviewed over thirty prospective project assistants/managers, for permeant and contractor positions. Throughout this process I have observed a number of commonalities regarding interview … More Project Manager Interview Tips
We’re going to have a bit of fun in this blog. I’m going to ask you three questions, and if you can hand on heart answer ‘yes’ to all of them, I think it fair to assume you are a good project manager. If you answer ‘no’ to any of them, then get excited, because … More Are you a good project manager? Answer these three simple questions to find out!
As a top project manager you should be able to articulate the progress of your project clearly, concisely and confidently. Having excellent verbal communication skills is key if you want to be a great project manager. You can communicate far more with voice than you can with written words, especially if you are communicating face … More How project managers should give a good verbal project update
Project manager interview questions and answer tips (Top Ten!) If you are applying for a job as a project manager, then you’re going to want to read this article. I’m going to share with you the top ten project manager interview questions I’ve come across during my eleven years in project management (both as an … More Project Manager Interview Questions and Answers
How to become a project manager in nine steps Are you thinking about getting into project management? Are you not quite sure how to do it or even where to start? In this blog I will break down the steps to become a project manager. I know they work because I followed them myself! This … More How to become a Project Manager
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