You likely have experience using project management software, or at least are familiar with some of the options available. But is using project management software a “must” for every project? Is the investment into both the cost and the time of the software worth it for your team? Read on to learn what you can…
New year, new you – isn’t that the how the saying goes? No matter how you feel about making resolutions, the new year does always bring with it the season of change. People make resolutions for their health, wealth, and the years ahead. You may have some personal resolutions, but what about your project management…
The goal for every project is success. For a project manager, that means your build is complete, your budget is happy, your timetable was accurate, and every detail in between is resolved. But how do you actually achieve these goals? The answer is simple: You have to work SMART.
As a project manager, it’s important that both your team and partners understand what makes you the most qualified person for your next build. However, it may surprise you to learn that while education and experience certainly factor in, an increasing trend in the project management industry is the desire for better “soft skills” –…
One of the more recent trends affecting builds across the board is Building Information Modeling, or BIM. This trend has risen throughout 2019 and is predicted to become even more popular in 2020. As this most recent wave of technology sweeps across the project management industry, it is always a smart idea to understand what…
Project managers have dozens of tasks to manage, and figuring out which tasks must take priority can be difficult, and may even change from project to project. But all project managers know that the one thing that will always take precedence over any other task is to ensure the safety of everyone on your team….
When you hear the phrase “green project management,” you may think of those endeavors related solely to creating more environmentally-friendly resources, like renewable energy projects. But going green doesn’t only apply to projects that are focused on the environment. In fact, it’s a smart idea for project managers of all types to review and implement…
2019 has proven over and over that technology is king of nearly every industry, including project management. Many managers may find themselves resistant to the idea of taking the tech leap into some of the newest resources available, often because they just don’t know what to expect. But a smart project manager also knows the…
Technology is changing the landscape of industries across the board, and project management is no exception. It’s always a good idea to stay on top of the latest developments, and an even better idea to do your research to determine if these developments are the right fit for your team. If you’re wondering whether including…
You already understand the value of sticking to a Budget. But you might not realize that, even if your bottom line matches your goal, your project could still stand to lose a few pounds of “project fat” that are keeping it from becoming a more efficient, practical version of itself. So how do you whip…