Project Blog

Project Team Motivation

Keeping project teams motivated always poses a challenge particularly when a project can span over months and sometimes years. Over time energy levels and enthusiasm can be in short supply even among the most dynamic groups of individuals.

Unlimited Access to People – Good Or Bad?

The modern corporate world isn't getting any easier in which to survive and prosper. Access to people is almost ubiquitous. Individuals appear to be getting more and more emails. Mobile phones are a permanent fixture in most people's hands. Instant messaging is taking the place of real communication.

Setting Team Goals or Setting Own Goals?

Setting goals and objectives on an annual basis for your team can always be a challenge. The quality of the goals and objectives set is normally a reflection of the amount of time that has been spent thinking about them. Think about it – why do we set goals and objectives for everyone in the organization?

Hiring a Project Manager?……Choose Wisely…….Choose Differently.

Of course no amount of time spent selecting and interviewing will ever guarantee a perfect candidate that will always deliver. I’ve had some great hiring successes and some not so good experiences in the past. I have learned that when selecting a Project Manager, you need to think a little differently.

Recurring Project Issues? – You May Already Have The Solution.

Some years ago I was working with a client that was constantly working to improve their processes in particular in relation to project delivery. A substantial effort was undertaken at the end of each project to do a review of the project in terms of what went well, what did not go well, what can be improved upon, what should be continued and what should be stopped.

Troubleshooting

Here are a couple of pointers to help you to focus and make some real progress at the early stages of an investigation or troubleshooting exercise.

Tips for Rescuing a Troubled or Failing Project

Background to the Problem – Why have you been called to support or help rescue the project– what is the nature of the problem or problems? – have the issues been defined? What was the trigger that caused the client to take action?