Imagine this: You take up a new project with a new client. You set up meetings to understand and plan the project execution strategy. You adopt a project management software to ensure workflow is streamlined and all project deadlines are met. But, you overlooked a few factors: The software didn’t have a reporting feature, making...

Imagine you have a diverse set of people in your team, each coming from different backgrounds. They have a different way to work, and their work ethics might differ from what you have set for yourself.  Now, as a project manager, how would you feel about this? There are two ways to deal with such...

Are project goals and project objectives both the same thing? Yes? Then, why so?  If not, then again, why do you think these two terms are different? Taking a broader outlook, most people tend to use the words ‘project goals’ and ‘project objectives’ interchangeably. But, there is a world of difference between the two. Let’s...

Setting accurate and realistic project management goals is essential to ensure a hassle-free execution. Why? Let’s take the example of New Coke that was introduced in 1985 to get a clearer picture: So, in 1985, Coca-Cola introduced “New Coke”. They did their research and changed the drink formula to make it taste better, or so...

Project management is one of those things that appears to be a relatively easy thing to accomplish — until you get started it.  As organizations grow, their ability to consistently manage and deliver projects starts to play a much bigger role.  Top organizations know that project management covers a lot of aspects, including: Ticking off...

Being a newbie in the project management field can suck big time, especially if you have no clue on how to go about a certain process. It becomes worse when you are expected to deliver just like your predecessors when you don’t even know where to begin! But do not panic. We are here to...

I get asked about project success criteria a lot, specifically about handling complex stages and elements of project management. So I thought let me start with handling the important and unpredictable elements crucial to project success- human resources.  Let’s understand the concept of human resources with the help of an example.  As a project manager,...

Every new project comes as a delight to client-centric companies, as they get a golden opportunity to uplift their business growth. However, the factor that decides whether they will thrive or fail at the end is their project management efforts. It is very important to put in all the efforts with all your heart into...

In the business world, nothing is more pleasant than a flourishing client relationship. To ensure long-term client relationships, you have to be at your best to deliver projects on the promised time. Whenever you fail to meet the delivery date, your brand is likely to face the heat afterward. Generally, businesses, especially small ones, miss...

Expect the best, plan for the worst, and prepare to be surprised. These words, written by American writer and consultant Denis E. Waitley, pretty much sum up the essence of smart project management. To ensure professional, well-thought project management, it’s essential to take care of its key aspects.  While the elements of a project plan...