Projects involve multiple people with different opinions, expectations, values, and ways of working, coming together to manage and execute tasks. Hence at some point, conflicts are bound to arise. Conflicts in project management are unavoidable. While different people bring new ideas to the table, they also get caught in disagreements, clashes, personal issues, and cultural...

Consider this scenario: You just closed a deal with a client to work on a major project. At the time of the project proposal, you had done a random forecast of project duration, price of resources, etc., and had reached a tentative project cost estimate. Based on the same calculation, you go ahead and divide...

“Every problem has a solution. You just have to be creative enough to find it.”                                                                                                               – Travis Kalanick Problem-solving is a skill that undoubtedly comes into play to improve creativity, execute and deliver projects delightfully. Strong problem-solving skills to improve creativity is a crucial asset for any team. Whether you’re a manager or fresher, easy...

Have you ever faced this – You work with all your might on a project, but it still fails to produce the expected results?  Now, take a step back and evaluate what really went wrong.  Did you start the project on the right note? Did you create a roadmap defining how your project will move...

Monday.com is one of the most sought-after project management tools which helps you get started with customizable project templates in minutes. This comprehensive tool comes with interesting features like collaborative task management, project milestones tracking, visual workflows, intuitive project dashboards, and more. But, it may not suit the needs of all businesses.  Monday.com is subscription-based...

“Great things in business are never done by one person. They are done by a team of people.” Steve JOBS This quote resonates well with cross-functional teamwork in an organization where employees from different departments or profiles work together to achieve a common goal.  According to 2019 Global Human Capital Trends, 31% of business leaders believe...

In a rush to meet deadlines, quality is somehow sidelined. It’s the last thing on a team’s mind when deadlines are near, and tasks are pending.  What an irony – The most important thing is sometimes the most ignored in project management.  Quality is much more than merely a process.  It’s a mindset, a driver...

When it comes to project management, we have come a long way. From writing down a to-do list on a sheet of paper, we have evolved to using professional tools to manage and execute projects. PMI’s 2014 Pulse of the Profession report reveals that inefficiency can cost businesses a whopping $109 million for every $1...

Imagine it’s a bright Monday morning, you have your cup of favorite coffee and everything is going perfectly. To your surprise, you get a call from your client asking about the status of the project.  After a lot of “umms and hmmms” … you finally admit that you have no update and need to go...

Do you know that only 36% of projects meet the requirements? This brings us to the discussion that why do so many project managers fail to develop the accurate strategy to deliver projects? Change in an organization’s priority is the leading cause of failure in 39% of the cases. This is the reason why a...