Seven Secrets of a Successful Project Manager
As many of my readers know, I have been a project manager for longer than I care to admit. In my career, I have mentored many young project managers at…
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How the Project Management role is changing (for the better)
I was a project manager when Bill Gates was still studying Basic at Harvard University. I watched the birth of Agile and the adoption of Hybrid. I’ve managed multi-million dollar…
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There is a good reason why everyone hates Microsoft Project
There are two things people say about Microsoft Project. Microsoft Project is the industry standard for project management software. And everyone hates Microsoft Project. Although there have been some declines…
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2017 Predictions for Project Management
How was 2016? If you are similar to me, then 2016 did not go as expected. However, this is the season that we take out the crystal ball and look…
Binfire Wins 2016 Project Management Awards From FinancesOnline
Managing projects is a difficult, and often boring process, which makes it difficult for developers to cherry pick a blockbuster, or balance between simplicity and functionality, if you prefer to…
Project managers need to show passion every chance they get
Project managers will not find in any text books about project management that they need to bring real passion to work for the success of their projects. That is too bad, based on…
The project manager’s guide to surviving the Trump Presidency
Congratulations. You survived the 2016 Presidential elections last Tuesday. Over the weekend, you mourned or celebrated, depending on your political viewpoint. If you are a project manager, wondering how to…
How project management software can save you
When we think about the benefits of desktop or online project management software, efficiency and speed to market come to mind. Project management software makes it easier to plan, track and monitor…
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Can Project Management Software create trust?
Employee trust is not a commodity that can be purchased or traded. No chief operating officer quantifies trust. There is no line item for employee trust on a corporate balance…
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Remote workers help your bottom line
We know the added value of remote workers for the company. Lower office expenses combined with higher productivity levels make remote workers an attractive option for companies of all sizes. …
