Starting your journey as a project manager is no fairy tale. You have too many things on your plate – assigning tasks, meeting deadlines, setting budgets, risk management, and all sorts of things. I wonder how things are even more challenging for those managing multiple projects simultaneously! Don’t worry – I have something for you....

Irrespective of how much experience you have, project management always tests your limits with difficult challenges, such as team conflicts, tight budget, or short delivery windows. Even with this, project managers are expected to overcome such challenges and retain complete control over the quality of project development.  Would you be surprised to find out that...

Project management will unarguably be an impossible task if you don’t have a dexterous project manager, an adequate number of executives, the right tools, etc. at your disposal. This could be the case with start-ups, considering their budget-related problems. But the question that comes to mind is: ‘Why do business projects of global organizations struggle,...

Risks and change requests are two factors that can jeopardize the project management triangle. But there is a third hidden factor that takes you closer to project failure: ‘Silly mistakes.’ Success does not consist in never making mistakes but in never making the same one a second time. — George Bernard Shaw You encounter different types...

Do you know the factor that ensures a smooth transition during the project’s phases, i.e., initiation, planning, execution, and closure?  Can’t think of a couple of words to answer? Well, then, you would undoubtedly struggle during your project management journey. Being vague with regards to project objectives is the primary reason that will lead to...

A project comprises thousands of elements, which makes tasks related to management tough. It is one of those reasons why businesses invest a big chunk of money to get a diligent project manager and executives on board.   Out of thousands, there are 3 project elements that you must handle in the best possible manner: ‘Cost,’...

Project management doesn’t seem important when you evaluate it on paper, but it directly correlates with business growth.  You enjoy amazing brand equity and economic benefits when you manage in-house or clients’ projects appropriately.  Turns out that Abraham Lincoln was right when he said, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I...

Every business owner has some desires, and the most common ones are: Improving sales growth exponentially  Staying two steps ahead of competitors  Joining Fortune 500 for global recognition  These desires are mere wishes if you don’t strive to fulfill them, right? So, keep your cards close and track what matters most, to emerge as a...

The life of project managers has always been tough, and it gets irksome when they have a tight time window and budget.  ‘Do clients care about this?’ The answer is ‘Big NO’. Clients just want timely delivery of promised project deliverables, and this puts more pressure on project managers. Now, this fact begs the question:...

Ever stuck in the never-ending loop of sudden ‘urgent tasks’ that hamper project progression? Or do you often face resource limitations while in the middle of a project? You see, it’s not easy being a project manager.  You need to keep track of numerous things, especially in the modern-day business environment that constantly aims to...