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 differences.  When such conflicts go out of hand, they can ruin promising projects, stopping them in their tracks.  As project managers, you have the power to prevent conflicts from amplifying before the entire p ..read more

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 resources and set the project deadline. But halfway through, you find yourself in a situation of project cost overrun. Also, you have an exhausted team due to the overallocation of resources. What more? The project outcomes now seem difficult to achieve given the unrealistic project expec ..read more

“Every problem has a solution. You just have to be creative enough to find it.”                                                                                       &n ..read more

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 and where your efforts will be dedicated?  If not, you know where you fell short! A well-thought-out plan helps you work smartly by channelizing your efforts and time in the right direction, leading to successful project completion. It acts as a guiding force that monitors every step you take ..read more

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 and can turn out to be pricey for small to mid-sized teams. There are a number of advanced project management features but it can get very complex for a new user to understand and use the ..read more

“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 that cross-functional teams handle most of the work at their organizations. Cross-functional teams have diverse individuals with varying degrees of skill sets, and they collaborate to work towards common business goals. But, is working ..read more

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 that decides the fate of projects.  While poor quality can put your business in a bad light, maintaining high quality in projects from the very beginning can result in flawless deliverables.  Dig into this blog to learn everything there is to know about project qu ..read more

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 billion they invest in a project.  This clearly emphasizes the importance of proper project management: from analyzing employee productivity to evaluating potential timeline pitfalls and delays. Fortunately, these days, both companies and individuals have several options when it ..read more

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 back to square one. Not the best feeling, right?  Tracking the progress of your project can be tricky. As a project manager, you constantly have to be on your toes to track various project elements such as the team members who are handling different project tasks, the sanctioned budget, scope, re ..read more

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 lot of businesses are often afraid of introducing changes. But, in this modern era, change is inevitable as it is the main factor influencing growth. The changes in the requirements can’t be controlled and that’s because of different factors: Evolving market trends Vague business objectives C ..read more