Working online has become a norm in the 21st century, especially now that COVID-19 made a huge impact on our daily lives and forced us to avoid offices and other crowded places. Doing your job remotely is not such a big deal anymore, but it does pose certain challenges and requires a studious approach. This […]
Best ways project managers can improve writing skills As a project manager, you should have excellent verbal and written skills. You should be able to communicate your ideas clearly and express a well-focused message accurately. But the truth is most of us are not good at writing. It’s challenging for us to choose the right […]
No one can be a master of all; it’s too difficult a task. But you can definitely be a Jack-or-Jill-of-all-trades. As project managers, we wear multiple hats—from being facilitators and problem-solvers to translating corporate needs into actionable plans for teams and supporting assets This exposes our weaknesses on multiple fronts. I strongly believe that when […]
9 Essential Leadership Traits When we think of project managers, we think of team leaders accountable for delivering the project within the allocated deadline and budget set by the client. In reality, it takes a lot to become a project manager. Achieving a leadership position comes with massive responsibility and requires certain character qualities. Leaders […]
Resign Your Job, Not Your Dignity Most of us would agree that it’s a small world—and even smaller within professional circles. We need to make sure that we leave good impressions on the people we meet—especially where we work. I understand that this is not always possible—we can’t make everyone happy, but we must try. […]
How to fail Eloquently Change is inevitable. The same can be said for failure, which is part and parcel of professional life. Failure is tough to handle and tougher to talk about, but an unfortunate reality. “Learn from your failure!” is what we usually hear, but it’s easier said than done. But take my word for […]
Perform Under Pressure “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” We’re all familiar with this saying, and many people believe that they are better off under pressure. But in the 18-plus years of my career, I never felt that. Let’s get this straight: No one performs their best under pressure. There are situations […]
Strengthening professional networks inside the workplace is as important as the networks you build outside your professional life. Building long-lasting professional relationships require you to demonstrate sound business ethics and principles, and that you validate considerations expected of an excellent employee. Help Employees Navigate the Organization Every employee has a certain position in the hierarchy […]
Communication is an essential part of our daily life, and even more crucial to the success of any project. Although all Project Managers agree that success of a project largely depends on effective communication; regular, concise, clear and most importantly sufficient communication has become a rare commodity. Yes! It’s an art, but one can definitely […]
