Archive for category Project Management
Becoming a SCRUM Master
Posted by admin in Project Management on September 11th, 2009
Back in July we covered Tools for Implmeneting SCRUM, a guide to managing complex projects. This is a follow up to that on going to the next level, becoming a SCRUM Master. Why is it important? Because it will give you a better overall outlook on how to handle the idiosyncrasy of dealing with overly-complex [...]
Top Methods for Gathering Requirements
Posted by mpanic in Project Management, Tips and Tricks on September 7th, 2009
In order to do any project properly a project manager must complete their due diligence, including gathering all the requirements for the job. Without all the requirements it’s impossible to call any project completed.
To get started, this list of 10 techniques for gathering requirements is a must-read. As a rebuttal to that article, here’s another [...]
Low Tech Project Management Tools
Posted by LeadPM in General, Project Management on September 2nd, 2009
We live in a digital world, electronic everything, social media and networking as driving forces towards a common goal. But what if implementing those into your project meant more time and no real gain? Sometimes, low tech is the best way to go about project management. Some tools that could be useful:
White Board. Extremely efficient [...]
Tools to Help you Test That Potential New Hire
Posted by LeadPM in Project Management, Tips and Tricks on August 31st, 2009
Bringing team members on is always stressful, and the number of new applicants is on a sharp rise, making your choice even harder. Given that most interviews last less than an hour, what can you do to ensure you hire the right prospect? Utilize some tools to discover what the potential new hire can and [...]
Reward Ideas for a Job Well Done
Posted by LeadPM in Project Management, Tips and Tricks on August 28th, 2009
Today’s economy is ruff, workers are asking to reduce the hours they put in and accomplish more, boost productivity but lower overhead costs. This can bring moral of a department down. Offering rewards or incentives for a job well done can often bring the moral right back up again and give team members goals to [...]
Options for Cheap Communications
Posted by LeadPM in Project Management, Tips and Tricks on August 19th, 2009
Staying in constant communication with team members ensures your role as project manager will go as smoothly as possible. Staying in communication can be extremely costly though, so here are a few options for cheaper ways to communicate.
Instant messenger. Built into Google’s Gmail email system, accessible by a multitude of third party clients like Pidgin, [...]
BlackBerry Apps for the Project Manager
Posted by LeadPM in Project Management, Tips and Tricks on August 14th, 2009
So far we’ve covered mobile project management apps for the iPhone, Android and Windows Mobile powered devices, this post is aimed at the phone that changed the industry, the Blackberry.
Apply named, Project Manager is one worth considering, since it can handle so many different tasks. For those on the go, this Mileage Tracker can be [...]
Windows Mobile Apps for the Project Manager
Posted by LeadPM in Project Management, Tips and Tricks on August 5th, 2009
Over the last few weeks we’ve covered apps for the Android and the iPhone, today we’ll take a look at apps for Windows Mobile devices.
Utilizing apps for your Windows Mobile powered smart phone allows for better project management the go, getting updates, monitoring jobs and keeping in touch with staff and clients. Mobile Top Software [...]
Moving Towards a Virtual Office
Posted by admin in Project Management on August 3rd, 2009
It’s been proven that the environment in which employees work has a near direct effect on their productivity and happiness. Cube farms are still very much a part of business life, but they don’t have to be. With the help of cloud computing, many employers and project managers are allowing their staff to work on [...]
Top Life Management Blogs
Posted by LeadPM in Project Management on July 29th, 2009
Managing project and employees takes a toll emotionally and physically, that’s where life management comes in. Sometimes you can GTD and SCRUM all day, but if you aren’t looking at the bigger picture, not only can stuff get skipped, you could miss out on important experiences and happenings. Compiled here is a list of life [...]