Author: AIMS
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Winning Hearts and Minds: A Strategic Approach to Stakeholder Management
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Okay, imagine you’re leading a project with a complex web of stakeholders – clients, executives, team members, even government agencies. Each has their own interests, opinions, and levels of influence. Navigating this landscape can feel like walking a tightrope, but with a strategic approach to stakeholder management, you can turn these potential adversaries into allies.…
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Project Triage: Diagnosing and Prioritising Problems for Effective Recovery
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Imagine you’re an emergency room doctor faced with a rush of patients after a major incident. You need to quickly assess each patient, determine the severity of their injuries, and prioritise treatment based on urgency. This process is called triage, and it’s a critical skill in any emergency situation. Now, let’s apply this concept to…
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Book Review: Extreme Ownership – A Critical Analysis from an Australian Military Perspective
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By Jocko Willink and Leif Babin As a former officer in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), I am consistently seeking opportunities to enhance my leadership capabilities. “Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win” by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, provides a compelling framework for leadership development, drawing upon the authors’ experiences as…
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I did this 1 thing to become a more effective ICT project leader, and it changed everything.
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I used to think leadership was about technical expertise and giving orders. But after years of leading ICT projects, I realized something was missing. My teams weren’t reaching their full potential, and I felt a disconnect between myself and my team members. Then, I discovered the power of emotional intelligence. This one shift in focus…
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Passing the Baton: A Smooth Transition for New Project Managers
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Ever felt like you’re jumping onto a moving train when starting a new project? That’s often the case when you take over an existing project. There’s a team already in place, work is underway, and you need to get up to speed quickly. This transition period is crucial, and navigating it smoothly can set you…
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Keeping Your Eyes on the Prize: Aligning Project Recovery with Strategic Vision
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Alright, imagine you’re leading a team on a cross-country road trip. You’ve got a detailed map, a reliable vehicle, and a motivated crew. But what if, halfway through the journey, you realize you’re heading in the wrong direction? What if the destination you’re aiming for no longer aligns with the purpose of your trip? That’s…
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Stepping Up Your Game: Transitioning and Transforming Your Project Team
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We’ve all been there. You’re leading a project, juggling deadlines, managing resources, and striving to meet those ambitious goals. But sometimes, it feels like something’s holding you back. Maybe it’s outdated processes, a lack of clarity, or just a sense that your team isn’t firing on all cylinders. You’re ready for a change, a real…
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Empowering Decisions: Cultivating a Culture of Confident Problem-Solving
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Imagine a garden filled with blossoming plants. Each plant represents a team member, and their growth symbolizes their ability to make decisions and solve problems independently. Now, imagine yourself as the gardener. Your job isn’t to micromanage every leaf and petal, but to cultivate an environment where each plant can thrive. This is the essence…
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Drive T&T Success: Implement This Executive Reporting Strategy Today
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Technology & Transformation (T&T) projects are the lifeblood of modern businesses, driving innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage. But as a project manager, you know that navigating these complex initiatives can be like traversing a minefield. To ensure your T&T projects stay on track and deliver exceptional results, you need a robust reporting strategy that empowers…
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Delegation and Empowerment: Sharing the Load in Project Recovery
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Okay, let’s talk about a crucial skill for any Program Recovery Manager: delegation. You might be thinking, “Hang on, I’m brought in to fix this mess, shouldn’t I be the one doing all the heavy lifting?” Well, not exactly. Think of yourself as a master chef leading a team in a busy kitchen. You wouldn’t…