Tag: Project Management
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Finding the Sweet Spot: An ICT Project Manager’s Perspective on Control
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This spectrum perfectly illustrates the tightrope we walk as ICT Project Managers. We’re constantly striving to find that optimal balance between control and empowerment. Too much control (Micro-Management): We risk stifling creativity, demotivating our team, and becoming a bottleneck to progress. In the fast-paced world of ICT, where innovation and agility are key, this approach…
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Walking the Tightrope: An ICT Project Manager’s Take on Cost Management
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Cost management in ICT projects is a bit like walking a tightrope. On one side, we have the unyielding demands of the project’s cost case – the budget we absolutely have to stick to. On the other, we’re striving for a solution that fully satisfies our client’s needs and expectations. And as any seasoned project…
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Unearth the Root Cause: Elevate Your Infrastructure Problem-Solving
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Infrastructure project managers need to be adept at identifying the root causes of problems to implement effective solutions. Problem-solving is a critical skill for these professionals, and incorporating data-driven root cause analysis can significantly enhance their ability to tackle challenges. Here’s how infrastructure project managers can leverage root cause analysis for better problem-solving: 1. Define the…
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SCAMPERing Your Way to Cloud Project Success
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The SCAMPER framework is a powerful tool for sparking creativity and innovation. It prompts you to ask seven key questions about your product, service, or process: Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, and Reverse. Cloud project managers must be prepared to help business leaders solve problems and challenges innovatively as they arise. These…
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Ever wondered how AI could totally change the game for project managers? 🤖
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Get this: they reckon 40% of project management tasks could be automated by AI in the next few years! That means heaps more time to focus on the stuff that really matters – like leading your team and nailing your project goals. 👥 But here’s the kicker: will you be a project manager who just uses…
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Why Clarity and Stability are Crucial for Project Recovery
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Imagine you’re building a complex machine, like a high-performance racing car. You’ve got a team of skilled engineers, each specializing in different parts – the engine, the transmission, the aerodynamics. But if everyone works in isolation, without a shared understanding of the overall design and goals, you’ll end up with a Frankenstein car that’s more…
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Hypothetical Case Study Example
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“Lifeblood Health,” a large Australian healthcare provider, embarked on an ambitious agile project to implement a new AI-powered patient management system. The goal was to improve patient care coordination, streamline administrative tasks, and enhance overall operational efficiency. However, the project soon encountered challenges: To overcome these challenges, Lifeblood Health’s leadership drew inspiration from the Hacking…
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The Decisive Leader: Cultivating a Culture of Informed and Timely Decision-Making
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Effective leadership hinges on the ability to make sound decisions promptly and decisively. However, many leaders struggle with decision paralysis, procrastination, or impulsive choices, leading to frustration, missed deadlines, and ultimately, diminished team morale and productivity. Consider this scenario: A project manager, awaiting a crucial decision from their leader, faces a project delay due to…
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Waterfall vs. Agile: Finding the Right Project Management Approach
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In the world of project management, there are two main methodologies that often dominate the conversation: Waterfall and Agile. It’s a bit like choosing between driving a train and captaining a sailboat. Both will get you to your destination, but the journey and the way you navigate will be quite different. Waterfall, much like its name suggests,…
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Here’s the list of Hacking HR panels I’ve attended and available on YouTube:
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Empathy, Wellbeing, and Mental Health in the Workplace Building Culture and Fostering Inclusion Leadership, Team Dynamics, and Performance Digital Transformation, Technology, and AI in HR Strategic HR Practices and Change Management