Tag: Project Management
-
Knowing Thyself: The Key to Project Management Success
—
by
The ancient Greek aphorism, “Know thyself,” inscribed on the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, holds profound wisdom for project managers in the modern world. It’s not just about understanding your strengths and weaknesses, but also about actively seeking feedback and understanding the values of those around you. This self-awareness is the foundation upon which successful…
-
Igniting the Spark: Crafting a Recovery Plan that Inspires Belief
—
by
“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” Wise words from Anatole France, and they ring especially true when it comes to rescuing a troubled project. You can have the most technically brilliant recovery plan in the world, but if your team doesn’t believe in…
-
Leading with Emotional Intelligence in ICT: My Personal Journey
—
by
Goleman, Boyatzis, and McKee’s “Primal Leadership” has truly resonated with me and how I approach leading my ICT projects. It’s given me a framework for understanding how my emotions and actions directly impact my team’s performance and the project’s success. Here’s how I’m applying their insights: Emotional Contagion and Resonance: I’ve become acutely aware of…
-
Building Trust, Not Blame: The Foundation of Successful Project Recovery
—
by
Imagine walking into a project that’s in crisis mode. Deadlines are whooshing past, the budget is hemorrhaging, and the team is a mix of stressed, defensive, and finger-pointing. As the Program Recovery Manager, your instinct might be to crack the whip, find the culprits, and demand accountability. But hold on! There’s a more effective, and…
-
Want to become an IT Project Manager and not sure where to begin? Let’s explore this exciting career path!
—
by
Stepping into the World of IT Project Management This journey starts with understanding the landscape. What does an IT Project Manager actually do in the Australian context? Think of them as the conductor of an orchestra, bringing together diverse technical experts – developers, analysts, and testers – to achieve a shared goal, like implementing a…