A project manager's tips on managing people, as well as how to delegate and supervise others. You'll be a pro at project management in no time!

These are the are nine essential project documents that no self-respecting project should be without when trying to manage a project. I've organised them in order of project lifecycle phase.

Junior Project Manager. Is it a great opportunity or a chance? No! It is a lot of hard work. Nevertheless, it is the best period for anyone to lay down a solid foundation for professional development. You are assigned to a project as a junior project manager. There is a senior PM. Do you think

Who’s actually in charge? You or your Calendar? Check out these brilliant calendar management tips to tame your schedule, manage your time and take back control.

Until recently i hadn’t thought much about the differences between Coaching and Mentoring. I’ve come to learn there are big differences and most recently started thinking about: When to…

Over the last few weeks, I have been reading about coaching and mentoring. The trigger for all this activity was #lrnchat on 07 April where the topic of discussion was coaching and mentoring. I always enjoy #lrnchat but this particular one was a great opportunity to understand different perspectives about coaching and mentoring and how folks in Learning and Development and HR across corporate, government, and non profit sectors interpret and utilize these techniques. Here are some thoughts from the #lrnchat community on the differences between coaching and mentoring: Coaching and mentoring are valuable to both the individual and the organization. These techniques can be used to enhance and improve personal and professional knowledge, skills, and performance. They are similar in some ways. But how are they different? Based on some reading and reflection on the topic and after a few discussions with friends and colleagues, here's my take on the differences between coaching and mentoring. While the focus and expected result from these techniques is different, overlaps do exist and organizations may use a blend of coaching and mentoring to meet specific outcomes. How have you seen coaching and mentoring work differently?

Project Management Kick Off Meeting Agenda Template, One widespread function in any type of project is the necessity for correct management, as a way to

Learn my tips for engaging and 'managing' stakeholders on a projejct. From the communication you do, to the informal chats you have about project requirements, it all counts towards relationship building. Working successfully with stakeholders is critical if you want to get a quality result at the end of your project because they are the ones that decide what quality means.

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A project charter is a formal document that details project scope, objectives, and the roles of people involved. Here's how to create it & a template to get started.

Do managers need both skills? Yes, they do. Mastering these skills will help them and their teams succeed. Become the leader you want to be. Learn how to make coaching and mentoring work for you.

It ‘s #acwrimo. The month where scholars make pledges – word targets are set, manuscript deadlines are made public and the writing retreats that were organised months ago finally happen. This…

A mentor can be a huge asset for you and your business. Here are some tips for nurturing such a critical and beneficial relationship.

This infographic shows the difference between men and women project managers, both in their career industries and their salaries.

Having just temporarily recovered from working on report cards, I thought I'd share a little about a technique I use for grading student wor...

Project risk management is a necessary and sometimes tricky skill for project managers to implement successfully. Check out this extensive how to guide filled with tips!

If you remember, I originally had my planner set-up to also hold my coaching notes. While the system was working out okay, for a lot of reasons, I wasn’t really diggin’ it. So I took some time to rework it. Customized Covers Available at my Etsy Shop The first thing I needed was more space, since […]

The Coaching vs Mentoring: Spot the Difference infographic shows how coaching and mentoring can be used in the most effective way.

What 7 things should you do to stand out of the crowd at your next interview? I give you practical tips, examples and more.

Why are people leaving project management? And what’s life like if you decide to quit?

Learn different types of project assumptions, their links to other parts of the project, and how to manage them during the project lifecycle.

From time to time, every Project Manager finds themselves managing difficult conversations. We'd rather not. So, how can you get them right?

This is a really versatile document. Get a free Terms of Reference template, perfect for your projects.

Read the article to understand what is a mentor and learn how to find the right one to help you achieve your goals. Ultimately, having a mentor...

OKRs Vs. KPIs - The 7 Differences and When to Use Which Credit to Jeroen Kraaijenbrink. Follow him for more visuals about enabling leaders to improve through… | 18 comments on LinkedIn

Are you trying to make those around you better? Improving our mentoring skills will make you a better leader, coach, and supervisor.

Even the best managers will make mistakes from time to time. There are some steps you can take to reduce mistakes and to correct problems.

In times of uncertainty when there’s little clarity on how the events will unfold, fear and worry of the unknown can consume us. Risk of business and personal lives in such surreal circumstances can cause feelings of fear, helplessness, anger and stress. Learning to lead through a crisis will require people to step up in their roles and lead others through unsettling and uncertain times

The trick to innovation and working well together is to disagree effectively! All conflicts and disagreements can be mitigated using The Sandwich Technique: This technique is commonly used when giving criticism and feedback. It states that you should: Compliment, Coach, and Encourage. Compliment– Express praise and respect for your peer’s work. E.g Good job Jim you’ve made some great headway on this project.