Project Management

As we look to prepare students for the future, teaching project management skills in schools has become increasingly important. Our students are the future workforce, which requires them to be able to analytically assess different situations, plan activities, understand financial management, communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organisation, and innovate to improve …

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Non-project management professionals are increasingly stepping up to take on project management responsibilities. This emerging trend of “Citizen Project Managers” has, and is still, reshaping how organisations approach project execution, bringing both challenges and exciting opportunities. Having seen this trend increase over the past years, I was inspired to share some insights on this topic, …

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Trust is essential for building high-performing project teams as it helps create an environment where team members feel confident in each other’s reliability, integrity, and abilities, leading to better teamwork and project success. In project management, trust is basically the glue that holds everything together, promoting collaboration, innovation, and efficiency. However, trust in project teams …

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This article was first published on the PMI Central Illinois Chapter website on the 17th May 2024. During this month of May, as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness, I would like to dedicate this article specifically to this purpose. Unfortunately, despite the drastic increase in campaigns on mental health awareness in recent years, employee burnout remains one …

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This article was first published on the PMI Central Illinois Chapter website on the 20th of March 2024. Once upon a time, a new project request was registered with the Project Management Office, promising a generation of 10% boost in revenue. Everyone was excited. The standard project approval process was fast-tracked due to the promising …

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This article was first published on the PMI Central Illinois Chapter website on the 12th of February 2024. As a project manager, you’ve likely encountered situations where you and your teams were pressured to work on numerous urgent tasks. Once you’ve all settled in and the team starts gaining some level of momentum, another ‘urgent’ …

From Chaos to Concentration: 7 Ways to Build a Culture of Focus in Project Management Read More »

In the rapidly evolving world of IT, we frequently hear about vulnerable data being stolen and disseminated from renowned organisations, or businesses reporting disruptive attacks such as Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) assaults that bring their operations to a halt. While some of these disruptions may stem from a small bug that was not captured …

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This article, authored by me, was originally published on PM World Journal. For a comprehensive exploration of how Project Managers can play a pivotal role in supporting organisations achieving their ESG targets, including detailed insights and examples, please read the full article here. The following is a concise summary of the comprehensive piece. In today’s …

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The enchanting tale “Santa’s Merry Mishap – A Project Management Christmas Tale,” written by me and published on MaltaCEOs.mt, illustrates how the magic of Christmas mirrors the twists and turns in the dynamic world of project management. Here’s a brief summary capturing the key takeaways from this story. Introduction It was the day before Christmas, …

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Over the past several years, project management has been undergoing significant shifts. Traditionally, project management was predominantly focused on directly managing a team of people to deliver a project in a linear/phased approach (Waterfall model). With the advent of agile methodologies, project managers found themselves working with cross-functional teams and embracing iterative and incremental deliverables. …

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