Project management coaching and career development tips
Meeting project deadlines is a critical aspect of any successful project. However, it can be challenging to balance multiple tasks and deliverables while managing a tight timeline. Whether you’re working on a complex project or a simple task, meeting deadlines is essential to ensure that your work is completed on time and to a high … Read more
As businesses continue to evolve and grow, project management becomes an essential element of success. SAP Business One is a powerful tool that can help streamline project management, enabling businesses to operate more efficiently and effectively. With its robust project management capabilities, Business One is an ideal solution for businesses of all sizes. Whether you’re … Read more
Project Manager Salary Canada: Guide, Trend and Analysis Are you being paid what you are worth? In this guide, I will dive into the Project Manager Salary Canada numbers published by the Project Management Institute (PMI), provide some analysis and trend information. PMI categorizes Project Manager jobs into three levels. To find out which level … Read more
Project Manager Salary United States: Guide, Trend and Analysis Are you being paid what you are worth? In this guide, I will dive into project manager salary United States numbers published by the Project Management Institute (PMI), provide some analysis and trend information. PMI categorizes Project Manager jobs into three levels. To find out which … Read more
In today’s competitive business environment, project management has become an essential skill set for professionals across various industries. Earning a project management certification can help you enhance your skills, demonstrate your competence and commitment, and boost your career prospects. With so many options available, it might be overwhelming to decide which certification is the best … Read more
In its Pulse of the Profession 2023, PMI highlights 4 power skills that help project professionals fulfill organizational objectives: communication, problem-solving, collaborative leadership, and strategic thinking. Based on my coaching practice, I would like to highlight one fundamental power skill that will help you keep your job and demonstrate personal leadership: self-awareness. Here’s why. Have … Read more
When the pandemic and the government was doling out cash, we were happy for the support. But the additional money circulating in the economy created demand at the same time when supply chains were disrupted. More demand and less supply led to inflation. In response, the Bank of Canada started raising interest rates in March … Read more
As the project manager, you are the link to all stakeholders and project team members. If you used to work in the same physical office, with an open office layout and co-located teams, you benefited from high bandwidth communications. Not just you, but the entire team talked to each other, brainstormed and solved problems much … Read more
Last week, two friends were invited to a consultation but it turned out that the decision had already been made by the top person. The consultation was only for show. After having volunteered with this organization for over a decade, they will start to withdraw and eventually end their association. Similar “consultative” meetings occur in … Read more
A friend who’s an architect once joked, “My clients want a design that is good, fast, and affordable. I tell them to pick any two. If the design is good and fast, the price will be high. Something good and affordable will take more time. And if you want it fast and cheap, then it … Read more