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Project Status Reports are the cornerstone of project performance reporting, yet are seldom well written, and even less often well understood. Whilst Project Managers may diligently (and painstakingly) produce their status reports on a regular basis, many reports end up … Continue reading
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Of course, if there are masters of clarity and simplicity out there, it’s Apple (save for their obscure iStore terms & conditions updates). You don’t even have to explain it: that’s where their magic operates, it’s so obvious. Innovative concepts, … Continue reading
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Project Managers as decision-makers influencers Project Managers encounter many situations throughout the project life when choices have to be made and decisions taken. It could be making a decision about a specific way to solve a problem, or having to choose … Continue reading
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Yesterday, I downloaded a couple of apps for my beloved iPad, and got the now familiar message about updated Apple iStore terms and conditions, which I was required to review and agree to before I could proceed with my purchase. … Continue reading
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Management is full of buzz words, latest catchy phrases and clever (or not) acronyms, and Project Management is certainly no exception. Whilst technical jargon and PM terminology help those in the field discuss concepts and ideas, when it comes to … Continue reading
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Is a picture worth a thousand words? Although I am a lover of the written word and can devour books, when it comes to professional communications, I think a good picture can be worth a thousand words. In today’s world, … Continue reading
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Listening is recognized as a key part of effective communications, yet we seem to slowly but surely forget that essential skill. We are surrounded by multiple sounds on a daily basis, yet we hardly pay attention. We sit in meetings, … Continue reading
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Someone asked me why communications are so challenging when it comes to projects, arguing that there aren’t a lot of jobs out there, particularly in the broad management arena, that don’t require good communications to be successful. The truth is, … Continue reading
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The other day I watched an episode of CSI in which the DA rejects a prosecution case put forward by Grissom’s team because of the complexity of the scientific evidence. The evidence is linked to the time of death of … Continue reading
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Common language, common success Effective communications start with using simple and clear words, and establishing a common understanding of those. On projects, we constantly refer to success. Now that is a word that is very much used and misused, and the … Continue reading
