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How to be a Superhero Project Manager

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First, let’s define what project success really means. In order to hit the mark, here are the three things a hero project manager must do: Execute with speed (Deliver the project on time). Protect all assets (Stay on budget). These are all common goals of project managers in any organization. Protect all assets.

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Unveiling the Project Lifecycle Models: The Basics

Project Pulse Journal

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you navigating the complex waters of project management, feeling the push and pull of deadlines, budgets, and expectations? Every project manager, whether new or old, knows that steering a project to success is no small feat. Unlock the full potential of your project skills.

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Project Management Artifacts: Essential Tools to Enhance Project Management

Project Pulse Journal

Malinawan, PMP Choosing the appropriate tools and techniques to your advantage is essential for professionals working in the dynamic field of project management who must contend with issues like project budget constraints, tight deadlines, and constantly changing requirements. References: Project Management Institute.

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31 agency challenges and how to tackle them

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Read about how to get to a flow state for project teams 17. Budgets It’s not uncommon that clients want agencies to squeeze more out of their budgets than what they bargained for. Challenge: Managing budgets effectively is crucial for profitability. Challenge: Managing budgets effectively is crucial for profitability.

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Agency operations: A 5-step framework for running a successful agency

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A 2022 Gusto study shared that finding a replacement can cost between half and double an employee’s salary. You may question whether putting this time and effort into staff retention has an impact, but a 2022 DMEXCO survey shared that “29% of respondents said that it is taking an average of three to six months to fill an advertised vacancy.

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Project collaboration: the key to successful project management (and happy teams)

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Remote project collaboration tips Since the pandemic, there has been a shifting trend toward remote working. In fact, McKinsey’s annual American Opportunity Survey found that in 2022, 58% of their survey respondents had the opportunity to work from home at least one day a week. Keep the feedback loop open at all times.

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Workload planning: A complete guide

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Workload planning ( or “ workload management ”) is your fast track to meeting project goals without causing team burnout. Dive into your project head first without a solid plan? Completing work on time and on budget just got further out of reach. Doing so ensures project success , and prevents any potential burnout.