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Key Skill for Project Managers: Concept Development

Inloox

Thus, concept development is an important key skill for project managers and all those who want to become one. Competencies for concept development In project management, we generally use a very structured approach to work through a plan according to clear specifications. Information for the project team.

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Five Bad Communication Habits to Avoid

Project Risk Coach

Without exception, I hear—poor communication. Let’s look at five bad communication habits to avoid and what to do about each. Bill could periodically review the charter with his project team to ensure that the team is aligned with the original intent of the project. We all develop habits, some good and some bad.

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Five Bad Communication Habits to Avoid

Project Risk Coach

Without exception, I hear—poor communication. Let’s look at five bad communication habits to avoid and what to do about each. Bill could periodically review the charter with his project team to ensure that the team is aligned with the original intent of the project. We all develop habits, some good and some bad.

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How to Overcome 12 Common Requirements Mistakes

Project Risk Coach

Or perhaps your team said they had gathered the requirements, but in reality, the team had hastily rushed through the requirement process resulting in rework, missed deadlines, and another blown budget. The project manager should define the approach to requirements development and management. Poor requirements change process.

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It’s all in the Presentation

The Lazy Project Manager

And so the meal continued through a mediocre appetizer and on until the main course finally arrived … without Brussels sprouts (the good news) but also without anything in their place as requested (the bad news). Presentation can win the day. Simple Yet Stylish Project Visuals to Impress Your Audience. But it shouldn’t be so.

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7 Tips for Managing International Project Teams

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Managing international project teams requires cultural sensitivity and an awareness of what makes us different — and the same. In this article you’ll learn 7 helpful tips for working with international teams on global projects. Working with global teams is normal. Many of us do manage international teams now.

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How to Manage Project Scope Without Scope Creep (with examples)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

However, those changes should be fully analyzed, documented and incorporated into the project. Scope creep is the more common term but you might hear both, especially if you are working in software development. Ultimately, it isn’t the project manager coming up with new requirements and asking the team to “just do it”.