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12 Signs That You Might Be a Project Manager
I've been a project manager for so long, it carries into my personal life. I've received ridicule from my wife and friends about my unique approach to getting things done. So (with apologies to comedian Jeff Foxworthy) here is a primer to determine if you might also...
7 Tips For Successfully Managing Your 1st Project
So you've made it. After months or maybe years, you have been assigned to manage your first project. You might have some help. You may have a mentor or two. But like any self-respecting project manager managing your 1st project, you want to be independent. Here are...
5 Reasons Project Managers are Sexy
Sexy is defined in the dictionary as exciting, appealing and glamorous. It draws people in. This definition made me realize how sexy project managers are. In fact, with that definition in mind, any project manager who doesn't think his or her role is sexy should be...
How to Manage Expectations on Yellow and Red Projects
I once worked with a project manager who insisted on reporting projects as green in every weekly status report. There were times when he would alter an issue status or hide issues from executives to "fool" them into thinking everything was OK. Sometimes this worked....
The 2 Error Types That Destroy Your Management Credibility
I can't think of a college class that I disliked as much as statistics. It was one of those classes where it made a lot of sense when the professor explained it on the board. Put a test in front of me though, and I was lost. I would understand it when it was...
7 Ways to Make Executives Love Your Project Status
As project managers, we all have our weekly status meetings. For some, it can be a stressful time, especially if the project is behind. For others, it becomes as mundane as going for a cup of coffee. Whatever your situation is, it is important to make sure you're...