Most projects start with a simple idea. Someone thinks of a product or service that may be wanted or needed, and then they assemble a team to bring that idea to market. Not long after, tasks are allocated, timelines are set, meetings are held, and, finally, the project is completed and the consumer’s needs are [...]
Struggling to stay motivated? Slowly losing gusto as the finish line seems further and further out of reach? It’s easy to procrastinate when your heart isn’t in a project. And, of course, we all have those days when we’re just not feeling it. Other times, stuff gets in the way; family-life gets hectic, side projects [...]
The Guggenheim Museum, The Tokyo Sky Tree, Sydney Opera House. These are just some examples of architecture outstanding enough to take our breath away. As we marvel at their incredible lines and majestic geometries, we may not consider the sophisticated project management systems that bring these buildings to life. The reality is that all architectural [...]
Engineering is a highly technical field that involves the construction of roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, bridges, sewage systems, and more. Not only does the complex nature of such projects make it difficult to reach goals on time and within budget, constantly changing requirements from clients, extreme weather conditions, and immense pressure from stakeholders make it [...]
Feeling overwhelmed these days? You’re not alone. It seems like we’re moving from project to project faster and faster each day. You have to wonder if you’re using your time as efficiently as you can, but what is the best way to get work done? And how much time should be spent in meetings? Sending [...]
During a normal day at work (or from home), you’ve got calls to answer, emails to reply to and meetings or virtual meetings to attend. All of this, while some ‘’less’’ important tasks may pile up. And deciding what deserves your attention can quickly become overwhelming. By implementing prioritization strategies, you will surely change the [...]
One of the most important aspects of a project manager’s job is choosing the right project management software. It might sound simple. They all do the same stuff, right? Wrong. Or more like Ish. As a rule, they claim to have similar features but the real, I-got-your-back-news is that not all of them are created [...]
While talent can attract customers, retaining them is a whole other challenge. Today, you will learn that building on loyalty is more profitable than recruiting new clients. Some of the most effective ways for marketing agencies to retain clients include establishing a good product fit, setting realistic expectations, having monthly reports and implementing a leads [...]
As you probably know, the success of a project is due to good work ethic, great team efforts and efficient project management planning. Keep in mind that it is necessary to plan each task of your projects in a methodical way. If you do so, all of your team members and co-workers will be able [...]
Regardless of the industry, an engineer may be called upon to intervene in the performance of many tasks during his career. Although the profession is generally focused on a specific expertise, it can happen that an engineer is asked to juggle between a more practical side of the company he works for and the management [...]
