When it comes to complex industries, the construction field is one of the main examples there is. If you ever worked on a construction site you probably know it can be complete chaos: workers are busy running around to assemble structures, managers are screaming loudly to be heard, materials and equipment are being moved [...]
For the past years, project management has become an essential part of a series of industry segments, because it crosses corporate and geographic boundaries, adapting to different businesses and teams’ particularities. And, due to its ever-expanding nature, every year we can foresee upcoming project management trends and predictions that are expected to bring even more [...]
As an effective team manager, understanding the problems your team faces is a significant part of the battle against fatigue. But realizing that through some innovative solutions, you can unlock increased potential for your team. That’s where the magic happens. Below are some ways to effectively optimize your project delivery by leveraging your employees' workload [...]
When starting a new career, we face a variety of challenges. These hardships are usually related to training and studying all that is required to execute the job. That’s why we bury our faces in books, take online courses, and attend classes to prepare ourselves. But, we tend to forget that starting a career also [...]
Holiday and leave management is an important aspect of any company, big or small. While it may seem like an easy task, it is so much more than simply looking at a timesheet. For example, you may need to differentiate between different types of time off, such as vacation time, personal leave, maternity leave, medical [...]
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 [...]
