Himanshu Bansal

I am Program Manager (Application Support) at TCS with more than 10 years of experience in application development, maintenance and support. I write about project management, technical development of this site and other topics related to success. Read my posts below or contact through Contact us page.

May 182011
 
Basic Tricks to successfully execute a project

When your project is in execution phase (Executing Process Group as per PMBOK), following tricks can make the difference between successful and failed project. Plan Infrastructure first: Arrange for basic infrastructure such as mobile phone, laptop, data card, software, stationary, visa, travel tickets etc. earlier in the project. Delegate (but do not promote multi-level delegation) Delegate most tasks: A Project Manager should only set […]

May 142011
 
Let's join Toastmasters

I was 12 years old when I was forced to give my first speech in School. I intentionally left my notes at home so that my teacher permits me to not speak but she insisted me to speak or say sorry on the stage. I spoke. Thereafter, I stopped volunteering to give any speech. Now, I ask […]

May 062011
 
The Art of WOO - promote your idea with charm

My team’s performance was suddenly getting invisible to stakeholders. We were facing resistance in implementing good ideas. Untrue bad words were more audible. I started to look for a book to fight politics. We needed means to persuade others that we are doing good job and we want to implement good ideas. That’s when I […]