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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I was 18.8 pounds over my normal weight and my BMI (Body Mass Index) was 24.9 (25 is overweight) when I decided that I want to attain healthy weight. I lost 10 pounds in 2 months and I will get my normal weight in next 2 months. bmi calculator Motivation In late Feb 2011, I was casually browsing web […]