Jun 082011
 
Disaster Strikes

A Project Manager may have planned for almost every risk in his project plan but forced majeure, ignorance, human error, and changing laws, technology or business demand are bound to strike a disaster (Major risk that may cause Project to fail) that no Project Manager can plan. However, how we perform before and during a […]

May 262011
 
Motivate to Succeed

If ordered, soldiers will walk to the front. If inspired, they will die for the mission. – Himanshu Inspiration is mightier than any order. In IT (Information Technology) industry, Project Managers get a group of intelligent people who when perform can make even the most difficult project successful. A motivated team member works collaboratively with […]

May 222011
 
Challenges and Remedies of more Communication

In my previous post Basic Tricks to successfully execute a project, I recommended web communication instead of star communication in the team. The web communication ensures that Project Manager is not overwhelmed and the team collaborates to successfully execute a project. However, with more communication, a team member may get only 1 hour in a day to concentrate […]

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 […]