How to Create a Project Assumptions List: Examples and Template Included
When my daughter was very little, she came home from school one day and told me the saying about assumptions: When you assume, you make an ass out …
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Project Status Report Template for Fast and Easy Project Reporting
Using this project status report template will simplify communication to your stakeholders about your project status. After all, a project status report is a great way to share information …
Read MoreHow to Create a Project Status Meeting Agenda [Free Template]
If you’re leading projects, you’ll be expected to lead project status meetings. You want to run them effectively and use the time well. You also want to give …
Read MoreDon’t Let Project Scope Creep Sabotage Your Project Success
Many experienced project managers know that project scope creep is a common problem and can wreak havoc on your project. Don’t wait until it’s a problem to address it. You …
Read MoreThis Simple Project Scope Statement Template Will Improve Your Project Success (Free Template)
You’ve planned and executed your project, conducted end-user testing, and you’re feeling pretty good about things. As a matter of fact, you’re anticipating the team celebration and your next …
Read MoreOwn Your Career: Professional Goal Setting Worksheet
The beginning of the year is an especially attractive time to think about career growth. However, it’s important year-round to be intentional about your career and the ways in …
Read More22 Simple Ways to Show Team and Coworker Appreciation
As a project manager, you are required to motivate your team to perform, even without formal authority. Threats and bullying do not produce desired outcomes, generally. While these behaviors …
Read MoreProject Communication Plan Template and Guidelines
. I know many project managers don’t regularly create project communication plans. As a matter of fact, I’ve even skipped doing it myself on small projects. But when I complete …
Read MoreHow to Create a Project Management Risk Matrix
All projects have potential risks. Be ready for them by creating a project management risk matrix. You’ll be like a project ninja – nimble and ready for all …
Read MoreHow to Run a Great Project Kickoff Meeting
The project kickoff meeting is your opportunity to bring the team together and set a tone of excitement, cohesion, and purpose. I’ve put together tips on how to hold …
Read MoreA Project Prioritization Matrix Can Reduce Project Selection Struggles
When there are so many projects that can compete for attention, it’s hard to know what the primary focus should be. Using a project prioritization matrix helps give clarity. …
Read MoreProject Planning Cheat Sheet
Years ago, when I was a newer project manager, I realized I needed to develop a project planning cheat sheet: a list of all the things to consider when …
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