Insights from PMO thought leaders
Investing in a formalized employee onboarding program is critical for new hire success for a variety of reasons. Effective onboarding is the key to getting your new hires contributing right away and retaining them for years to come. Here are some onboarding secrets that every hiring manager should know and… Read more
Effective communication, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a true passion for the profession are some of the qualities that can help you become a successful project manager. But if you really want to build your reputation as a strong project manager, then you must comprehend the goals of the company while… Read more
Project managers are versatile professionals who often juggle many hats at once. Because of the varied tasks project management entails, it can often be difficult to pinpoint the exact characteristics that make for a great leader in the industry. Companies often focus on the mechanics of the position when choosing… Read more
Once you’ve finally narrowed down the candidate pool, next comes the challenge of conducting effective interviews that help you zero in on the candidates that rise to the top of the heap. An effective interviewing strategy is crucial to your ability to bring top talent on board. However, many companies… Read more
An effective onboarding process is something that many businesses significantly underestimate the value of. In fact, some companies don’t have a formalized onboarding process in place at all. Without a process to effectively bring new team members on board, businesses, like yours, could be missing out on tremendous opportunities to… Read more
A few years back, there was a lot being said about how automation was going to cause a sizable segment of the human workforce to become obsolete. One report estimated that AI would replace 47% of jobs. While AI is changing the employment landscape, we now realize that AI is… Read more
In project management, forming your teams and getting them all on the same page is sometimes one of the biggest challenges. When all the dust settles and everyone is securely footed in their roles and responsibilities, fostering an atmosphere of teamwork is important for the overall success of your project.… Read more
IT leaders require a specialized skill set that includes a combination of strong management capabilities and exceptional leadership skills. Given the opportunity, anyone can polish their management skills through experience and mentoring. Leadership, on the other hand, is something that’s a little more nuanced. Being an exceptional IT leader requires… Read more
Collecting feedback from both internal and external stakeholders is fundamental to successful project completion. Project managers understand that when disharmony exists in stakeholders, it can cause significant barriers in their ability to carry out the project to completion. Project managers need an established protocol of best practices for their team… Read more
Every job has its fair share of headaches, but some professions – like project management – seem to have more than others. Project managers are constantly juggling tasks, keeping track of multiple projects and evaluating their team’s performance. Their hands are full and worrying about the outcome is enough to… Read more