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Comparisons of a Project Manager to a Maestro

Project managers conduct their teams like maestros lead an orchestra: unifying diverse skills, setting the tempo, and delivering harmony to achieve a shared vision. Explore the parallels and improve y...

Ronald B. Smith, PMP Project Collaboration
The open book represents the world of knowledge and learning that is waiting to be explored. The books on the left and right represent the different paths that one can take in their pursuit of knowledge. The lamp represents the light that guides us on our journey of learning. The window in the background represents the outside world that we can explore and learn from.

Harnessing the Power of the Muses: How Ancient Inspiration Fuels Modern Project Management

Unexpected muses, surprising results. Discover how ancient Greek mythology holds the key to modern project management mastery.

Value Transformation Project Collaboration
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To Document or Not to Document: That is the Question.

Balancing documentation and agility in project management can bring clarity, knowledge transfer, and compliance, avoiding pitfalls to achieve a dynamic equilibrium for enhanced project success.

Value Transformation Project Reporting
" A proximity map is a visual representation of the people involved in a particular situation, and their relative influence. The map is divided into three concentric circles. The inner circle represents the people who are most directly involved in the situation, and the outer circle represents the people who are least involved. The people in the middle circle are those who are somewhat involved. The lines between the circles represent the strength of the relationships between the people. The thicker lines represent stronger relationships, and the thinner lines represent weaker relationships. The proximity map can be used to identify the people who are most likely to be influenced by a particular message or campaign. It can also be used to identify the people who are most likely to resist change. Here are some tips for using a proximity map: * Use it to identify the key players in a situation. * Use it to understand the relationships between the people involved. * Use it to identify the people who are most likely to be influenced by a particular message or campaign. * Use it to identify the people who are most likely to resist change. * Use it to develop strategies for influencing people. Proximity maps are a valuable tool for understanding the dynamics of a particular situation and for developing strategies for influence."

How Many of These 8 Stakeholder Analysis Tools Do You Know?

Explore essential stakeholder analysis tools with Dr. Mike Clayton as he unveils his top eight favorites for effective project management.

Mike Clayton Articles
Image illustrates project management is a challenging field, but it can also be a lot of fun. However, there are some aspects of project management that can be downright spooky.

The Spooky Side of Project Management

Explore the eerie parallels between Halloween and Project Management. Learn to adapt, conquer past mistakes, and tackle recurring issues. Embrace the project spirit this October and enjoy a Spook-tacu...

Ronald B. Smith, PMP Articles