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Are the right people calling the shots for your project?
A conversation with an old friend at ConnectX this year reminded me of something he used to say often: "๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ!"
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Is it possible to develop a project plan that is ๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐?
The right level of detail in your plans creates accountability.โ But there's a balance. โ
Pitfalls of PM Certifications
There are pitfalls in viewing projects ๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ thru PM Certification lenses. You won't find these in the PMI marketing materials!
I once had a teammate do the impossible!
The power of relationships saved our project timeline.
Too little too late! Proactive Budget Management tips
Why does a project's budget only face scrutiny once it's already in trouble? Here are some proactive budget strategies to use before it's a lost cause!
Canary in the coal mine: signs your project is in trouble
Your projects may be in trouble, even if it's not showing up in the numbers. โHere are some early signs you need to take action:
Who are you really fighting against?
Projects have villains, and as you try to accomplish your goals, youโll inevitably have to fight one battle after the next. Over the last decade, Iโve seen one particular towering, fiery enemy appear over and over again: Surprises.
Project Planning is an investment in your team
What would you be willing to do to improve your employeesโ experience? Most leaders Iโve known recognize that pizza parties and Stanley Cups donโt count. They also often donโt have unilateral authority to give everyone a 10% raise, or extra PTO. Fortunately, there are other ways to positively impact your project teamsโ lives!
Is my project out of control?
Iโm afraid that โout of controlโ projects are so common, that we as project leaders accept them as the norm. Spending a decade in wireless project management, here are some common symptoms I observed in struggling projects. You can see many of these signs before your first missed milestones.
Regain control of your projects and your life!
At every corner of the industry, wireless professionals give up their personal lives to overcome project obstacles. I do not believe that this is an inevitable outcome. I want to help you rebalance your life while thrilling your customer with results.
"My project would run so much smoother if my customer wasn't so difficult!"
I once encountered a legend in the industry during my time leading projects in wireless. This person was legendarily difficult to work with! During this particular assignment, I was pinch-hitting as a regional deployment leader while the search for a permanent backfill was underway. I wanted to make a difference fast, like each of you would! As I got to know this person, I learned that they'd had one bad experience after another while working with Tower companies!