The Leader - June 19, 2019
June 19, 2019
6 AI technologies changing project management
TechRepublic
Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting every industry, including project management, according to a recent report from the Project Management Institute (PMI). Of 551 project managers surveyed globally, 81 per cent said their organization is being impacted by AI technologies, the AI Innovators: Cracking the Code on Project Performance report found. The proportion of projects that are managed with AI is expected to jump from 23 per cent to 37 per cent in the next three years, project managers reported.
Apply these 4 techniques to improve project management in your small business
Small Business Trends
Growing a small enterprise into a larger company requires takes a lot of work. Avoid wasting precious time. And actually, turn the corner. But to do this business owners need drive, discipline, and a structured approach. All this points to having good project management.
Positive leadership in project management: Managing your leadership role
Project-Management.com
Leaders, regardless of personal style and skills, should have a personal management and maintenance plan. Just like a vehicle needs maintenance every 10,000 miles or a machine needs care and attention to keep it running smoothly, or a project needs a review at the end of each phase, leaders need some type of leadership maintenance check. Even if things appear to be going well, we schedule check-ups for our cars, equipment we use, and even our own bodies.
Why Scrum is awesome for project managers
Business 2 Community
“I am a project manager. What is my role now that we are moving to Scrum?” This is a common question in my Professional Scrum classes. It often comes up right after we discuss that there are three roles in Scrum, and project manager is not one of them. In this post, I share my story of discovering Scrum after starting my career as a project manager in a waterfall world. I will conclude with some ideas for project managers to consider for their future.
An overlooked project management skill: Chief communicator
By Deborah Ike
With all of the work involved in managing a project, it’s easy to focus on the details of tasks, risks, budget, and timelines. However, one issue that can quickly derail a project is a breakdown in communication. Many times, one group or department doesn’t understand another or doesn’t know who else needs to know about a particular issue. As the one person with both a 30,000-foot view and access to the detailed tasks, part of your role as the project manager is to bridge these communication gaps. Here are a few ways you can fill that communication role.
4 ways to send your project team the wrong signals
TechRepublic
How well your project teams function and execute project tasks is highly dependent on their morale. As a leader, you play a pivotal role in how invested they are in a project. Are you sending your project team the wrong signals with these four behaviours?
