Are there projects in your organisation that are clearly off track but you still continue funding them to keep afloat? Chances are you’re involved in at least one project that needs to be reviewed and updated to meet its final goals. In this article, we’ve collected questions to help you determine whether your project can be recovered, and steps to get it back on track. Read More
You have adopted the agile methodology but your projects are still failing, leaving the team frustrated and unmotivated. You may blame it all on the approach you’ve chosen but what if agile is not the problem? What if the problem is in your management style? Read More
Even though you have completed the project and all deliverables are accepted by the client, the project won’t be considered successful unless all of your stakeholders are satisfied. And what if you have to deal with problem stakeholders whose behaviour has a disastrous effect on the team’s morale and hinders the overall project performance? Read More
Despite all efforts that the team makes, any software development project can fail to reach the finish line on time, on budget, or in scope. Here are 16 warning signs project managers and developers should pay attention to that give clear evidence your project is headed for failure. Read More
Every year thousands of creative ideas appear in the market but only few of them get the green light. The problem is that coming with a worthwhile idea is easy, selling it to strangers is hard. Business owners, executives and marketing managers often go to great lengths to show how their business concept aligns with market needs – just to get rejected by investors who fail to see the real values of the idea. So why is this happening? Read More
Regardless of what industry you’re working in, managing projects is always part of business. This process is never easy, and when it comes to managing software development projects, this might be even harder because of the dynamic nature of the IT industry. Read More
Being a successful project manager requires the ability to focus on and handle multiple tasks. Unfortunately, many PMs, whether they realise it or not, fail to split and group tasks around specific goals and don’t prioritise them enough. Instead, they do everything at once which decreases the likelihood that the project will be finished on time and within budget. Read More
Introduced in 1986, Scrum has become the most dominant approach within the Agile framework that focuses on increasing development and maximising the team’s ability to adapt quickly and respond to new requirements. With the introduction of Scrum, weekly meetings have been replaced with daily standups. But are there any real benefits?
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Successful projects don’t just happen. Project managers should have a clear understanding of all the rational factors that drive an effective project, including structured planning, insightful management, good interpersonal skills… the list goes on. And more importantly, PMs should be aware of common pitfalls that can cause the project to fail. Read More
