Author name: Aditi Malhotra

Projects can be run by a single or multiple project managers (PMs) depending on the nature of the project. This is generally found in non IT companies, where there are 2 project managers, where one is from the business and the other is the technical project manager. This arrangement or type works on projects that have a clear distinction between business and technical responsibilities.  So to proceed in such cases and to avoid any roles and responsibilities related confusion, there must be clear roles and responsibilities defined among them. Some tips to make this a success Good co-ordination with your counterpart: Communication acts a […]

In most of the companies at the time of performance reviews, performance appraisals are pre- pared and conducted, issues are identified and resolved, and feedback is given to the team and team members. This is a formal process, and your promotions and hikes are based on these feedbacks provided by your managers. Besides this formal process feedback you receive from your other stakeholders can improve future performance on your current and future projects.  This information must be documented and distributed to the appropriate team members so that future project performance can be modified to improve results. Good Leaders sets the

The actual intent of completion of certain task like a team is accomplishing it successfully. Generally teams can be very productive. They can address issues and solve problems better and faster. They include diverse opinions that naturally make for more robust solutions. They also lay the groundwork for inclusion and buy-in if not consensus. The effectiveness of team work totally depends on a good team leader and his leadership qualities. The leader must have a vision and share it with the team. He/she has to be able to prevent, recognize and take corrective actions to minimize the bottlenecks without being

What is a Change? Changes come about on projects for many reasons. It is the responsibility of a project manager to manage these changes as per the company’s policy. Changes are not always bad or results in delay and cost overruns. They can be positive at times like major scope cut done resulting in completion before time and under budget. What is important is that the manager must manage this process carefully, as too many changes or even one significant change can impact cost, schedule, scope, and/or quality. Once a change request has been submitted, some decisions needs to be

Each one of us have dealt with such situations, it is really hard to tackle them. It doesn’t go away easily, the only way to move things forward is a face-to-face meeting with that individual, and question the person until some agreement is reached. This works, but is this sort of micro-management, is the right way to handle a project and its team? Please ask some questions to yourself: Is the person very influential? Is there a suitable replacement available? How did he performed in past, with other project managers? Is the person really not serious or you feel it

Global Recognition:If you work with international clients or companies who have a global presence, a PMI certification is now recognized as meeting international standards and requirements. Hiring PMP-certified consultants is now especially beneficial to global organizations because they can reference the ISO 17024 certification. This internationally recognized accreditation is recognized by the global business community and often leads to better career opportunities to someone who is PMP certified. Relatively Better Salaries: According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), the average annual salary for PMP® certified Project Managers in the U.S. is $111,800, almost $14,000 more than the salary of those without PMP®