Do not show you are annoyed This might seem like a simple solution, but it does not just entail ceasing your complaints when somebody is constantly looking over your shoulder. When you label a manager a “control freak” or you become visibly irritated by their demands, your micro manager boss may actually think that they […]
How to Deal with Over-Controlling Bosses Micromanaging gets everyone nowhere very fast, and having a boss who is over controlling is one of the worst things any employee can deal with; especially when it comes to project management. There is only so much information which can be relayed at any given […]
The Secret to Great Teamwork Teamwork. Pretty simple stuff right? While working together with a group of other people seems straight forward, sometimes the reality isn’t always as easy. Egos, office politics and a bevy of other issues can get in the way of efficient teamwork, sometimes affecting the final result […]
How to run more effective meetings Leading team meetings is a key responsibility for every project manager. Employees need to come together on a regular basis to ensure that assignments will be completed by their deadlines and that no one is struggling with his or her portion of the work. Conferences allow staff […]
Make Performance Reviews Matter managers dread conducting performance reviews. The meetings are supposed to help employees identify where they can improve, but the gatherings frequently do little more than waste precious time. This is largely due to inefficient planning and poor feedback. The primary objective of every performance review should be to […]
Different Management Techniques You Can Use There isn’t a universal project management style that you can use to lead your team. Every assignment and employee requires a unique approach, so you can’t develop a general approach and apply to every situation. Your actions have to be tailored to specific scenarios to ensure that […]
Tips For Finding Strong Project Managers Not everyone is suited to be a project manager. Companies need to find the best employees to put in supervisory roles in order to ensure that teams are led by competent leaders who understand how to achieve specific objectives. Identifying who should be made project manager isn’t […]
Keys of Managing Under-performing Employees Every project manager dreams of having a staff loaded with top talent, but few are ever given strong employees. In most cases, leaders will be assigned a combination of strong workers, average contributors and then others that leave a great deal to be desired. Indeed, the reality is […]
Overcoming Your Fear Of Public Speaking Project managers face countless terrors every day. For instance, many leaders dread the thought of missing an important deadline or having to fire one of their employees. However, many of these fears pale in comparison to the anxiety that typically accompanies public speaking. Everyone’s been asked […]
The Factors That Lead To Project Failure Few project managers are successful at every endeavor. Sadly, there are always circumstances that prevent an assignment from being completed on time or up to client specifications. Failure is just a basic part of work that no one can avoid for their entire careers. Every […]