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by dhaughey
Wed 10 Nov 2021 5:27 pm
Forum: General Project Management
Topic: Career Leap
Replies: 1
Views: 16154

Re: Career Leap

Hi NewPM, I've just finished an article on progress reporting. It might be helpful to you in achieving better engagement with your stakeholders and project team. I've found the live minutes approach detailed in the article has helped keep my projects on track and everyone informed, involved and full...
by dhaughey
Wed 10 Nov 2021 7:10 am
Forum: General Project Management
Topic: How do you host a good online meeting?
Replies: 8
Views: 72384

Re: How do you host a good online meeting?

I agree with arriving at meetings on time. It is frustrating to waste time waiting for people to join and then fail to finish the agenda. Interestingly, some business functions are better at meeting management than others. I find it helpful to always set a clear objective for my meetings in the meet...
by dhaughey
Fri 30 Jul 2021 11:41 am
Forum: General Project Management
Topic: How do you host a good online meeting?
Replies: 8
Views: 72384

Re: How do you host a good online meeting?

We ask people to switch on their cameras. We think it helps people feel more of a team. It’s essential to set a clear objective for each meeting. I have attended meetings during lockdown where I had no idea what discussion was going to take place. This approach is never a good way to start and is un...
by dhaughey
Fri 30 Apr 2021 2:18 pm
Forum: General Project Management
Topic: Tips To Effectively Manage Remote Teams On A Daily Basis
Replies: 4
Views: 87366

Re: Tips To Effectively Manage Remote Teams On A Daily Basis

Don't forget to read my article; Productivity Hacks When Working From Home, with tips for anyone unable to return to the office during the pandemic.
by dhaughey
Fri 30 Apr 2021 2:04 pm
Forum: General Project Management
Topic: Is EdTech Shaping the Future of Education and Learning?
Replies: 2
Views: 64600

Re: Is EdTech Shaping the Future of Education and Learning?

I couldn't agree more. Learning reams of facts to regurgitate them during a written exam favours disproportionately one style of learning. Many of our apprentices have opted out of university and college because it doesn't suit their learning style. I found that memorising facts didn't work for me, ...
by dhaughey
Thu 15 Apr 2021 6:14 pm
Forum: General Project Management
Topic: Tips To Effectively Manage Remote Teams On A Daily Basis
Replies: 4
Views: 87366

Re: Tips To Effectively Manage Remote Teams On A Daily Basis

Also, read Noor Khan's article, How to Work Effectively as a Remote Project Manager. In the article, Noor gives five tips that can help you fulfil your role and thrive.
by dhaughey
Thu 15 Apr 2021 3:15 pm
Forum: General Project Management
Topic: Tips To Effectively Manage Remote Teams On A Daily Basis
Replies: 4
Views: 87366

Re: Tips To Effectively Manage Remote Teams On A Daily Basis

If you are going to manage remote teams effectively, first you need to manage your own time well. Time is a precious commodity. We can't make time, only lose it. I’ll start with my favourite time management tip: Don't book one hour meetings just because it’s a convenient time unit. Create shorter me...
by dhaughey
Mon 29 Mar 2021 6:53 pm
Forum: General Project Management
Topic: Which is the best cloud-based project management software?
Replies: 4
Views: 85850

Re: Which is the best cloud-based project management software?

Agree, Mishal21. There is no need to buy expensive project management software. I use a combination of Trello, Evernote, Excel and Teams.
by dhaughey
Mon 29 Mar 2021 6:48 pm
Forum: General Project Management
Topic: How to Build a High-Performance Project Team (Video)
Replies: 3
Views: 69498

Re: How to Build a High-Performance Project Team (Video)

Good idea, VicV. A popular article, The Five Stages of Team Development: A Case Study by Gina Abudi, looks at Tuckman's theory. The article takes you through each stage in detail. The five stages: Stage 1: Forming Stage 2: Storming Stage 3: Norming Stage 4: Performing Stage 5: Adjourning There is an...
by dhaughey
Sun 21 Feb 2021 1:04 pm
Forum: General Project Management
Topic: How to Build a High-Performance Project Team (Video)
Replies: 3
Views: 69498

How to Build a High-Performance Project Team (Video)

What makes a winning project team? Why do some teams achieve greatness while others struggle? In this video, Anna looks at the factors present in winning project teams.

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