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Tag: Project management
Setting AI Projects Up for Success
A conversation with HBS professor Iavor Bojinov on what leaders need to know.
Lessons from the U.S. Navy on Building a Culture of Learning
In 2018, the secretary of defense directed the Navy to increase the number of available F/A-18s from 260 to 341 jets within one year. Here’s how they did it.
The Leap from Project Manager to CEO Is Hard — But Not Impossible
Develop nine skills to increase your chances.
4 Factors That Will Help Project Managers Fulfill AI’s Potential
Success will ultimately depend on whether people have the right skills and mindset.
What the Next Generation of Project Management Will Look Like
Research identifies 10 skills that will have a disproportionate impact on performance.
Why Big Projects Fail — and How to Give Yours a Better Chance of Success
Five pitfalls to avoid.
Project Managers Should Think Like Startup Founders
Especially for uncertain and ambiguous projects, having a startup mentality can make all the difference.
Project Managers, Focus on Outcomes — Not Deliverables
Shift the focus from what you’re building to why you’re building it.
Keep Your Team Motivated When a Project Goes Off the Rails
Six strategies to help get it back on track.
How Project Managers Can Better Navigate Setbacks
Start by understanding how our brains process the experience.
The Opportunities at the Intersection of AI, Sustainability, and Project Management
Project managers must learn to implement “green algorithms.”
Encourage Your Team to Escalate Issues on Technical Projects
How to create an environment where it’s ok to bring up a problem — before it spirals.
5 Questions to Get Your Project Team on the Same Page
Ensure everyone is aligned on purpose, scope, and objectives throughout the project — not just at the start.
Moving Beyond Stage-Gate Project Management
Traditional approaches don’t lead to breakthrough innovations.
10 Beliefs That Get in the Way of Organizational Change
Address some of the common assumptions that may be holding your team back.
Project Managers, Unlock the Power of Timeboxing
It will help you bridge the gap between planning and execution.
The Conflict Resolution Skills Every Project Manager Needs
How to foster awareness, understanding, and respect for the different perspectives around the table.
3 Ways to Successfully Manage Large-Scale R&D Projects
Navigate even the most complex projects with confidence and resilience.
The Art of Setting Expectations as a Project Manager
Managing stakeholder expectations is one of the most challenging parts of the job. Here are five ways to do so successfully.