Tag: Project Manager

  • Project Management Skills and Capabilities

    Project Management Skills and Capabilities

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    Fang Zhou
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    We are in a project economy. “The Project Economy is one in which people have the skills and capabilities they need to turn ideas into reality.” — The Project Management Institute (PMI) When people fail to turn ideas into reality or when businesses fail to turn strategies into results, a common root cause is that…

  • Projects on Schedule

    Projects on Schedule

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    Fang Zhou
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    Are your projects on schedule, delivering on time? Project delays are common.  I heard many executives concerned or frustrated with projects missing critical dates.  Many organizations train project leaders in project management (PM) or even hire professional project managers to ensure that projects will meet the milestones.  Project management certifications, such as Project Management Professional®…

  • Project Managers are Managers

    Project Managers are Managers

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    Fang Zhou
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    Project management is often misunderstood.  Despite recognition of its importance, many organizations have low project management maturity.  Few have established proper project management governance, structure, processes, roles & responsibilities in the normal business operations.  As a result, project managers have to navigate in an environment where project sponsors, teams, and other stakeholders have little experience…