Responsibilities of a #projectmanagementconsultant can be very varied and the field is wide. A Consultant can be internal, hired for a set period of time with a clear scope or external, contracted for a set period of time with a clear scope. There are also specialty niches for Project Management Consultants, below are a few listed: Outsourced scheduler Risk Analysis specialist Contract specialist PMO Set-up specialist Training Specialist Advisor to Senior Management Provider

What does a consultant really do? What is #projectmanagementconsultancy? There is a lot of questions around this topic, but also a lot of misconception. If you are hired to manage projects for a client, then you are a freelance #projectmanager, but not a consultant. A consultant is usually an established and very experienced #projectmanager, who has experience in the specific area he is engaged for. Consultancy contracts are specific and clearly scoped. With that a consultanc

Let's have a closer look at the #hybridmanifesto. What does it really say? Consider the timing, skills, perspectives and feelings of individuals. Create a secure environment to allow transparency and freedom in communication. Define indicators that reflect the team's performance and the agreed results. Determine a management structure, team, and leadership style appropriate to the context. Balance expectations and engage key stakeholders. Choose the best combination of approa

With more and more projects being handled in a hybrid manner, #hybridprojectmanagement is steadily gaining importance. In a #hybridproject the #projectmanager uses a mix of traditional and #Agile #projectmanagementapproach to customize the project execution and manage the project in the most effective way. Predictive and adaptive approaches working together for better results. In order to clarify what hybrid project management is and what it entails, a group of hybrid practit

Among all the different #projectmanagement certifications you can do there is a new kid on the block that is gaining popularity: #PMDPro. PMD Pro® is a certification specifically developed by the NGO sector for the NGO sector. In other words if you are in #developmentprojects, then this is for you. Projects in NGOs are different by nature to the normal commercial projects. Stakeholders are often donors and not paying clients, which brings a whole new set of deliverable requir

As with any certification it is only prudent to look at the benefits of the #scrummaster certification. Scrum Master® Certification was probably the first well known #agile certification in our region. Hence many still associate it with any #agileapproach. At the same time many of the modern #hybridapproaches build up on the knowledge and principles of Scrum Master®. The benefits go much further: Learn to effectively use Scrum - not based on hearsay. but actual knowledge Impr

#disciplinedagile is less about following a set of rules, and more about developing a #damindset. You need to understand the tools at your disposal, when they apply and when you use which one. Then, like an artist uses the basic knowledge of colors, materials, proportions etc to play around with it creating true art, the disciplined agile #projectmanager uses his knowledge of the tools. With a DA mindset you will be able to play with the tools, mix and match and come up with

Yesterday we discussed how a well defined role description for #businessanalyst and #projectmanager will ensure that #businessanalysis and #projectmanagement complement each other to delight your customers and for #businesssuccess. Let's look at one possible way for this to happen today. If the project manager and business analyst work together hand in hand they will be able to explore opportunities, but also identify risks early and ensure effective communication. The articl

As strategy and #strategicgoals are being formulated, you need to think of the role of #projectmanagement and the #projectmanager in #strategyexecution. Strategy projects are often #changeprojects, hence a big part of the role will involve #changemanagement, which is all about #peoplemanagement. https://www.projectmanagement.com/articles/391129/Project-Management-s-Role-in-Strategic-Implementation

Once #strategy is defined you need to come up with clear deliverables and a use #projectmanagement technique for successful #strategyexecution. Think of it as a project and let a #projectmanager handle it through all stages of a project life cycle. This article gives you simple steps to follow: https://www.executestrategy.net/blog/guide-to-strategy-implementation

For #strategy not to remain simply a piece of paper, you need to plan the implementation company wide. This is best done with #Strategyprojects which need to follow full #projectmanagement & #changemanagement principles. Appoint a #projectmanager and #changechampions and start by defining SMART goals. Here are a few tips: https://www.brighthubpm.com/methods-strategies/strategy-implementation-on-projects/

When you work for a company that does not have enough business, or does not have the awareness, for a full time business analyst, you may find yourself in a hybrid role. If you wear both the #projectmanager and #businessanalyst hat in #projectmanagement it may be a difficult undertaking. Check the attached article about 3 reasons why these two roles can not easily be combined. #projectsuccess #leadership #businesssuccess https://www.batimes.com/articles/3-reasons-why-the-ba-p

Directly comparing the role of #businessanalyst and #projectmanager can help you ensure there are no gaps and no overlaps. You then can align the roles they way they will fit best into your organizational set-up. #projectmanagement #projectssuccess #leadership https://gonorthshore.com/business-analysis.php

In #projectmanagement the #businessanalyst and the #projectmanager need to work hand in hand for best results. Hence as #projectmanagers we really need to have an indepth understanding of what #businessanalysis really is. Also the roles and responsibilities of both need to be clearly defined and understood. This can vary from company to company. In some places the business analyst is involved up to the project Kick-off and later only during analysis of major changes. While th

When you face problems in your projects it can be mind numbing. You as the #projectmanager find yourself faced with this perceived monster of a problem. In such situations it helps to take a deep breath, take a step back and approach it logically. Have a list with simple steps for #problemsolving to follow like shown in the attached article. As simple as it looks, when the going get's tough this will help you. You will see that with every step you tick off the list the burden

Shaping your #projectteam into a cohesive unit that works well together and excels in working together is not an easy task. It is a learning process and requires very high EQ from the #projectmanager to be successful. We need to constantly work on ourselves, to not only understand our own reactions to people and situations, but also refine our people skills. No one is a master at this, we are all on a journey of discovery. The below article has very practical tips to improve

Every time a team is put together the individuals will go through the different phases of team building. Forming - storming - norming - performing is something that needs to be taken serious. If you do not help your team members through these stages, your team may not be able to perform at it's best. Even in a scenario where a #projectmanager is allocated people from a fixed pool, never assume they are performing team already. There may be unresolved conflicts from a previou