What is a power, it is an ability of getting things done by others. The powers of a Project manage can be categorize in five types or categories. Legitimate power- Also known as formal power, is the authority granted by the company or organization. In other words, such power comes about as a result of the individual’s designation.  It authorizes managers to assign the task to their team members and seek explanation at any point of time. It gives the project manager a formal authority to order and give directions to people with the full backing of their senior management. Coercive […]

Company takes in projects from a variety of clients – the vendor and client relationship is really complex. This can give desired and fruitful results, only if managed carefully and properly. Before starting the project, collect the requirements, document the scope in a statement of work, and get it signed by all involved. Ensure to get as much of the requirements as possible up front. Some employers continue accepting changes even after scope is finalized and signed-off. The reason is to maintain good relationship with the client as the client is highly influential and very prospective. Try To Build A

At the starting of the career, every individual try to put in extra effort and engage into his/her work, but it is the right time that one need to start setting limits. Normally employees work 45 to 50 hours a week, and the expectation is set in the very first month of his tenure. Actually, the amount you’re expected to work depends on the type of your industry you are working in, so take that into consideration when establishing boundaries. It varies from an individual to individual, what limit they set for themselves. In the start of your career If

Today hiring of appropriate talent has become a big challenge. Most companies spends a large amount in hiring the right set of people. Some companies had tied up with multiple third party vendors for talent acquisition. Some offers a handsome reference amount to their employees for proving good references. But all this effort would be of no use if the company is unable to retain their critical and talented resources. What is needed in order to retain your key talent? Set clear goals and expectations – The primary reason for dissatisfaction of any resource is unclear expectations from his/her managers.

The project manager must start his day 30 minutes before his team so that he is aware of all the updates and can prioritize his work accordingly.  Proactive project managers checks their mails once in the night and then again once in the morning before reaching office. This way they can prevent 2 things- Bad news coming to him from multiple sources before his own team Reacting to an unpleasant situation with incomplete information In both these cases things may turn from bad to worse and the project manager might be left with a feeling of guilt for doing or

A conflict of interest is when a person put his/her personal interests above the interests of the organization he/she is working for. Or when a person uses his/her influence to cause others to make decisions in one’s favour without regard for the project outcome. In other words, one’s personal interests take precedence over his/her professional obligations, and the decision results in allowing the individual to personally benefit regardless of the project’s outcome. Conflicts of interest plays an important role in an individual’s life both personally and professionally. It can cause great harm to one’s career and/or reputation if not addressed

After working in an organization for around a decade, you started feeling that you are accustomed with your current organization and established a special position in your company. You have mastered all areas of your job profile, company started considering you a critical resource and involving you in company’s important decisions. It sounds as if this is what each one of us dream for but there is a darker side to it. Don’t look on the short term achievements, look from the long run perspective. Is this the right time to enhance your management skills or enhance your qualification? Ask the