Tough-to-Handle Executive Sponsor? You Can Do It!

Tough-to-Handle Executive Sponsor? You Can Do It!

Sometimes, as change or project managers, we are blessed with having a really good executive sponsor. You know the type. Good executive sponsors are great communicators. They say things in pretty clear language – it is difficult to misunderstand them. Good...
Using Lessons Learned to Boost Project Team Morale

Using Lessons Learned to Boost Project Team Morale

If there is a project activity that defines love-hate relationships, Lessons Learned is it. At the start of the project, most people are enthusiastic about capturing Lessons Learned sometime before the project team disperses. That’s because they feel this...
Incorporating OCM into Your Project the Easy Way

Incorporating OCM into Your Project the Easy Way

As a project manager you often need to incorporate organizational change management (OCM) in your project plan and schedule. But what is the best way to do so? How can you make sure you have all the bases covered (i.e., your project plan is “robust”)? I...
6 Simple PM Guidelines for Managing Change Yourself

6 Simple PM Guidelines for Managing Change Yourself

Let’s say that as project manager you decided you need change management on your project. But now you have another decision to make. Do you get a consultant, or do you do it yourself within the team? Hiring a consultant impacts your budget, plus now you have to...