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3 Project Management Strategies for a Hybrid Workplace

Harvard Business Review

In the author’s experience running dozens of web development and content projects, there are three key areas for hybrid project managers to think about: How to plan and kick off the project with the right people and expectations, how to set up tools so everyone can use them, and how to use meetings effectively.

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When Confidence Helps Project Managers — and When It Gets Them into Trouble

Harvard Business Review

There’s a popular fallacy that encourages big-project managers to forge ahead as quickly as they can, on the basis that the payoffs will likely be bigger than they imagine.

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The Art of Setting Expectations as a Project Manager

Harvard Business Review

Managing the expectations of a wide range of stakeholders is one of the most challenging jobs of a project manager. In this article, the author suggests five strategies for managing expectations effectively.

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Project Managers, Focus on Outcomes — Not Deliverables

Harvard Business Review

In this article, I’ll explain how you can keep your team’s efforts aligned with the genuine needs of your audience. As a leader, how can you recognize scope creep and realign your team? Shift the focus from “what” you’re building (the deliverables) to “why” you’re building it (the outcomes).

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How Project Managers Can Say No — While Preserving Relationships

Harvard Business Review

Handling scope creep is one of the most challenging – and important — aspects of a project manager’s role. In this article, the author outlines practical strategies for how to push back on more work in a way that maintains your relationship with the requester, whether that’s the project sponsor, a customer, or another stakeholder.

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Understanding the Role of Time-Lapse Cameras in Project Management

Strategy Driven

Project management can be a demanding and complex field that requires effective tools and strategies to ensure the successful completion of projects. Thankfully, in recent years, time-lapse cameras have emerged as a valuable asset in the project management toolkit.

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Selecting a Software Development Company in 2024

TechEmpower CTO

This article will primarily focus on locating and evaluating development companies, rather than design firms. Project Management: Get a clear understanding of the company's process. How does the percentage of their projects launched on-time and on-budget compare to upfront estimates? Is there a project manager?