From pandemic to prosperity: The post Covid-19 life PM focus

The coronavirus pandemic has reset the “norms of life” button. The term new normal has become mainstream, as societies grapple with social adjustments and survival economies, so to speak. As such, concentrated efforts are being made to build resilience at various levels including (but not limited to) in healthcare, governance, socio-economic support, educational continuity, and […]

IPMA Best Practices: “When life gives you lemons…”

Setting up online certification amidst COVID-19 crisis – APOGEP’s CNC experience The crisis On Friday the 12th of March 2020, APOGEP, the Portuguese project management association, an IPMA member association for 25 years, decided to put their people working from home and close its doors to the public for an indefinite period. The first COVID-19 […]

How to build a Resilient Organisation?

Note: this article is based on the Dutch situation, but probably translates to other countries. The COVID-19 crisis forces us to organize differently. It brings uncertainty, ambiguity, requires adaptation and flexibility. In particular in health and safety, in education, but also in political decision-making and in providing the necessities of life. And now in the […]

How to make an engaging, easy, and effective online event?

A lot of work has been moved online, so don’t miss the chance and become present online as well! It is not the time to find the best possible way how to do an online event now. To find the best tools or advice for working from home. It is time to do it. The […]

A big and persistent misconception

There is a big and persistent misconception. This occurs not only in project teams but also amongst clients and it is widespread among project managers. In fact, they may be the ones who sustain it… At the same time, it is the number one stressor by many project managers. The misinterpretation lies in thinking that, […]

IPMA Best Practices: Let’s manage this project – we certify online!

Good news – quite rare these days – right at the beginning: We are still here for you! pma certification remain possible! Even if we are not physically present, pma certification exams (all levels) take place exclusively online in the near future – all in accordance with the requirements of the Austrian Federal Government. We […]

Knowledge Fatigue: How to deal with it in project management?

Informatization and Social medialization of societies and economies have resulted in an abundance of knowledge. The amount and speed at which knowledge is being created, refined, re-packaged, disseminated and is becoming obsolete is truly mind-blowing. Organizations and individuals, thus, often have access to more knowledge than they can realistically process with their existing capabilities. Knowledge […]

How to Manage Project Meetings Efficiently?

Meetings are an important tool in project management to exchange information and evaluate goals. However, what are the rules of the game and how can virtual meetings be efficient? We have summarized five tips for a professional meeting culture: Clarify expectations and define rules: Agree on rules and on what to expect from the meeting. […]

Catch people doing something right

Warning: ONCE YOU SEE THE WORLD THROUGH A BEHAVIOURAL LENS, YOU WILL NEVER SEE THE WORLD IN THE SAME WAY AGAIN. In my opinion, to secure project success, we have to focus on the culture of an organization at first. Once we are aware of the culture, we can adapt our project management approach. As […]

Connected, yet no contact: Dealing with ‘contact inertia’ when using social media for PM

Digi-socialization mania has redefined the notion of connectivity.  From one that used to be a matter of exclusivity, connectivity has become a commodity in today’s world characterized by an extensive use of social media for professional and personal life chores. Connectivity occurs in many forms. One-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many are well-known types of connectivity. The […]