Can your project handle the ugly truth? Maybe the project you’re working on is a dog’s breakfast, or perhaps you need to have a hard conversation with a team member. What should you do with the ugly truth? asks editor Adeline Teoh. March 2, 2015 Blogs Communication
The role of process fairness in decisions When you have to deliver bad news to a person, the processes you use are at least as important as the decision you have made. Lynda Bourne suggests that the next time you have to make a decision that will affect your team, involve them. February 12, 2015 Communication
Should you blog your project? Communication with all stakeholders, particularly the core project team, is one of the central responsibilities of the project manager. Blogging may be a good communication option for your project, suggests PM Oracles. February 9, 2015 Communication
Problems, conflicts and decisions While frequently treated as separate topics, conflict management, problem solving and decision making are interrelated and all are focused on achieving the best possible outcome. Dr Lynda Bourne looks at how to deal with wicked problems. January 14, 2015 Communication
The art of professional disagreement Most issues and points of difference, and even bad events, are resolved without conflict. How can you ensure fights don’t tear your project apart? Dr Lynda Bourne explains the principles of professional disagreement. November 12, 2014 Communication
Project reports and the PMBOK One of the less well-understood parts of the PMBOK® Guide 5th Edition has been the significant refinement in the way project data is transformed into useful project reports. Lynda Bourne explains the flow. September 16, 2014 Communication
Beware of rhetoric in communication Rhetoric is a very powerful tool in crafting effective presentations and explanations and should be a part of every project manager’s toolkit. But, as Lynda Bourne explains, too much can backfire on your argument. August 19, 2014 Communication
How technical project managers fail to communicate Some smart people excel at explaining complicated content to nonspecialists, while others bomb. Frank J Pietrucha explains why getting technical isn’t always a smart move. August 5, 2014 Communication
Review: Reinventing Communication – Mark Phillips This highly original book looks at two perennial issues faced by projects of all kinds, reviews Lynda Bourne: how to create an environment of high performance for the people working in it and how to manage project complexity. June 17, 2014 Communication Education
