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Why project managers should play nice

Being a project manager requires excellent stakeholder management, but the myth of the irascible genius is incredibly pervasive. Do you need to be ill-tempered to be good at what you do? editor Adeline Teoh asks.

December 1, 2014

Blogs

Should we have standards in project management?

Should we standardise project management, or allow a more freestyle approach? Mark Heath and Lynn Crawford present two sides of the argument. Have your say.

November 27, 2014

How to select a project worker

What kind of project worker will best suit your organisation’s goals? Matthew Franceschini explains the different benefits of those in different stages of the project contractor lifecycle.

September 18, 2014

Professional Development

Shaping the ragtag project team

How do you create a team when most of the immediate team members are allocated and consultants and contractors are usually selected based on price? Brian Franklin explains the phases of team building.

September 17, 2014

The dilemma of career specialisation

Project management is largely considered a generalist discipline, but is there ever a time when you should consider specialising? Rob Livingstone asks the hard questions.

August 21, 2014

Professional Development

Choosing project team members

How do you choose members for a project team? Functional skills are no longer the only criteria; project managers must consider behaviour, writes PM Oracles.

June 26, 2014

Teamwork

Starting a career in project management

Project management is a dynamic field that operates in unpredictable working environments and creates a variety of challenges. If you have been considering a career transition, Kelly Smith outlines a few skills you should have before you become a project manager.

May 27, 2014

Marketing and skills development for project workers

As a project worker you take responsibility and accountability for your own career by continuing to invest in your skill set and capabilities. Matthew Franceschini on using skills development for marketing purposes.

April 3, 2014

Professional Development