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Some of these may be happening on your projects right now and if they are, that's great. The more of these that you are already doing, the better. Let’s consider… Ref: Rob Wormley/wheniwork.com, Brad Egeland/projecttimes.com Positions: Project manager, project engineer, project admin, project assistant, project supervisor, project leader… Related materials: + ProjectManager88.info/free-ebook-52-secrets-to-be-professional-project-manager + ProjectManager88.info/free-257-project-management-templates + ProjectManager88.info/free-ebook-62-tips-to-improve-project-effectiveness 1. If at first you don’t succeed, plan, plan, and plan again Planning is the heart of project management. For small business owners, taking the time to plan out projects now will save your schedule, resources, and budget later. Think about what will really go into the work and what it will take to get there. Not just what you promised the client – but what it will truly requi

Top 15 project management mistakes Ref:  Duncan Haughey/ projectsmart.co.uk,  Meridith Levinson/ networkworld.com Positions: Project manager, project engineer, project admin, project assistant, project supervisor, project leader… Related materials: + ProjectManager88.info/free-ebook-52-secrets-to-be-professional-project-manager + ProjectManager88.info/free-257-project-management-templates + ProjectManager88.info/free-ebook-62-tips-to-improve-project-effectiveness 1: Projects lack the right resources with the right skills. Impact: Proper project staffing is critical, yet improperly allocating resources tops the list of most common project management mistakes. Not having the right people on a project can kill it. "The key to getting a project successfully accomplished is getting the right people with the right skills," says Joel Koppelman, CEO of project management software vendor Primavera. "All the planning in the world won't overcome

Here is my short list of 13 must-have skills for project managers, and some books that will help you get there. Related materials: + ProjectManager88.info/free-ebook-52-secrets-to-be-professional-project-manager + ProjectManager88.info/free-257-project-management-templates + ProjectManager88.info/free-ebook-62-tips-to-improve-project-effectiveness 1. Communication skills Did you know that 90 percent of a project manager’s time is spent communicating? It’s essential that project managers can effectively convey vision, ideas, goals, and issues—as well as produce reports and presentations, among other skills. “Project managers must speak the same language as their clients,” as well as their team members, says Mike Mills, project manager at Sagefrog Marketing Group, a B2B marketing agency. “It’s somewhat of a cliché, but this phrase really does describe one of the most important skills that can make or break client relationships. Project managers are the sole tran

Top 14 project management  KPIs Ref: Karola Karlson/scoro.com Positions: Project manager, project engineer, project admin, project assistant, project supervisor, project leader… Related materials: + ProjectManager88.info/free-ebook-52-secrets-to-be-professional-project-manager + ProjectManager88.info/free-257-project-management-templates + ProjectManager88.info/free-ebook-62-tips-to-improve-project-effectiveness 1. PERCENTAGE OF PROJECTS COMPLETED ON TIME If you’re frequently  handling multiple projects , this KPI is a must-have on your project management dashboard. This project KPI indicates the number of projects completed on time compared to crossed deadlines. If you’re not able to keep this percentage over 80%, it might be time to hire some new team members or accept fewer projects from customers. 2. ACTUAL COST (AC) PROJECT KPI The Actual Cost KPI is also referred to as Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP). It indicates how much money y