by Jennifer Whitt, PMP

Many times, the most difficult thing a PMP project manager must do is determine who’s on first. With so many people on a team, knowing the delineation between the roles of project manager and all the team members can be confusing. In many environments, individuals wear multiple hats, such as the project manager who doubles as the business analyst, or fills a technical role.  In our experience with project management, we’ve observed key trends between project managers and team players and want to share those trends that define great team leaders and exceptional team players, acknowledging that both roles are equally critical. Later, we will also identify some project management pitfalls that entrap the project manager and impact project success.

by Jennifer Whitt, PMP

A great project team is made up of both team leaders and team members. The following are some attributes and characteristics of both.

by Jennifer Whitt, PMP

Have you ever been ready to execute your project and you just can’t seem to get your team going? Here are eight tips to alleviate analysis paralysis and get things done: 

by Rick Forbus, Ph.D.

Apologizing as a PMP project manager is difficult for most of us.  Some of us, however, have found ways to overcome this challenge with those closest to us. My wife, for instance, has taught me how to apologize. Because there is a lot at stake in a marriage, an apology is an important part of maintaining our relationships as husbands and wives.  But there are times when difficult situations occur and even our closest loved ones are denied a request for forgiveness.

by Jeff Justice, CSP

Tom Antion asks PMP project manager, “Does the laughter stop when you enter the room?” It’s not always easy to answer such a question, but that’s why you get the big bucks! Remember when they gave you all those responsibilities and a 20-hour-a-week raise? (If you’re not a leader officially, there must be areas where you lead or you’re just taking up space — and that’s no laughing matter.)

Do you have a PMP Project Manager job interview coming up? Good for you! Below are 5 ways you can make the most out of this job interview. See how Attitude, Examples, Dress, Participation and Genuiness can set you apart from other job candidates.

by Bob Rausch Ph.D.

If you want more energy in the things that you do, this is how to get it. The next time you need to do something and are hesitating about doing it, change the "need to" to a "want to."

by Mark Jankowski

The nature of Project Management is give and take all the time. While “selling” is not typically part of a project manager’s job description, the following principles can also be applied toward negotiating time or resources necessary to complete the project.

by David Ryback, Ph.D.

One quality every project manager must possess is the ability, or more to the point, the agility, to “roll with the punches,” to be flexible enough to land on your feet, no matter the challenges you’re confronting as they change, more quickly than ever, given the speed of communication in our digital age. That makes great demands on our performance skills, what we call the Performance Factor.

by Chris Widener

One of the keys to success is to have successful relationships. We are not islands and we don't get to the top by ourselves. And one of the key ways to grow successful in our relationships is to be "life-giving" people to others. Every person we meet, we either give life to or take life from. You know what I mean. There are people who encourage you and when you are done being with them you feel built up. Then there are others who you feel torn down by. Successful people are people who have mastered the art of building others up.