People and Project Management

One of the leading causes of project failure is not fully understanding the requirements. Failure to understand requirements is often a result of not actually knowing who the stakeholders on our project are. How we negotiate stakeholder expectations is critical.

Where are we as project managers, and where are we going. Certifications are at an all time high, more people are entering the role but not all of the numbers look so rosy. For all the new project managers getting certified, others are letting their credentials lapse. What does it mean for the project manager on the street?

How we attract and maintain project managers is a struggle for many organizations. While a valued skillset, it is one where supply is scarce and demand is high. So how do we grow and keep project managers?

Organizational change leader or glorified clerk: never has the spectrum defining the project management role been so broad. What organizations want is the leader; what many feel they are getting is the clerk. What does it take to become the leader that organizations want?

Project management would appear to be facing a crisis of attrition. While there are a lot of project managers out there, as many seem to be leaving as arriving, at least by some measures. If projects are becoming more challenging and complex, how do we attract and retain the senior skill-sets necessary to manage them?

The traditional interview is often an inadequate way of getting to know how someone will actually perform on the job. Redesigning the interview process in a way that works is critical in selecting better candidates.