Anna Preston
Written Articles
Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and cybersecurity have propelled digital transformation across the business landscape. Software or IT firms are investing heavily in planning and executing these projects successfully to maintain their competitive edge. However, we are just at the nascent stage of the development […]
One of the most exciting times for a startup project manager is seeing their company lift off the ground and grow fast. However, the new rapid pace of development can quickly overwhelm your entire company and disrupt your growth if it isn’t handled right. But don’t worry. If you’re a startup project manager, this article […]
Managing projects of any type can be overwhelming for project managers. Just take a look at the number of things that a project manager has to supervise and keep track of, and you’ll likely nod in approval. Considering the fact that 14 percent of IT projects fail, project managers and their teams cannot be expected […]
Why do projects fail? It’s a question that invites a lot of interest and significant statistics. And there are no wrong answers here. Skills shortages are a common opinion considering that the right skills have the power to revitalize a project. Conversely, a shortage of it can delay, halt or prematurely end a project. Competent […]
This past year has been a learning experience for many around the world. Organisations learned that they can go remote. Employees learned they can wear pajamas to their weekly meetings (thanks Zoom!). And everyone has learned what Hollywood pandemic movies get wrong. There’s no getting chased by zombies, just a slow death by boredom and […]
The world has changed profoundly since COVID-19. No one saw a global pandemic coming but now isn’t the time to panic. Instead, companies need to evolve and adapt to survive. And one way to do that is to successfully manage your team remotely. Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, 88% of worldwide organizations have mandated […]
Knowledge workers lie at the heart of many businesses. They have high degrees of experience, expertise, as well as education. Their jobs mostly involve the application, distribution, and creation of knowledge. But, when someone’s line of work requires them to “think for a living,” they cannot simply apply the same techniques used for managing more […]
As a tech leader, you’re responsible for leading a development team. Thus you’re in control of all the technology deliverables that contribute to achieving the overall vision or strategy of your company. However, as you will be handling multiple demands and projects most of the time, you need to know the right project management strategies […]
The professional environment for a modern project manager is a diverse, multi-disciplined landscape. This complex fusion of information maintenance, personnel leadership, cost containment, and safety management calls for a wide-ranging set of skills. The need for soft skills like leadership, tact, organization, and personal communication will not change. What has changed and will continue to […]
There’s a common misconception that tight deadlines are the central driver to improve productivity. In reality, forcing short delivery times onto your team can have adverse effects on the workers’ engagement and job satisfaction There is a broad spectrum of methods that will considerably enhance the output of your team without making them unhappy and […]
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