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Project Managers and Their Personalities

Project managers are all distinct and varied. However, there are certain patterns in the personalities of people who are drawn to this position. Max Wideman wrote a 1996 paper that described personality types of project managers as the explorer, driver, coordinator and administrator.

Published by RobinRaven (1476 pts) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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Advice for Managing Multiple Projects

A great project manager is a skilled multi-tasker. However, when it comes to multiple projects that all require your attention, staying focused can be a challenge. This balancing act can be made simpler if you keep a few things in mind.

Published by RobinRaven (1476 pts) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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Keeping Remote and In-House Team Members on the Same Page

Are you the project manager on a project involving both in-house and remote team members? Remote project management can be challenging. This article offers 3 keys for combining remote and in-house project management to achieve a successful outcome for your project.

Published by Haley Montgomery (4670 pts) on Oct 31, 2009 to
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Practicing Effective Delegation

Effective delegation is an integral part of effective project management. Knowing how to choose the best team member for each task is a vital component in resource management for any project. Read on to discover three project management tips for effective delegation.

Published by Haley Montgomery (4670 pts) on Oct 31, 2009 to
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Establishing and Maintaining Clear Goals

No matter how big or small the project you are working on, it's important to establish clear goals and expectations for all parties involved. How do you ensure that everyone complete understands these goals? Open communication is the real key.

Published by Michele McDonough (78600 pts) on Oct 30, 2009 to
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Becoming a Credible Project Manager

The degree of flexibility a project manager permits directly relates to how credible he or she is perceived to be by both the project team and stakeholders. How much leeway should you allow when making decisions on important aspects of a project to enchance your creditibility as a project manager?

Published by Michele McDonough (78600 pts) on Oct 30, 2009 to
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Can 360 Degree Evaluations Improve Project Team Performance?

360 degree evaluations refer to those where every individual working around someone gives him feedback through an anonymous method. While it has its advantages, many workers loathe this sort of "tattle-tale" way of gauging work performance.

Published by RobinRaven (1476 pts) on Oct 27, 2009 to
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The Clear and Not-So-Clear Duties of a Project Manager

A project manager wears many hats during the day. While some are standard and expected of any project manager, there are some duties that may come as a surprise to those on the outside looking in.

Published by RobinRaven (1476 pts) on Oct 27, 2009 to
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Cross-Cultural Project Communications

Project professionals should pay special attention to communications within multi-national business projects. Learn a few strategies for effective cross-cultural communication to avoid costly mistakes and ultimately, project failure.

Published by SusieBrown (54 pts) on Oct 27, 2009 to
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Where to Find Project Management Clipart

If you're preparing a presentation or demonstration, you may want to jazz it up with some clipart relating to project management. What are some of the best online sources for PM clipart? Find out by reading this article.

Published by Ronda Levine (20481 pts) on Oct 25, 2009 to
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