05/07/2014 by Brad Egeland Tags: managing project resources, project resources, selecting the best resources for projects, top resources for projects
I’ve always been of the mindset that my project is the most important project, and I want the best resources I can get for each skill set. The best of the best to offer my project client…that should keep them satisfied. That should work, right? Wrong! And let me tell you why…at least why I […]
07/03/2013 by Brad Egeland Tags: managing project resources, micro managing resources, micromanaging the project, Resource Management
In Part 1 of this two part series on micromanaging on the project, I discussed what I felt are the definite negatives or downsides to micromanaging project your project resources. Most don’t like it, most don’t need it, and most will resent you for it. So be aware of how you’re treating your project resources, […]
06/25/2013 by Brad Egeland Tags: managing project resources, micro managing resources, micro managing the project, Resource Management
I don’t think anyone out there likes to be micromanaged. Well, I’m sure there are some very insecure individuals who need to and may even want to be told the very next move they should make. But those individuals are in the minority and aren’t likely to be part of a skilled, cohesive and successful […]
06/20/2013 by Brad Egeland Tags: adjusting project schedule, adjusting project scope, managing project resources, phased approach
Sometimes you run into an impossible situation with the project schedule and it must be adjusted. It can be for a number of reasons, but the two main reasons usually come down to these: resource usage or conflicts and the need to meet a forced deadline. Adjusting the schedule for resource needs or loading If […]