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Project Managers: Managing the Right Way on Our Projects

Project Managers: Managing the Right Way on Our Projects

02/03/2016 by Brad Egeland Tags: project leader, project leadership, project management, project manager

Project management is not just about experience, leadership and organization. It is also about management style, interpersonal relationships, conflict management, task delegation and communication. But I think most of us who are battle-tested realize that by now. It isn’t always about having the right technology experience or even hands-on experience, though I feel – at […]

Who Should Lead the Project? – Part 2

Who Should Lead the Project? – Part 2

12/24/2013 by Brad Egeland Tags: matrix structure, project leader, selecting a project manager, task structure, who should lead the project

In Part 1 of this two part series on selecting the right project manager for the project, we discussed how it isn’t just about putting the best available project manager in the role. There are many aspects that need to be examined – and how the individual matches up with the specific project customer may […]

Who Should Lead the Project? – Part 1

Who Should Lead the Project? – Part 1

12/17/2013 by Brad Egeland Tags: lead project manager, project leader, selecting a project manager, who should lead the project

Sometimes success or failure for the project is almost determined before the project even gets underway. What I’m talking about it is selecting the right leader for the right project. It’s not an exact formula…if it were then we could bottle it up and sell it for millions. No, there’s no guarantee for project success […]

The Perils of Always Saying Yes

The Perils of Always Saying Yes

05/21/2013 by Brad Egeland Tags: project client, project leader, project management advice, project manager responsibility

Being generally agreeable is a good thing. Being easy to work with – also a good thing. Being flexible is a good thing. Having a very positive attitude…definitely a very good thing. Always saying “Yes.” Think of all the problems that can bring you. I remember when my wife and I were first dating and […]

If You Won’t Follow Me, How Can I Be Your Leader?

If You Won’t Follow Me, How Can I Be Your Leader?

01/23/2013 by Brad Egeland Tags: leadership, project leader, project leadership, project management best practices

I caught this quote the other day on one of my kids’ favorite shows, “Peep and the Big Wide World.” Seriously, it’s one of the best shows on TV if you can find it. Quack, the big blue duck, says, “Ducks are natural leaders, but if you won’t follow me, how can I be your […]

This is Where I’m Going, Jump on Board

This is Where I’m Going, Jump on Board

11/27/2012 by Brad Egeland Tags: it project management, project leader, project leadership, project manager

I’d really like to take credit for coming up with this line, but I can’t. I heard it during a trailer for a new TV show. But I immediately thought of it in terms of IT, project management and consulting leadership. In all three of those – especially when they are all combined as they […]

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