The question on how to be more productive always bugs me and I'm sure it must have strike you once in a while.
24 hour a day is what every individual got and we all strive to make the best use of every minute.
But you must have noticed some people are extremely efficient in utilizing this time while others hardly...
The movie industry and other industries seems worlds apart, but they are using the same technique's in order to deliver successful projects in shape of a movie and achieve greatness.
If you are a Project Manager and not watching movies, you are missing something very important and if you are a movies fan and not yet a great Project Manager,...
Whether you are a seasoned Project Manager or some one who have recently been promoted to Project Manager role.
This article will be helpful in either way, as information something new or a fresh reminder of what you already have been doing.
Teams always look up at their Project Manager to lead them, guide them, provide the necessary tools, templates, guidelines, scope...
So you are a Project Manager in an ABC company.
Have you ever asked your self some basic questions, like:
How is your management behavior, Approach or Style in managing your projects and subordinates.
Have you really ever assess your skills as a Project Manager and rate it out?.
Literally rating yourself from 1 to 10.
Then asking from your employees whether they would...
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14th August Pakistan Independence Day: lessons learned from Great Leader
Amir Abbas - 17
“Few individuals significantly alter the course of history.
Fewer still modify the map of the world.
Hardly anyone can be credited with creating a nation-state.
Mohammad Ali Jinnah did all three.“
Stanley Wolpert
On December 25, 1876, Mithibai gave birth to a son, the first of seven children.
The fragile infant who appeared so weak that it ‘weighed a few pounds less than normal.
But Mithibai...
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Lesson Learned:The Most Underrated Term in Life & Project Management
Amir Abbas - 6
Lesson Learned may look like another dictionary word but in fact it's the opposite.
Lessons learned are the most important term one should know in life and in project management.
I remember doing a project as a lead in 2008, when our project was just about to be finish, and I receive an email from my project manager Mr. Atiq Ahmed.
The...
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Organizational Process Assets and it’s Role in Project Management
Amir Abbas - 6
Organizational process assets are an input/output to PMBOK processes but it’s an important tool for project management.
Before we define it; Let’s dig deep for a better understanding.
The term organizational process assets (OPA) consists of three words:
Organization
Process
Assets
Organization: What is an Organization?
Organization is a group of people with vested interests.
It’s the way things, elements, and humans are organized...
The intent of almost every good organization is to follow best practices, processes, and procedures that helps:
In achieving success on the project.
Gain customer satisfaction.
Improves quality.
While keeping the project with in the allocated constraints like Cost and Schedule, etc.
So every organization tend to choose any standards or processes based on the needs of their organization.
In general these...
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Project Management Certifications: Which One Is Right For You?
Amir Abbas - 4
The profession of Project Management has been growing rapidly, while continuously evolving with the changes and challenges faced by organizations, as they tend to be more Project focus than ever.
In order to meet these challenges, the Project Management bodies need to be well aware and equip with the latest trends, techniques, tools, and certifications.
Since we know, behind every successful...
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Guess – What Could Be The Most Important Skills Of A Project Manager
Amir Abbas - 2
There has always been a debate on:
What are the most important interpersonal skills of a Project Manager?
I have observed PMP aspirants are most curious to know.
May be because this is a potential question and most of the questionnaire bank have included it in their package as well.
The project manager is the orchestra conductor.
He is the soul of the project...