Category Archives: Project Management
Deep dive into the ocean of the IT Risk Management
The recent tragic incident involving the submersible during the deep dive into the Titanic wreck highlights the critical importance of risk management, risk appetite, and risk acceptance. By examining this event and drawing parallels to an IT project, we can gain valuable insights into how Project Owners assess risks and make decisions based on their […]
The journey of Ulysses in Project Management and the value of PM² methodology
Ulysses is a seasoned project manager with years of experience leading European projects. However, he often needed to work on dealing with inefficiencies and rising costs, which weighed heavily on the taxpayers’ money. Determined to find a solution, he delved into research and stumbled upon the PM² Project Management methodology developed by the European Commission. […]
Emotional intelligence in Agile project management…and one more thing!
Hello, fellow Project Managers! Today I will talk to you about the importance of emotional intelligence in Agile project management. As a Project Manager coordinating large multidisciplinary projects, I’ve learned one thing: emotions matter. Let me explain. You see, in Agile project management, the team is everything. Without the team, there is no project. And […]
Project Management adventures in cultural projects
Ah, the life of a Project Manager! I’ve spent many years managing various projects, but my heart is closer to the Cultural Projects that I performed back in Greece during the period between 2006 and 2016. It was a wild ride full of ups and downs, unexpected twists and turns, and plenty of lessons learned […]
Benefits realisation: a journey beyond the project success criteria
Organisations increasingly rely on IT projects to achieve their strategic objectives in today’s fast-paced business environment. However, the success of IT projects is about more than just completing the project on time and within budget. It’s also about realising the expected benefits and delivering value to the organisation. This is where benefit realisation and value […]
The loneliness of the Project Manager
As a project manager, loneliness can be an unexpected and complex challenge. While you may be leading a team and interacting with many people regularly, it’s common to feel isolated and disconnected sometimes. One reason for this is the high level of responsibility that comes with being a project manager. You are responsible for ensuring […]
