Learning Project Management
In my first series of posts for the Ciber blog, I’ll describe my transition from technical leadership into project management, sharing some lessons learned along the way. To start, here are some tips...
View ArticleGetting into a Project Manager Mindset
My transition from technical lead to project manager is an ongoing process. In addition to learning about the principles of project management, a number of adjustments are necessary for my new role....
View ArticleProject Management: Paying Attention to What Went Well
In a recent lessons learned session, a team member noted that responses to “What went well?” were often overlooked in favor of “What did not go so well?” responses. He specifically felt that the former...
View ArticleDeveloping Trust through Passion
During my first few months as project manager, I felt a slight drop in the level of trust from my team members. Meetings that were once engaging and dynamic became stale and one-sided. I was doing a...
View ArticleLeadership & Culture
Leadership is a major component of the Ciber culture. Over the past few years, the organization has committed to strengthening this position by offering a leadership development program. Targeted for...
View ArticleNew Project Managers: Keep it Simple
As a new project manager, it’s easy to introduce complexity into my work. This type of complexity, better known as accidental complexity, is not inherent to the task at hand, but is instead a result of...
View ArticleSimplifying Project Communications
In my previous post, I suggested that new project managers should keep things simple. To clarify, they should utilize the tools and processes as defined in the PMBOK and their organizational project...
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