2020-01-05 16:24
Beyond the usual merriment and hullabaloo that inevitably accompanies the holiday season; this particular end of year stands out as it also marks the closing of a decade.
More than usual, t… Read More
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2019-02-01 15:34
As we wrap up yet another busy year, all eyes inevitably turn towards the coming one. And in anticipating new expectations and objectives; we also wonder what new challenges lie in store fo… Read More
2019-01-15 15:01
I try to avoid listicles, but these characteristics really stood out to me as I was reading Grant Cardone’s ‘The 10x Rule.’ His focus is sales, but the traits apply to pro… Read More
2018-08-13 13:24
Before we can explore its applications, let me first define the terms, starting from the outside of the circle and moving inward.
WHAT: Every single company and organization on the plant kn… Read More
2018-06-07 14:03
Every action and inaction is a choice. Driving an hour or five minutes one-way to work is a choice. The current job you have is a choice. Your reactions to consequences, positive or negativ… Read More
2018-05-24 20:42
Whether you’re an established manufacturer, a scrappy young startup, a passionate freelancer, or just working your own side hustle, ultimately, you’re managing the use of time… Read More
2018-05-11 18:13
Of the millions and millions of softwares that exist in this world, most of them offer the option to host your data in the cloud. That’s amazing, because “the cloud” is on… Read More
2018-04-19 13:47
Vivien Goldstrong is a consultant, project controls and planning manager, with expertise in implementation and consultancy related to Oracle Primavera P6. Currently works on development of… Read More
2018-04-11 20:17
Running a successful business requires knowledge into your strategy and how you plan to execute it. You need to cover your bases well by understanding the market dynamics, as well as how yo… Read More
2018-03-13 21:04
How many project managers have been told to take the holistic approach when dealing with a task? Holistic medicine refers to treating the whole person while taking into account mental… Read More
2018-02-26 16:34
Every year the Project Management Institute releases an annual study which highlights the flaws of companies across a variety of industries with regards to how they perform with their… Read More
2018-02-14 16:37
What’s the earliest that students should understand how productivity tools should help them with time and project management? According to Albeda, a a regional training institute… Read More
2018-01-31 21:10
In every industry, no matter if it’s welding or being the conductor of a symphony orchestra, there are a firm set of rules and guidelines that are to be followed if success is to be a… Read More
2018-01-16 18:56
When a project manager is focused on the completion of specific objectives and goals in the effort of bringing together a project, they need to plan, organize, and manage resources to ensur… Read More
2018-01-06 14:54
Here are 32 terms from the “Project Collaboration Lexicon” that’ll make you sound like you know it all.
Actor: Anyone involved in the implementation of a project
Collabora… Read More
2018-01-03 23:40
At the start of every year, we’re faced with the possibility of a new chapter. The turning of the calendar page come January 1st has long been a metaphor to turning the page on a new… Read More
2017-12-06 16:34
As every year’s calendar turns its page to usher in a new era, we must constantly wonder what’s coming to the forefront in order to prepare ourselves on how to handle it. Each… Read More
2017-11-29 14:05
Here are 4 training courses that will help you become the project collaboration guru of your company:
Teamwork and collaboration in the workplace: Free courses:
A 6-day course that will wal… Read More
2017-11-21 20:04
There’s no better feeling than coming together with your peers to achieve a common goal. But while it may take a village to accomplish a task that’s too big for one person, it&r&helli…Read More
2017-11-14 14:48
Here are 5 Linkedin groups that you can follow right away to stay up to date with project collaboration tools & techniques:
NQI – Collaborative Project Management: This group is p… Read More
2017-11-09 17:46
According to a 2016 PMI report, for every $1 billion invested in projects in the United States, $122 million is wasted due to poor project performance. This of course highlights the need to… Read More
2017-11-01 14:36
Collaborative work is about people working together to achieve a common goal. This is facilitated by the development of new technologies. In recent years, the number of online collaborative… Read More
2017-10-30 13:31
Finances Online is an independent review platform for B2B, SaaS and financial solutions. Their goal is to help software buyers find the best solution to fit their specific needs and to conn… Read More
2017-10-18 12:22
In recent years, the number of collaborative tools has increased. What once started as simply shared agendas has now developed into something extraordinary. Here are 6 key features to consi… Read More
2017-10-16 16:32
Love it or hate it, few successful events, trips – and large projects ever go off without a hitch in the absence of a diligent plan.
As per PMBOK, first comes the project initiation… Read More
2017-10-03 14:54
What are the free online collaboration tools these days ? Here’s a full list:
Appear.in: Free tool to easily organize video-conferences.
Slack: Collaboration tool for teams with a fre… Read More
2017-09-21 14:33
(Source: Project Collaboration whitepaper)
Collaborative work is about people working together to achieve a common goal. This is facilitated by the development of new technologies.
Proximi… Read More
2017-09-18 20:44
Managing a project is hard enough work, now add to that managing multiple projects – and you’ve got yourself a real (and worthwhile) challenge.
In an effort to help make this p… Read More
2017-09-11 12:05
(Source: Project Collaboration whitepaper)
Collaborative work is about people working together to achieve a common goal. Before getting started with implementing project collaboration softw… Read More
2017-08-29 19:51
Project managers often face numerous conflicts when managing both internal and external stakeholders in a project. The difference in the perspective of how stakeholders work drives the beha… Read More
2017-08-23 05:14
Collaborative work is about people working together to achieve a common goal. Here are 5 advantages of creating a collaborative work environment:
Flexibility: Companies and employees are m… Read More
2017-08-16 15:03
Project Management deals with set principles and procedures for managing a project from start to finish; this includes planning, organizing and completing a project according to certain spe… Read More
2017-08-01 20:30
To succeed in intensely competitive industries, organizations need to make the best use of technology and B2B software solutions. Project managers need to understand the many benefits of pr… Read More
2017-07-20 20:05
Up until the early 20th century the world viewed the automobile as a luxury item built for the elite of society. Cars were complicated in their use and required a significant investmen… Read More
2017-07-20 15:33
It’s no surprise that Gantt charts offer a multitude of benefits – they are often seen as a project manager’s best friend. Here are some of the (many) advantages of using… Read More
2017-06-29 20:18
What’s better than useful content? Free useful content, of course.
At Genius Project we’re committed to providing our readers learning materials that can help guide them from t… Read More
2017-06-26 19:29
Through the years of working with project managers across different industries, we’ve identified these top 10 project management mistakes that can be quite easily addressed and fixed… Read More
2017-06-08 15:00
Part 5: PM Software is from Mars…or is it Venus? What is Project Portfolio Management
Continuing on in this multi-part series, with parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 complete, we now arrive to the… Read More
2017-05-12 16:00
Living in one of Canada’s largest metropolitan areas, Montreal is infamous for its traffic jams caused by never ending construction and growing population. In a recent report it… Read More
2017-05-09 20:00
Introduction
The purpose of a schedule update is to provide a measured result of the project’s progression and to quantify work remaining relative to the schedule’s baseline. Th… Read More
2017-04-27 17:42
In an effort to offer you valuable content geared towards all your project management needs, we’ve recently put together a free Beginner’s Guide to Project Scheduling – an… Read More
2017-04-18 18:58
It is quite common in projects that some of the selected vendors are unable to keep up with the expectations that were committed during the tendering process. This can be partly due to unav… Read More
2017-03-30 18:29
While there’s rarely any debate about whether or not a project should have a budget, the benefits beyond knowing how much money is available for a project may not be as obvious. And w… Read More
2017-03-01 21:20
Anyone who’s ever been part of a project team knows just how hard it can be to keep all the records straight and everyone on the same page. From assigning tasks, scheduling meetings… Read More
2017-01-23 20:24
When colleagues refer to commenting on a wall, you think of Pink Floyd.
You use slang on the project team chat.
You get an email notification for each and every workflow.
Your colleagues… Read More
2016-12-21 15:15
What’s new in project management? Well, many of the tools we use have been around for years, so you won’t see me declaring that critical path analysis is the in thing.
However… Read More
2016-11-24 16:53
If you’re a professional working in a project-based environment, it’s worth getting familiar with some of the most popular and important project management terms. Whether you&rs&helli…Read More
2016-11-15 20:22
The Three Gorges Dam is considered by some to be a wonder of the world. While that’s up for much debate, what it is for sure, is the largest hydroelectric dam of the world. It spans th… Read More
2016-11-01 15:25
More and more companies are engaging freelance and external contractors, and more projects are being managed remotely. This accomplishes a few things. It allows companies to work with the b… Read More
2016-10-18 13:58
It takes a special kind of person to lead a team of people who are all striving towards one objective. Some believe great leaders are born – we believe everyone has the ability to har… Read More
2016-10-03 14:53
When managing a project, the root cause of its success or failure is often misunderstood. Yes, project managers are the drivers of project success, but more often than not, the outcome is d… Read More
2016-08-31 13:31
On-demand or on-premise? Advantages and disadvantages:
The service offers of on-demand, SaaS, and cloud are steadily rising. A study conducted by Markess International, has shown that colla… Read More
2016-08-31 13:31
On-demand or on-premise? Advantages and disadvantages:
The service offers of on-demand, SaaS, and cloud are steadily rising. A study conducted by Markess International, has shown that colla… Read More
2016-07-27 16:04
We believe in growth, evolution and challenging the status quo. We also believe in customer satisfaction – so when you talk, we listen.
We’re pleased to announce the latest rele… Read More
2016-07-27 16:04
We’re pleased to announce the launch of the latest version of Genius Project. Based on feedback from our 115,000 users, our R&D team improved the software and added new features… Read More
2016-07-20 14:13
It seems like everyone is talking about ‘strategic alignment’ these days. The project management world is full of conversations about how projects need to be aligned to strategy… Read More
2016-07-18 18:38
You’ve just completed the journey of selecting the ideal project management software. It promises to streamline your processes, increase collaboration – and ultimately, improve… Read More
2016-06-23 16:22
Creativity. We don’t need much of that over here in the world of project management, do we? Unless you are a digital PM or working in a creative industry. For the vast majority of pro… Read More
2016-06-13 13:47
Why reinvent the wheel if it already exists and works perfectly well?
That’s our take on project management templates. They provide a kick off point and an excellent framework, that… Read More
2016-05-24 14:23
What is mindfulness?
Well, one thing we know for sure is that it’s a pretty hot topic these days.
A simple definition of mindfulness is being present and aware of what’s happ… Read More
2016-05-06 14:02
Love them or hate them, meetings are an important part of collaboration and delivering projects to completion. They’re essential for bringing people up to speed, solving problems and… Read More
2016-04-15 14:09
A while back I was working on a project that had technically implemented well and was nearing completion. The output was not being tracked, and that was not a concern, or part of the busine… Read More
2016-04-15 14:09
A while back I was working on a project that had technically implemented well and was nearing completion. The output was not being tracked, and that was not a concern, or part of the busine… Read More
2016-03-14 15:19
Does this sound familiar?
As a project manager, your project management software flashes up daily alerts for tasks that are missed, deadlines that are at risk, issues where no action is be… Read More
2016-03-14 15:19
Does this sound familiar?
As a project manager, your project management software flashes up daily alerts for tasks that are missed, deadlines that are at risk, issues where no action… Read More
2016-02-25 05:03
One of the primary goals project managers need to accomplish in their daily work is to deliver the necessary status reports to their stakeholders along with providing themselves with… Read More
2016-02-12 18:36
Genius Project recognizes that teams across different departments, within one organization, can have their own specific workflow and that organizations require the liberty of cust… Read More
2016-02-05 05:17
This is a guest post by Elizabeth Harrin from GirlsGuideToPM.com.
Where I work we have a saying: Respect The Process. We all get along just fine if we do that: processes are there for a re… Read More
2016-02-05 05:17
This is a guest post by Elizabeth Harrin from GirlsGuideToPM.com.
Where I work we have a saying: Respect The Process. We all get along just fine if we do that: processes are there fo… Read More
2016-02-01 16:39
Winning a new project is exciting for any business. But it usually doesn’t take very long for the feeling or triumph to be taken over by the realization that more work means a greater… Read More
2015-12-28 21:08
The end of the year often creates a feeling of nostalgia mixed in with anticipation. We reflect on our accomplishments over the past year and think up new plans for the year ahead. As we gea… Read More
2015-12-21 16:51
It’s no secret that communication is one of the key ingredients (if not, the most significant ingredient) to the effective management of projects and team members. How and what is com… Read More
2015-12-14 15:49
What happens when Google and NASA join forces?
As you may know, Google and NASA came together to purchase a quantum computer back in 2013. And have recently made some pretty big claims abou… Read More
2015-12-14 15:49
What happens when Google and NASA join forces?
As you may know, Google and NASA came together to purchase a quantum computer back in 2013. And have recently made some pretty big claims abou… Read More
2015-11-30 13:43
Ever wonder what it takes to be a Project Manager, and more specifically, what it takes be an effective one?
Of course a PM needs the proper training and certifications, but there are unden… Read More
2015-11-23 15:34
The internet is jam packed with a whole lot of information for Project Managers (and beyond), making things both easy and difficult. As you know, all the information and resources you could… Read More
2015-11-09 13:11
One of the main requirements that we often hear from PM software buyers is that they’re looking for a way to stay up to date on the status of multiple projects. They want to have clea… Read More
2015-10-26 05:21
It’s no mystery why people can’t seem to get away from using their inboxes as their personal project & task management tool; and why companies still attempt to collaborate v… Read More
2015-10-19 05:09
People often confuse the terms “invention” and “innovation” or use them interchangeably; when in actually, there’s a significant difference between the two.
I… Read More
2015-10-12 05:55
What was announced in 1969 to be the project of the 21st Century by then-Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, ended up being known as Canada’s biggest white elephant.
It was a project that… Read More
2015-10-05 18:04
Excel spreadsheets are an excellent tool for independent analysis. The problem arises when people and companies try to stretch them beyond their capabilities. Spreadsheets have limited scala… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I remember a simpler time when someone asked to use the telephone you knew it was to actually make a phone call. Today, when you see kids begging their parents to use their “Phon… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
As we are in the thick of it following our favorite athletes grace the Olympic stage and podium at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, I’m always amazed at the enormity, sweat equity, planning an… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
In a few weeks, the world’s largest IT fair will congregate on the grounds of the Deutsche Messe in Hannover. The theme of this year’s CeBIT is “Datability” whic… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I recently got hooked on to the TV show “Suits.” Set at a tier-one Manhattan law firm Pearson Hardman, the series centers around Harvey Specter (the firms “Closer&rdq&hell…Read More
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