More and more companies are seeking professionals with adaptive skill sets, according to a TwentyEighty Strategy Execution report. Projects are growing more complex, forcing business leaders to keep their team’s skillsets up to date. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are now staples in the workforce and predicted to increase in adoption in 2019, meaning project managers […]
As project managers, we are constantly sharpening and honing our skills and techniques to ensure that we are operating at the highest level. Sometimes that includes figuring out what projects we truly excel at and are enjoyable for each project manager. By applying a structured approach to project selection, project managers can increase the chances […]
Project management is all about managing tasks carefully and effectively. Project managers have to work in limited or even tight budgets. Everyone can perform well within huge budgets, but only a professional and experienced project manager can manage to work in every situation. Project management has gained popularity in the last few decades due to […]
Having someone to see the bigger scope of each project and ensuring that everything will run smoothly and to completion is an asset that businesses are realizing is a key component to their company. Project management is becoming an increasingly more important part to companies both large and small. Every year, various ongoing and upcoming trends […]
The project management world is changing right before our eyes. With the advances in technology, the ability to work from anywhere, and tighter deadlines the process for building teams and retaining employees capable of succeeding in a fast-paced work environment is getting more difficult. Traditional methods of problem-solving are not as effective as they once […]
Is one of your new year resolutions to read more? One of the best ways to up-skill yourself or your workforce is to read a book related to your profession. These books on project management need to make their way onto your 2019 reading list as they provide up-to-date, relevant knowledge on project management. The Greek […]
Participating in the third annual Rocker’s Ball is always a highlight for Motive Power employees. Involved in the Rocker’s Ball since it’s inception, this years event was another great time for all who attended. With special guest attendee, Michael Franti, providing some music and fun to the night it ended up being an amazing evening. The […]
As consultants specializing in utilities, we are often on the forefront of leading campaigns for energy to migrate to green. And in the next year, we will be taking our own additional steps to go green in our own company, in our own lives. Walk the walk! Motive Power has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to environmental charities […]
Exactly how do project managers do it? How do they come in to a project that has been days, weeks, months in the making and get up to speed so quickly? Managementconsultingconnection.com lays out six ways that project managers and consultants get briefed on projects so that they are ready to hit the ground running! […]
The success of your project is often very closely tied to your ability to form a good relationship with each of the members of your team. Building connected project teams is not an easy task, but well worth the investment. As a project manager you know the mechanics of developing a project plan and communication […]