Project Management Tools (AI and otherwise) to Transition from Project Management to Project Leadership!
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Let′s start with a basic definition: “Project management tools simplify everything from project planning to collaboration, helping meeting deadlines and deliver a more refined finished project” [1]. More simply and generally the use of software, as it should in any field, should make the life (of the user) easier and provides greater capability and efficiency and with a lower probability of errors. The challenge of a Project Leader (as opposed to a Project Manager) is to deliver a product in a triple constraint environment (scope, cost and time), but also to keep the project contributors motivated, focused, even happy, and contributing towards project objectives at their self-actualized level of performance. We know that the “people side” of project management is often the most difficult part of our work – and in fact, many (if not most) project managers come from the technical world and are not naturally skilled and talented in what PMI now calls power skills…
The good news is that software (somewhat ironically) has advanced greatly in this area and can be a big help for project managers who need to transition to great project leaders. We will explore this type of software, but first, let’s take a closer look at classical Project Management software. And of course, AI has found its way deeply into this software as well as in people/performance management software.
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We continue our blog series recapping key takeaways from International Project Management Day in this Part 2 blog focusing on transforming project delivery with a new approach. As part of International Project Management (IPM) Day 2024, Joe Pusz, “PMO Joe,” delivered an engaging presentation titled Treating the Source of Poor Project Delivery. In this live event celebrating the project management profession, Joe explored why many projects fail and introduced a fresh approach to overcoming these challenges: Organizational Project Delivery (OPD).
Why Do Projects Fall Short?
The session began with addressing the reality that most projects fail to meet expectations. Referencing insights from Forbes and CIO, Joe highlighted “inattentive blindness” as a root cause – a phenomenon where extreme focus on solving specific issues blinds us to obvious solutions already within our reach. This “Project Management Blindness,” hinders our ability to take a holistic view of project delivery.
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Hosted by Dr. Leon Herszon with Guest Massimiliano (Max) Langosco di Langosco - MSc PMP CSM
Join Dr. Leon Herszon on the “Inside Stories” podcast as he interviews Max Langosco, a seasoned project management expert with a fascinating global career. From building the first digital network in Peru to navigating AI adoption, Max shares his insights on the evolving challenges organizations face today. He emphasizes the importance of strategy over tactics, the cultural shift needed for AI integration, and the power of stakeholder management. This episode is packed with practical wisdom and stories of real impact.
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2 个月In my opinion, this article is interesting because it provides a comprehensive overview of tools and software useful for Project Managers. Additionally, it highlights an often overlooked aspect (or not well known): the availability of tools that can help a Project Manager transition into a Project Leader.