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1. Project Management Best Practices I: Plan the Work
2. Project Management Best Practices II: Work the Plan
3. What is the difference between defining a project and planning one?
4. What constitutes a good goal statement?
5. How to train new users of Project KickStart.
6. What are the things I should be monitoring regularly on my projects?
7. How to get support from managers?
8. Project planning checklist
9. Poor project communication will cause many projects to end unsuccessfully.
10. Who updates the workplan?
11. How should I deal with changes in my project?
12. What should a good status report cover?
13. What if your project is late because some managers fail to cooperate?
14. If I'm afraid I might not be able to deliver every piece of my project by the deadline,
    how can I get agreement on the priority of parts of the project?
15. IT Project Success
16. Planning to Build vs. Building the Plan

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Only promise what you can realistically deliver. Don’t create deadlines that you know you can’t meet. By only promising what you know you can do, you’ll be able to finish on time.

Create milestones. Creating milestones for you and your team will help you keep track of your progress and also give you a sense of accomplishment as you reach each milestone.

Make sure expectations are clear. Be sure that each member of your team knows what their specific responsibilities are. This will save time and prevent tasks from being overlooked.

Give credit when it’s due. Don’t take credit for your employees’ ideas or hog their limelight. This action not only fosters resentment but also makes you seem untrustworthy.

Set up a realistic budget. While it’s good to be optimistic, don’t plan for more spending than you know you can afford. Make sure you plan for emergencies and contingencies as well.

Save costs where they matter the most. Don’t just pinch pennies for the present. Make sure your savings will pay off in the long run. Compromising on quality might cost you later on in repairs and replacements.

Adopt a predictive managerial style. Don’t wait for things to happen to make a move. Anticipate problems and provide contingency plans.

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