Happy new year dear readers !!! Hope you all have a wonderful year ahead !! Welcome to blog no. 38 !! In an era where environmental consciousness and corporate responsibility are at the forefront of business agendas, the integration of sustainability into project management has become increasingly imperative. Balancing environmental and business goals is no... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Episode 14 of “The Gnosis Series” !! Gnosis is a Greek word for Knowledge. This series includes short articles on Leadership, Management, Project Management and many more to enlighten / motivate my readers. Project management has long been a crucial discipline in ensuring successful outcomes for businesses and organizations across various industries.... Continue Reading →
Welcome to blog no. 37 dear readers !! Hope you all are doing well and thanks for taking your time to visit my blog page .. The COVID-19 pandemic has propelled remote work into the spotlight, and project management is no exception. As organizations increasingly embrace remote work arrangements, project managers face unique challenges and... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Episode 13 of “The Gnosis Series” !! Gnosis is a Greek word for Knowledge. This series includes short articles on Leadership, Management, Project Management and many more to enlighten / motivate my readers. Today, I want to address a sensitive yet crucial topic - depression resulting from the loss of multiple loved... Continue Reading →
As we come together to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chathurthi, let us embrace the essence of this festival and draw inspiration from Lord Ganesha's wisdom and virtues.Ganesh Chathurthi reminds us of the power of new beginnings, overcoming obstacles, and fostering a spirit of inclusivity. Just as Lord Ganesha triumphed over adversity, this festival... Continue Reading →
Welcome to blog no. 36 dear readers !! Hope you all are doing well and thanks for taking your time to visit my blog page .. Now, on to the topic of the day .. Have you ever been questioned on Project Management’s role in an Organization? I have and the reason why I thought... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Blog no. 35 dear readers. This blog is different since I am not sharing any Project Management knowledge. Instead, I wanted to share an experience with my last session I had with a group of Project Management professionals. As I look back on my recent opportunity to be a guest speaker, I am... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Blog no. 34 dear readers. This blog is different since I am not sharing any Project Management knowledge. Instead, I wanted to utilize this opportunity and platform to Thank each one of my Teachers, Mentors, Friends, Family for sharing your knowledge and to support. Today, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude and... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Blog no. 33 (which is a special one for me) dear readers ! Hope you & your loved ones are healthy, safe & happy 🙂 Happy to share that I was recognized by Cancer Research UK for my volunteering work! (unfortunately couldn't attend in person). I'm thrilled to share that I have received... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Blog no. 32 dear readers. This blog is different since I am not sharing any Project Management knowledge. Instead, I wanted to utilize this opportunity and platform to Thank each one of my Teachers, Mentors, Friends, Family for sharing your knowledge and to support. What is Guru Poornima: Guru Poornima is a religious... Continue Reading →
Welcome to blog no. 31 dear readers. ! Eid Mubarak to all … In the dynamic world of project management, possessing strong leadership capabilities is essential for success. A project manager's ability to lead and inspire their team directly influences project outcomes. This blog explores key leadership capabilities that empower project managers to navigate challenges,... Continue Reading →
Welcome to blog no. 30 dear readers. ! As technology continues to advance and the world becomes more interconnected, remote work is becoming more prevalent. Remote project management is a growing trend as it allows organizations to hire top talent regardless of location and also provides employees with a greater level of flexibility. However, managing... Continue Reading →
Welcome to blog no. 29 dear readers. ! One of the most requested answers regarding project management is which certification do I go for? Whilst there are plethora of certifications available these days and any certification you go for - won't go waste as it's a learning at the end of the day. In this... Continue Reading →
Welcome to blog no. 28, dear readers ! Year 2023 has been extremely special for TMA (The Management Atheneum). TMA is growing with 1000+ active subscribers and around 25 clicks per hour, everyday ! Since we are growing exponentially, I thought it’ll be a good idea to create a short video about TMA (The Management... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Episode 10 of “The Gnosis Series”. Gnosis is a Greek word for Knowledge. This series includes short articles on Leadership, Management & Project Management which will enlighten / motivate my readers. I have been asked this question many times in the past - Why choose project management as a career option? Here’s... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Episode 9 of “The Gnosis Series”. Gnosis is a Greek word for Knowledge. This series includes short articles on Leadership, Management & Project Management which will enlighten / motivate my readers. Here are the Top 5 statistics I have gathered from my various reads this year: According to a report by the... Continue Reading →
Welcome to blog no. 27 dear readers. ! Time to talk about the buzz word - AI (Artificial Intelligence). Already exciting, isn’t it? We humans are loving AI e.g. chat GPT but today, let’s speak about AI’s impact on Project Management & will AI reduce the need for PMs? Artificial intelligence (AI) has already made... Continue Reading →
Hello - Welcome to blog no. 25 which is targeted to all our Project Managers who are wondering whether to opt for PMI volunteer opportunities and also to create awareness as well. So here we go ….. Did you know PMI (Project Management Institute) is supported by volunteers across the globe? I had no idea... Continue Reading →
I was requested by many Project, Program Managers to share my experience during prep. & exams. I hope this article will be beneficial for any professional who is interested to achieve this elite certification that is offered by the project management institute PMI. ☺️ First of all, let’s start with what before we move to... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Episode 8 of “The Gnosis Series”. Gnosis is a Greek word for Knowledge. This series includes short articles on Leadership, Management & Project Management which will enlighten / motivate my readers. In Episode 8, I wanted to share some key tips to manage creative teams .. 1. Shield your team from admin... Continue Reading →
Do you often find it challenging to derive your projects success whilst Project Closure phase? Then this article is for you ! Before I start with this topic, may I request you to please check my other blogs as well & subscribe to join our Elite group ! Let’s grow our elite team of Project... Continue Reading →
I wanted to start this blog with one of my favourite quotes - The influence of Teachers extends beyond the classroom, well into the future …F. Sionil Jose As we all are busy with our day to day activities, striving for the best in this competitive world, we should never forget to share our gratitude... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Episode 7 of “The Gnosis Series”. Gnosis is a Greek word for Knowledge. This series includes short articles on Leadership, Management & Project Management which will enlighten / motivate my readers. So let’s start with the topic, i.e. – “GREAT meetings” Successful project managers take responsibility for communication. If the project manager... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Episode 6 of “The Gnosis Series”. Gnosis is a Greek word for Knowledge. This series includes short articles on Leadership, Management & Project Management which will enlighten my readers and motivate them. So let’s start with topic of the day - Are you confused with Project Governance & Project Management? Now a... Continue Reading →
I am extremely excited & happy to share the third edition of guest blog from team CROOW. CROOW is a creative project management software, built to streamline communication between Clients & Marketing teams. Before we start, can I please request you to support my blog page by clicking on the follow button. We regularly publish... Continue Reading →
Before we start with this topic, I am happy announce that we have surpassed 1000 subscribers. TMA has grown exponentially within its ~8 months from it’s official launch. ❤️😍 I wanted to thank everyone, we wouldn’t have reached this milestone with your continuous support and feedback 🙌🏻 Cheers everyone ! Now, let’s start with the... Continue Reading →
I am extremely excited & happy to share the second guest blog from team CROOW. CROOW is a creative project management software, built to streamline communication between Clients & Marketing teams. CROOW & The Management Atheneum team’s objective is to help Project Managers succeed … In the world of project management, it is important to... Continue Reading →
We all have been in a position where we have struggled to close all our action items within the expected timeline or missed to execute an action. There are multiple strategies to increase your productivity, such as time management and proper use of resources. Productivity is also directly correlated with your mental health, stress levels... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Episode 5 of “The Gnosis Series”. Gnosis is a Greek word for Knowledge. This series includes short articles on Leadership, Management & Project Management which will enlighten my readers and motivate them. Let’s get started … Myth 1 – Remote collaboration is unproductive.Fact - Remote work makes happy employees and increases performance.... Continue Reading →
Dear readers, I wanted to take this opportunity to wish everyone - Happy Holi - on behalf of The Management Atheneum team For those who don’t know, Holi is a festival, celebrated in India with colours & water. It celebrates the eternal love of Radha & Krishna (based on Hindu mythology). It is also known... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Episode 4 of “The Gnosis Series”. Gnosis is a Greek word for Knowledge. This series will include short articles on Leadership, Management & Project Management which will enlighten my readers and motivate them. Let’s get started … Here are the 5 pillars of Project Governance - 1. Clarity - Clear purpose for... Continue Reading →
Had an awesome interaction this morning with a bunch of 25 PMP students, aspiring for a career into Project Management. Demand for Project Managers has increased & is expected to increase further, esp. post pandemic. Happy to talk through this topic. Loved their excitement and questions, esp. with regards to qualities in a PM, on... Continue Reading →
2021 has been awesome for the blog page - from new collaboration, milestones & now - getting featured in 11 best Project Management blogs to follow ! Thanks to all my readers & partners for your continuous support till date. Visit this link to view the article & to know more about CROOW’s offerings -... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Episode 3 of “The Gnosis Series”. Gnosis is a Greek word for Knowledge. This series will include short articles on Leadership, Management & Project Management which will enlighten my readers and motivate them. Let’s get started ... Organizations get work done through projects or processes. Both efforts work at initially building a... Continue Reading →
I am often being approached with a question - “How do I get into the world of Project Management?” By pursuing any certification? Can I get in without any prior experience? - I’ll try & simplify with this article for everyone, who is aspiring to get into the glorious world of Project Management. (Also, you... Continue Reading →
Happy to share that my article on Project brief was published on CROOW’s website on 23rd Feb. ‘21. Here’s the URL - https://croow.com/blog/project-brief/ Please visit their website to understand more about their offerings into Project Management & browse through my blog page for more articles on PM. Am open to collaborate on blog / articles... Continue Reading →
Remote working, already on the rise in recent years, has become even more prominent after the COVID-19 lock down. Even businesses that have long shied away from working from home have seen the positive impact it can have on the workforce and overall productivity. With the rise in the number of remote jobs, particularly project... Continue Reading →
I am extremely excited & happy to inform that my blog page “The Management Atheneum” will be partnering with CROOW - Creative Project Management team, in coming days. CROOW is a creative project management software, built to streamline communication between Clients & Marketing teams. CROOW & TMA’s end goal is to help Project Managers succeed... Continue Reading →
Managing a complex project is no walk in the park. In order to thrive, project managers must understand team member and stakeholder engagement, goals and challenges, budgeting, team communication, and the inevitable road bumps that will force your team to demonstrate flexibility. The thing is, even if you're not a project manager by trade, it’s... Continue Reading →
I was invited as a guest lecturer at one of the best B-schools in India - “IIM”. I was asked to cover Project Life Cycle with real life examples with two batches (65 - 70 students each). I am happy to see that the interest level on Project Management has increased over the years (there... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Episode 2 of “The Gnosis Series”. Gnosis is a Greek word for Knowledge. This series will include short articles on Leadership, Management & Project Management which will enlighten my readers and motivate them. Ever wondered why a project plan is required for low complexity projects? I can give you few reasons ...... Continue Reading →
Ahh, what a way to end 2020 - Received my Thank You certificate last weekend from Project Management Institute (my first one) for volunteering multiple projects in 2020. Am open to conduct sessions on Project Management & other topics as it’s my passion to spread my knowledge with everyone – FOR FREE ! 🙂 Please... Continue Reading →
I was invited to speak to a bunch of aspiring Project Management (PMP) students as a guest speaker. I emphasised on why opting for a career path into Project Management is interesting & lucrative. Thanks to PMO Advisory team for this opportunity Emphasised on why opting for a career path into Project Management is interesting... Continue Reading →
It is that time of the year again where we celebrate with good food & drinks along with our loved ones - It’s Thanksgiving !! On that note, am going to write about how Project Management helps us with our personal activities as well. Happy thanksgiving to all my dear readers 🤗 You must be... Continue Reading →
Don’t wish for it, work for it Project management is all about making the project happen & to achieve the agreed objectives. It is a discipline of initiating, planning, executing, and managing resources with the goal of completing specific deliverables within the assigned budget and time. And what’s challenging is - To keep pace with... Continue Reading →
Welcome to “The Gnosis Series”. Gnosis is a Greek word for Knowledge. This series will include short articles on Leadership, Management & Project Management which will enlighten my readers and motivate them. I am a big fan of Greek & Nordic culture (as you might know by the name of my blog page :)) hence... Continue Reading →
“If you can't measure it, you can't manage it and you can't fix it” – Mike Bloomberg The above mentioned sentence perfectly summarizes the role of project tracking in an organization. Most project managers spend a significant portion of their time on progress tracking because of how important it is. It helps managers ensure cohesiveness... Continue Reading →
I had an opportunity to speak to an awesome set of enthusiastic Project Management (PMP) students - emphasizing on the importance of documentation, how to manage failure and importance of adding value to a project. Thoroughly enjoyed their questions which mainly revolved around failure, project artefacts & effective comms. Pleasure to have many positive feedback... Continue Reading →
Happy to share that one of my articles was published on NuLearn’s website as a part of Alumnus blog. NuLearn is one of the leading ed-tech companies who provides educational platform to leading B-schools like IIMs & SPJIMR. One of my blogs on why a project needs a project manager was featured in their website... Continue Reading →
This topic seems to be an easy one but I have often seen PMs getting confused between a project goal & a project objective. So, is there a difference? Or are they the same thing? Short answer to this question will be - NO. How?: - While they relate to one another, the goals and... Continue Reading →
