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5 Tips to Completing Projects on Time

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Our first encounter with projects was probably at school; be it a written essay for English, or to build a model of something for a science project. As early as that time itself, we were already carefully planning; asking what our deadlines were, how many and who we could work with, and so on. A good manager prepares a plan and commits to deliver as per the plan, in the agreed time, cost and quality required. And beyond that a proactive project manager uses fluid communication and essential preparation to guarantee success. On that note, 5 tips managers use to complete projects on time. Know the strengths and weaknesses of your team Calling in the right people  has always been critical to effective group conferencing. This means that their strengths and weaknesses need to be known, so as to strategically select them.  Too many people in a project can render it either inefficient or ineffective. Once you have carried out an  evaluation of the same, select the ideal players...

A Pilot’s Guide to Effective Communication

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  Let’s begin in the cockpit of an aircraft flying from one destination to another, and a situation occurs.     Captain - “I have control.”   Co-Pilot – “You have control.”   In just six words, two crew members in the same flight deck evidence a skill critical to the corporate scene; communication. Up in the skies, communication clearly shows, who would assume control and see to the situations or problems involving the aircraft.   Likewise, communication is the key to many of the basic functions of management, from the planning and organizing of outcomes, to motivating and controlling  employees in the organization. Keeping the communication clear and concise would also help increase the group cohesiveness toward achieving a task. On that note, 5 tips in a pilot’s guide to effective communication   Have a Briefing Plan   Prior to any flight, pilots are briefed with regard to the flight ahead, in order to establish objectives, delegate re...