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Tag Archives: Facilitation Skills
The Art of Interrupting
Your role as a project manager is to keep everyone on task in meetings and just in general as you move toward your goals. So it should actually be expected that you will need to (politely) interrupt people from time to time. Read on to see tips on how you can master the art of interrupting!
Facilitating a Lessons Learned Session
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A lessons learned session is a must-do at the end of most projects. There is really nothing better than voicing the good, the bad, and the ugly about a given project for everyone to hear, acknowledge, understand, and take action on. Otherwise, innovations and successes will be forgotten and mistakes will be repeated.
The Art of Listening
Listening is an art, and few people have mastered it. By listening to what your team members and project stakeholders have to say, you will be able to better ask thoughtful questions and use the information you gain to be a better project manager.
Managing Discussions When You Do Not Have the Answers
What do you do when your project team asks you a ton of questions and you know zero of the answers? While it may feel most comfortable curling up into a little ball in the corner, a better approach is to face the questions head on. Check out how I handled it, and my six tips for acting with courage under fire.
Team Building for Better Project Outcomes
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One of the best ways to help build rapport and commitment within your team is to conduct a quick team building exercise. I like this idea because it is easy and free! Check out some ideas to help build an engaging work environment for your team.
Project Planning Like a Pro
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Oh, the project plan! No matter the size, level of detail, or sophistication of the project plan, it is definitely an essential tool to getting things done as a project manager. Here are seven steps to facilitating a successful project planning session.
The Art of Facilitation
It may sound easy, but facilitating a conversation successfully takes a lot of time and practice. Check out the six things that I have learned through my years as a project manager about the art of facilitation.
Make a Decision or Move On!
A common reason why meetings are unproductive is that the right people are not in the room to give input or make decisions. As a project manager, you must realize when this situation occurs and manage the conversation.
