Are you tired of having unclear and ambiguous roles in your project team? Do you often find multiple team members working on the same tasks or debating who is responsible for a certain activity, leaving you to deal with conflicts and confusion?

PRINCE2® is one of the most widely used project management methodologies globally. It is a structured approach that can be adapted to a vast range of project types. As project managers face an endless diversity of projects from complex programmes to research projects, they need to follow a management process that can adapt to various requirements and scenarios.

Have you ever felt perplexed by the jargon used in the PRINCE2® methodology? Maybe you’re studying for your exam and feel overwhelmed by all the new terminology.

According to the 2021 Talent Gap report released by PMI, 25 million new project managers are going to be needed by 2030 to close the talent gap. While specific industries are becoming more project-orientated, creating more jobs in industries such as management and construction (61.4 million by 2030), information and publishing (19.7 million by 2030) and finance and insurance (11.1 million by 2030).

Amidst a backdrop of high inflation and economic uncertainty, many companies are implementing cost-cutting measures leaving the job market in a tumultuous state. However, despite this there are still many jobs available for those with project management and agile project management skills.

It is all too common for project professionals to find themselves caught up in the crossfire of conflict, acting as mediators. Refereeing between team members with strong ideas can be exhausting, and there are certainly times when we could do without it. But, can conflict actually be beneficial?

Executing even one project successfully can be a challenge, so when it comes to handling entire programmes of projects, it is imperative we use all the tools available to us in order to succeed. We must arm ourselves with all the required resources, a skilled and committed team of project professionals, as well as unfailing support and buy-in from stakeholders and sponsors. Yet even with these elements in our toolkit, we may hit roadblocks.

There has been an increased demand for 4 day work-weeks amongst employees. The pandemic has caused a rethink, and along with hybrid and remote working, working less hours is topping the wishlist for many professionals – it is apparent we are still striving for that elusive work-life balance!

Project management-oriented employment (PMOE) is one of the fastest-growing career fields. More and more industries now require project professionals, and the demand is especially high in countries experiencing economic growth. The good news is there are plenty of training and development training and development options for those looking to join the industry. Yet still, the rate at which new talents are joining the profession is not enough to meet the increased demand.

Being a project manager is a very busy role, but with these 7 tips, you can optimise your day, work smarter – not harder – and be more productive as a result. Read on as we help you figure out how to structure your time better in order to proactively get the most out of your days…