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…

A competitive salary is just one of the many benefits to a career in project management. The role offers opportunities to work on varying projects across a wide range of industries, keeping the work engaging and challenging.

Naturally, as a training course provider, mental agility is our passion! Prioritising our mind health can have endless benefits. From enhancing our performance at work to helping us to preserve in order to reach our goals. Mental dexterity improves our self-confidence and courage, and helps us to bounce back from failures. So how do we keep our brains ‘in shape’?

Agile working is all about being equipped with the tools and mindset to adapt and react through the course of a project. But Agile goes beyond responding to challenges and change. It’s about flexibility, connectivity and collaborative working. Agile processes allow teams to come together to find the most effective way to achieve the desired results.

To be successful, it is paramount that project professionals know what failure looks and feels like. Only through our failures can we learn important lessons for the future, and discover how to truly appreciate success. And so, as leaders, we must teach our project staff the important truth that it is okay to fail. Here’s some other lessons for your project teams:

Planning is one of the most valuable stages in the PRINCE2 methodology. Initiating a project carries a lot of responsibilities. Planning can be both challenging and time-consuming as it comprises numerous activities. It involves preparing and refining your approach for everything from risk to communications, quality methods to change controls, and much more.

You wouldn’t be alone in thinking that coaching an employee sounds time-consuming and, dare we say, tedious. After all, as a busy leader, you are tackling endless to-do lists daily, and coaching adds a sizable task to your already very full plate! But what if we told you that investing in coaching employees could help them to reach big goals, and achieve big goals for the company too!? Here is why taking the time to coach employees is worthwhile, and how to go about it…

Almost 1 in 4 workers are planning a job change – an insurgence the media has dubbed ‘The Great Resignation’! Living through the coronavirus pandemic has been an eye-opening experience for people. And so, when it comes to staying in a career they’re unhappy or dissatisfied with, workers are choosing to take action. The view is: life is short and change is appealing.