Posted by Construction English On January - 23 - 2012

Accurate time estimation is a skill essential for good project management. It is important to get time estimates right for two main reasons:
1. Time estimates drive the setting of deadlines for delivery and planning of projects, and hence will impact on other peoples assessment of your reliability and competence as a project manager.
2. Time estimates often determine the pricing of contracts and hence the profitability of the contract/project in commercial terms.
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Posted by Construction English On June - 20 - 2011

Good time management is very important to a successful project manager.
The best project managers ensure they are productive for most of their time and avoid time-wasters at all costs. Here are some tips for project managers that can help you manage your time more effectively.
Create the Plan
What does this have to do with time management I hear you ask? Well, if everyone knows what they are doing and have a plan with regular milestones to focus on, you as project manager will spend a lot less time dealing with issues brought about through a lack of clarity. Read the rest of this entry »