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Today, companies are constantly under pressure to innovate and grow. To reach these objectives they need to find an efficient way to implement their strategies. Nevertheless, in many organizations a gap exists between the development of strategy and its successful implementation. Project Portfolio Management (PPM) contributes to close this gap. Project portfolio management (PPM) can […]
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Managing programs is not as easy as it seems. In fact, there are some aspects that program managers should consider in order to manage programs successfully. Let’s analyze some of the most critical aspects that can support program managers in this tough business. Documenting project activities and tasks Usually, when projects start stakeholders rarely know […]
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In a highly competitive and fast-paced environment it is really difficult to manage changes to project scope. For this reason it is important to adopt practices that help companies to adapt to the varying needs of stakeholders. In fact, there are different types of project scheduling methods that support project managers to adjust their project […]
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To become an effective speaker you need to strengthen your body language. In fact, posture, gestures, body movements and facial expressions are very important to become an effective speaker. Probably, eliminating distracting mannerism could be the first thing to work on. “The speaker who stands and talks at ease is the one who can be […]
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Project portfolio management (PPM) helps companies to obtain and distribute project investment information based on their strategy. It also helps them to maximize the use of resource capacity to deliver their objectives. What is PPM? Project Portfolio management (PPM) is not only about prioritization and the alignment of individual projects; but, it allows companies to […]
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To plan a program you need to plan all projects that compose the program. Developing an effective program plan often requires more than one planning cycle. Feedback and adjustments are important to create a program plan that minimizes interruption and makes more efficient all the work that has to be done. Planning each project that […]
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Project managers use project schedules to prevent problems. In fact, they help project managers efficiently communicate and collaborate with their teams and stakeholders. Project managers should use it to ensure the project remains on track. Let’s go a bit deeper to know more about it. What is the project schedule? The project schedule is a […]
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When you give a speech it is useful to show purposeful physical movement. In fact, it provides your audience with an indicator of your feelings and attitudes. In addition, moving effectively during a speech offers some more benefits. Let’s see what they are. Capture audience’s attention If you do not move during a speech people […]
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The Nexus framework is based on Scrum. It helps companies to scale software and product development. In fact, it helps organizations to develop products in a faster way by reducing costs. Let’s analyze in depth two Nexus events: Nexus Sprint Review and Retrospective. What is the Nexus Sprint Review? The Nexus Sprint Review is a […]
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Many Scrum teams use Kanban to organise their project work. In fact, these teams use Kanban as a visual management tool to deliver work faster and more often. Let’s see what is Kanban and how it is evolving over time. What is Kanban? Kanban is a lean method that aims at managing and improving work […]
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Project portfolio management allows organizations to identify and bring greater value from strategic project and program investments. When a company has a mature portfolio management capability in place, every project or program team will consider its results as critical for specific organizational strategic goals and objectives. Let’s analyze the importance of providing executives with useful […]
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Large and complex programs usually have projects with lots of dependencies. Identifying and managing interfaces between projects is crucial for program success. Identifying project interfaces There can be different types of project interfaces. For instance, let’s imagine that we have two projects that are part of the same program: project A and project B. It […]
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Even in well-planned projects it could happen that a need for a change arises. In fact, during a project, it can often happen that stakeholders ask for a change request because they want to change the project scope. Let’s see what a change request is and how you can manage it. What is a change […]
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You never get a second chance to make a good first impression. ~ Will Rogers This popular quote can be also used in public speaking. In fact, when you give a speech in front of an audience, you only have one chance of making a good first impression; so be ready for it! Let’s see […]
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Every time we interact with people we start to communicate before you say the first word. In fact, it is a fact that we constantly send non-verbal messages when we talk with people. This also happens when we speak in public. When you speak in public your goal should be to communicate. As a speaker, […]
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Research shows that more than half of all human communication is non-verbal. In fact, we constantly send non-verbal messages. When you speak in public, your audience judges you and your message based on what they see. Of course, people in the audience also evaluate what they hear. Let’s see how we can effectively use body […]
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An old saying says “Actions speak louder than words”. Body posture, movements and position of different body parts, play an important role in showing our feelings and emotions. This is still true even when we do not display our emotions voluntarily. Body language in public speaking Body language is an essential part of public speaking […]
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There are several techniques that you can use to organize your speech. For example you could use a mind map. What is a Mind map? A mind map is a diagram that represents an individual’s random thoughts on a particular subject. It is used to describe relationships among pieces of the whole. In general, a […]
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When you need to give a presentation or a speech, one of the first things to do is to organize your speech. Here below you will find a few easy and clear steps to organize your speech in a fast and effective way. In fact, this short guide can be particularly useful when you have […]
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The way you organize a speech is crucial to let your message get through to the audience. Speech organization is not just the order in which you introduce the points in your speech. When you organize the words in your speech in the right way, those words will allow you to obtain and keep the […]
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Before writing a speech you need to select the right topic. It can be difficult to find the best topic for your audience. In addition, it can also take more time than expected. To select a topic for your speech you can consult two general sources of information: personal experience and reference material. Personal Experience […]
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Using visual aids successfully requires practice. Displaying them too soon, too late, or too quickly will decrease their impact. Consider these tips to successfully show visual aids: 1. Display a visual just before you are ready to talk about it Your audience will look at a visual the moment you display it. Pause, giving the […]
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Visual aids are one type of support material for a speech. To be effective, visual aids should be easy to read and understand as well as pleasing to view. Whatever types of aids you are creating or using, consider the following guidelines: 1. Make them visible Everyone in the room must be able to […]
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Visual aids are one type of support material for a speech. Because people remember best what they simultaneously see and hear, visual aids are powerful tools for a speaker. What are the benefits of using visual aids? They offer five benefits: They increase understanding. Ours is a visual age. Most of what we learn is […]
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Get their attention When you go on stage you must command the audience’s attention. Probably you have seen it happening many times. A speaker who embodies authority pauses at the podium or the front of the room before beginning. At that moment, the audience attends. Chatting ends, minds become focused, and everyone’s gaze goes where […]
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Your greatest tool as a speaker is your voice If you want to communicate effectively and have a positive impact on your audience, you have to pay special attention to your speaking voice. When you speak, your voice is the most important link between you and your listeners. Your voice is the medium of your […]
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Rate is how fast or slow a person speaks. Basically, it is the number of words you speak per minute (wpm). A normal number of wpm can vary hugely. In fact, studies report that speech rate depends on the speaker’s culture, location, gender, emotional state, audience etc. In detail, we have found that: Slow speed […]
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One of the most obviously biological differences between men and women’s speech is pitch. Generally speaking, the pitch of a sound is how high or low it is on the musical scale. As a speaker you want to find a pitch that is suitable for your speech. You can apply changes in pitch to syllables, […]
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Being able to control the loudness or softness of your voice helps to keep the audience’s attention. Speaking too loudly for a long time will bother your audience. Speaking too softly for a long time will annoy listeners too, as they struggle to grasp your words. Volume level depends on the size and shape of […]
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