As a project coordinator at SJI, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the dynamic evolution of project management firsthand. Today, we stand on the brink of a revolution—one that is being driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI). This isn’t just a passing trend; AI is fundamentally transforming how we approach project management, and we must understand its implications for our roles as project managers. 

Imagine starting a project without knowing your destination—this is how it feels without a kickoff meeting. A project without a kickoff meeting is like a ship setting sail without a map or destination. It may move forward, but its journey lacks direction, purpose, and efficiency. 

How we work in software teams has changed dramatically, with remote work becoming a standard practice for businesses across the globe. This transformation paves the way for innovative approaches to project management, where agile methodologies play a pivotal role. Agile, known for its adaptability, emphasizes iterative progress, collaboration, and customer-centricity. However, blending Agile in remote work settings presents both opportunities and challenges. 

‘Rewarding project management demands excellent communication and a focus on finding solutions’. 

Project management and performance tracking have indeed come a long way. Gone are the days of relying solely on gut feelings and manually compiled spreadsheets. It’s the era where artificial intelligence is transforming the way we measure and optimize performance – and how! There’s much to explore on this fascinating topic. Here’s a glimpse of how AI-driven performance metrics are changing the game for businesses and project managers alike.

Here's an interesting observation: Fortune 500 companies prefer Agile! Agile methodologies are 50% more effective than traditional Waterfall and Iterative approaches. The agile approach has helped 60% of businesses boost their revenue and profits.  If it isn’t agile, next-gen businesses aren’t paying attention and can you blame them?

If you deal with project management regularly, there’s a high chance you’ve heard of methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban — two of the most popular processes for a project manager. 

There is also another widely used approach that blends scrum and Kanban known as Scrumban! 

Developing big IT projects isn’t an easy task! It’s a lot of time, effort, persistence, and patience. However, what are its major components? How to manage large-scale projects effectively and what goes into making it a success?

What separates an average project manager from a great one? 

Project Management can often be hectic and that can lead to outburst of emotions that we may regret later. It is important that we practice emotional intelligence and keep working on it on a regular basis. There are many things to be learnt and understood but I want to touch base on 7 things that I try to practice: