InLoox Co-founder and CEO Dr. Andreas Tremel on the way to becoming an innovative company and what role project management can play in this process

Having the client on your side is a prerequisite for project success. Gain their trust by meeting the following 6 expectations. 

In addition to project-specific skills, there are several fundamental skills that any good project team should possess.

The project manager plays a crucial role in every project. In order to be successful in their position, they must possess a wide range of competencies. 

In the first article on transactional and transformational leadership, we looked at the special features of the two leadership styles and showed how they differ. In the second part, we explain the practical relevance of the two styles. Find out in which situations the transactional leadership style makes more sense and where a transformational approach will get you to your goal faster. First, let’s revisit what basically distinguishes the two styles:

Over time, different styles of team leadership have emerged.  A few years ago, transactional leadership was the unchallenged standard in almost all companies. Now, a transformational style seems to be catching up and winning followers. However, this does not necessarily mean that this type of leadership is categorically superior. Find out what defines both styles, how they differ, and which one is right for you in the following article. 

Anyone intending to be team lead should first learn to lead themselves in the best possible way. Far too often, people are focused on observing the external environment. In both private and professional contexts, people are always analyzing, judging and actively influencing. But many of us miss the opportunity to self-reflect and become aware of our inner processes. In the following article we will show you how to become a better team leader through self-leadership. 

Anybody with project experience knows, that the result is always only as good as the team behind it. But no team is perfect. Just like people, groups are constantly developing. The success of a project is closely related to this process. The 5 phases of team development according to Tuckman are an excellent model for understanding how team dynamics influence your project work.  

The project management market is virtually addicted to best practice examples. But the well-known saying "You learn from your mistakes" suggests exactly the opposite of this approach.

Many project managers and executives feel as if they are being eaten up by day-to-day business. But for some people in positions of responsibility, the problem is (at least partly) self-inflicted. The diagnosis: micromanagement.