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

Deadlines are indispensable for an orderly project flow, but they can also lead to tasks being postponed. 

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. 

The waterfall model embodies classic project management. A linear structure is formed by strictly successive phases.

The 5 axioms of communication according to Watzlawick describe aspects that play a significant role in any form of interpersonal exchange.

Project management is primarily about meeting the needs of the client. In some cases, this is relatively straightforward and the project team can rely on tried and tested methods to arrive at a sensible solution. When the project addresses a completely novel problem, traditional approaches are hardly sufficient. To find an innovative solution satisfying the needs of the stakeholders, the concept of design thinking is suitable. In the following article, we will show you what Design Thinking is all about and how this approach can help you manage projects. 

The main benefits of project management software are that projects are carried out more efficiently and save the company time and money.

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.