Many organizations today have implemented Microsoft's SharePoint technology to provide a central portal into their organization's information and operations. While the promise of a central portal is alluring, it can also be elusive for project based organizations. The reason for this goes to the very purpose of systems such as SharePoint and project management systems. This article will discuss the purposes of Microsoft SharePoint and project management software technology, as well as strategies to properly implement project management capability with a SharePoint-type of information portal.

Interim Management is one of the latest forms of troubleshooting management techniques which has come into existence in recent years. In this article, we will try and understand what Interim Management exactly is. Then we will go onto the critical difference between an Interim Manager and a Management Consultant. Lastly, we shall take a look at the Interim Management industry today.

All projects can benefit from the tried and tested project management techniques and tools widely available. Whether it is a simple project involving a single team of people working together in the same location or a hugely complex global project involving teams with different skill sets across the globe, good project management will lead to a more successful outcome.

Risk management policies are a growing topic of discussion in businesses throughout the world, particularly in the financial services sector. Firms that are involved in the management of other parties' assets or the lending of funds to other parties have a unique need for individuals with a risk management certification. Hedge funds are a great example of entities that utilize risk management policies; to not only control internal operations but also as a marketing offering to entice new investors.

The phrases "managing by coaching" and "manager as coach" describe a management practice involving the application of various coaching principles to the management of employees and employee groups. Managing by coaching is a more practical, real-world implementation of the phrase "managing by walking around," since, to me, the walking around part did not give the employees or the manager much opportunity to chat.

Recently when I was talking to someone about management confidence they asked What difference does confidence make to business performance? Good question. In this article I'm going to answer that question and highlight why management confidence is a critical issue - not just for the business owner or manager, but for the business Let's begin with what confident managers actually do.

Sometimes people are in a position of having to let go a manager who is popular but non-performing. This is extremely difficult as it makes you appear to be negative, whereas you only wish the best for the company or department. How to achieve success in this process is described which reduces the harm that can be done with a sacked disaffected employee. Taking control by using the formula for doing this in a respectful manner, creates a win-win result.

The construction industry has a terrible record in terms of on-time project completions. As a result millions of pounds each year are lost because of poor time management, project controls and record keeping, often resulting in disputes between contractors and employers. This article focuses on why project time management is essential to help avoid delay and disruption claims.

Sales organizations have access to more or less the same resources. They can draw from the same pool of salespeople in their niche or geographic area, and they can all learn the same sales or management tools and techniques. Yet some organizations perform at a high level and other stay at the bottom of the heap. What accounts for these gaps is effective leadership Here are the best practices of sales managers who lead through coaching and teaching.