Description Prototypes are built to support a method where a small model of the product is built to obtain the early feedback from the stakeholders and initiate a more tangible discussion that can help build the final product. It is an independently-used project management tool. Where it is Used Process Groups Planning Knowledge Areas Project Scope Mgmt….
Description Nonverbal It is a mode of communication using body language with gestures, tone, voice, and facial expressions. An astute project manager is expected to take the non-verbal cues from the team members, vendors, customers, partners, and all the stakeholders more seriously, as often they are as important as (or sometimes more important than) the spoken or…
Description  Brainstorming with a voting process that is used for the most useful ideas. It is a mass interview process. The experts are being asked to sit in one room with a pencil and stick pad. Each of them would write one item on the sticky note. The notes are collected and stuck on the wall. The…
Description Networking It is a technique of building relationships with the stakeholders within or outside the organization. It is an important interpersonal skill that helps get the work done, get access to information & valuable resources, and gain support from key stakeholders, which otherwise would be a much more complicated affair. Some of the widely practiced networking…
Description Negotiation A leadership skill that is used to achieve support or agreement and resolve conflicts in a project. The negotiation can be done one to be done with a team. It is an important skill that must be honed by a Project Manager. It is used in procurement management to negotiate the contract terms and win…
Description Multi Criteria Decison Analysis (Copyrights MyPMP) It is a technique that analyzes risk, uncertainty, and valuation to evaluate and rank the decision making attributes & ideas in a project. It is an important decision-making tool. The other popular one is Voting. But contrary to Voting, it is slightly complex and in some places can give better…
Description Motivation It is a technique to make people work by encouraging them to work independently and empowering them in decision making. Motivations can be Intrinsic or Extrinsic. Intrinsic Motivation – This type of motivation is specific to an individual. Usually, cultural and religious influences are related to intrinsic motivations. Extrinsic Motivation – This is related to…
Description It is a technique to reflect the commonality and differences among several ideas to help build new ideas or present complex ideas in a consolidated manner. It is often done by merging several ideas collected from various brainstorming sessions. It is an effective way to get the information out of your bran. It usually will have a…
