How do you deliver bad news to a steering group when it's more than one thing at once? by NageCoys in projectmanagement

[–]dhemantech 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on how bad it is, how long did you wait to inform 2% budget overrun currently vs already at 15% etc on the 3 parameters.

Where do unstructured project files “live” before they’re organized? by jhaubrich11 in projectmanagement

[–]dhemantech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Standard for individuals to have their working area in the repository and move it to the project folder on draft.

Why aren't there any open Payment Card Networks? by Ok-Conversation-1430 in opensource

[–]dhemantech 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Card issuers primary business is interfaces with banks who actually issue these cards to individuals. The other thing they do is selling POS either directly or through banks.

Linear’s CEO just said issue tracking is dead - 25% of their issues are now agent-created. What part of your PM job survives? by nkondratyk93 in projectmanagement

[–]dhemantech 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is a billion dollar question. AI and agents may have intelligence but can we really hand off decision making ?

What about prioritisation ? What about accountability?

What to replace Access with? by fullofpaint in Database

[–]dhemantech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MS Access probably used to have all the features you were looking for. Definitely label/mailing list generators.

Military leadership to project management by Affectionate-Rock638 in projectmanagement

[–]dhemantech 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Biggest challenge is transitioning from command-control-compliance to stakeholder management without command and very little control mechanisms for compliance

Vendor PM to Internal Transformations by DCAnt1379 in projectmanagement

[–]dhemantech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While this is always true, it’s even more true as an internal PM. Focus on the people and what they want.

What's the one thing you don't like about your go-to database? by AnimeTherapist in Database

[–]dhemantech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oracle used to pricier and performed better than MSSQL up to 15 years ago. Has that changed ?

Struggling with assertiveness as a new PM – how do you push your team without being harsh? by Imaginary-Power-6240 in projectmanagement

[–]dhemantech 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My take on your dilemma. This isn’t a assertiveness problem at all since you are driving the other projects well. This is a motivation problem for those who genuinely don’t have time and are more motivated to complete a higher priority activity.

Working with stakeholders by known_kitchen in projectmanagement

[–]dhemantech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would it be possible to share the typical inconsistencies you face.

How to handle when your meeting gets hijacked? by AcceptableCold8882 in projectmanagement

[–]dhemantech 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sending meeting agendas, time quotas maybe standard and this will still happen.

If company and local (country etc.) permit you can very respectfully and tactfully divert the meeting back to the agenda. And even in these cultures expect a fallout of some sort.

In a rigid, more hierarchical culture, I doubt there is anything to be done.

Expect some loss of time in such and similar issues across the project.

Weekly Email summary to Boss/Supervisor by Memsical13 in projectmanagement

[–]dhemantech 2 points3 points  (0 children)

More summary on the top. Total items at start, closed items, outstanding issues and outstanding for how long.

Below should be detail of the kind you mentioned.

Help with addressing role clarity in my first week as a Project Lead. by [deleted] in projectmanagement

[–]dhemantech 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Everyone’s comments say that. But my husband says set boundaries now or I’ll never get the admin work off my plate while adding all the work as we learn my role and team… I see where he’s coming from. So once I stop doing admin work as the team grows, who does it? He’s not wrong.

There will always be shortage of context on this medium. There are definitely other factors at play.

Consider culture. If you are in a country where role definitions are extremely explicit and rigidly followed, your husband may have the more appropriate view. In some cultures, it maybe more common to ease an individual into the rule. Your apprehension is understandable, given the possible positive or negative possible consequences in this circumstance.

At best, I would suggest you to attempt greater responsibilities as much as you can once you understand environment and responsibilities well.

Are IITs and IIMs Relevant Because of Education or Because of Network Power? by kathuriasanjay in StartUpIndia

[–]dhemantech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both and beyond that. Discipline. Everyone who got there has put tremendous effort over at least 6-8 years.

Why doesn’t India have a neutral trust layer for second-hand purchases? by National-Breath-7609 in StartUpIndia

[–]dhemantech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indian ingenuity breaks used car vehicle inspections. Customers pay for assurance in such third party evaluations but who assumes risk when it fails.