Brian Bond PMP
By Brian Bond, MBA, PMP, PMI-RMP, CISSP No matter how well you plan a project, one challenge will inevitably arise: managing difficult stakeholders. Stakeholders can make or break a project. They influence funding, priorities, timelines, user adoption, and ultimately whether the project is viewed as a success. While most stakeholders want the project to succeed, …
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I Passed the CISSP… and It Was a Test in More Ways Than One Today is a day I’ll never forget—I officially passed the ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam! Even better, my exam ended at 100 questions, which was an incredible feeling after months of studying and preparation. I relied on several …
Healthcare project management is unlike project management in almost any other industry. While every project manager must balance scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk, healthcare adds an additional dimension that influences every decision: patient care and patient safety. Whether you’re implementing a new Electronic Health Record (EHR), deploying medical equipment, upgrading network infrastructure, renovating clinical …
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One of the most important activities in project planning is creating a strong Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). A well-developed WBS helps teams organize the work, identify deliverables, improve estimating, and reduce the risk of missing critical tasks. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can dramatically speed up the creation of an initial WBS while also helping project …
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Risk management is one of the most important responsibilities of a project manager. Identifying risks early, tracking them consistently, and responding before they impact timelines or budgets can determine whether a project succeeds or struggles. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a practical tool that project managers can use to strengthen risk management processes, improve visibility, …
Stakeholder Analysis Techniques: A Practical Guide for Project Managers In every successful project, one factor consistently stands out: effective stakeholder management. Whether you are implementing a healthcare system, leading an infrastructure upgrade, or managing a business transformation initiative, understanding your stakeholders can significantly improve project outcomes. Stakeholder analysis is the process of identifying the individuals, …
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Techniques to Stay Organized as a Project Manager Project management can quickly become overwhelming. Between meetings, timelines, risks, stakeholder communication, budgets, and constantly shifting priorities, even experienced project managers can feel stretched thin. The difference between a project that runs smoothly and one that constantly feels chaotic often comes down to organization. Strong organizational habits …
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One of the most common reasons projects struggle is not necessarily poor planning, lack of technical skill, or unrealistic timelines. More often than not, project issues can be traced back to one major problem: poor communication. Teams become misaligned. Stakeholders feel uninformed. Expectations become unclear. Small misunderstandings turn into major issues. This is why creating …
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In project management, people often focus on big moments: But most successful projects are not won in dramatic moments. They are won through consistency. Consistent communication.Consistent follow-up.Consistent leadership.Consistent execution. Over time, consistency builds trust, momentum, and predictability—and those are the foundations of successful project delivery. Consistency Creates Stability in Uncertain Environments Projects are often filled …
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How to Use a SWOT Analysis in Project Management (Without Overcomplicating It) If you’ve ever kicked off a project and felt like you were reacting more than leading, you’re not alone. One of the simplest ways to bring structure and clarity early on is by using a SWOT analysis—a tool that’s been around for decades …
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