Beyond the Project Plan

 Starting as an intern project manager is exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. You might feel the pressure of balancing tasks, managing a team, and meeting deadlines. It's normal to have all kinds of emotions along the way. The key is learning how to manage these emotions so that you can navigate challenges with confidence and success. Why Managing Emotions is Important Being in control of your emotions at work helps you: Work better with your team Stay calm and focused when things get tough Build trust and confidence in yourself and others My Recommendation: Start an Emotion Journal One great way to manage your emotions is by keeping an emotion journal. It’s a simple tool that can help you understand your feelings and the situations that trigger them. Here’s how you can get started: Write Down Your Emotions Daily At the end of each day, take a moment to reflect and jot down the emotions you felt throughout the day – whether it’s stress, excitement, frustration, or happ...

  Hey, guys! I want to share a little about my experience as a project management intern at a software development company and how it taught me the importance of communication skills. Honestly, I didn’t fully realize how essential communication is until I saw how much it affects every aspect of a project. From managing tasks and coordinating with the team to keeping stakeholders updated, I quickly learned that good communication can make or break a project. In this post, I’ll walk you through a few specific ways communication has played a huge role in my work, along with some tips that might help you in your own project management career! Why Communication is Essential in Project Management Building Trust with  Project Owne r : One thing I learned early on is that stakeholders need regular updates to feel secure about how the project is going. Without this, misunderstandings can happen, and people start to worry about the project’s success.  I usually use a notebook and v...