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Seven Questions Project Manager's should ask at an Interview
Landing a project management role is a major milestone in any professional career. But success in interviews requires more than just...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Aug 20, 20214 min read


How to Leverage Multiple Worksheets in MS Excel
Microsoft Excel is one of the most powerful and versatile tools for project managers. Beyond simple data entry, Excel allows you to link,...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Aug 11, 20212 min read


How to Empower Your Project Team
Many project managers hesitate to delegate because they fear losing control. However, this mindset is counterproductive. The reality is: Empowerment fosters ownership — when team members feel responsible, they bring more initiative and creativity to the table. Empowerment builds trust and morale — confident team members are more engaged, motivated, and loyal. Empowerment allows you to focus on high-value leadership tasks — such as risk management, stakeholder communication, a

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Aug 4, 20214 min read


How to Handle the Interview Rejection
You receive the dreaded email: “Thank you for your time, but you were not selected for the role.” The message often ends with a generic...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Aug 3, 20214 min read


How to Use the AVERAGEIF Function in MS Excel
As project managers, we’re constantly reviewing data to determine whether our projects and programs are on track. One of the most...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jul 29, 20212 min read


How to Create a Project Charter
A Project Charter is one of the most critical documents in the project management lifecycle. It sets the tone for the project, defines its high-level scope, and establishes how the initiative aligns with organizational strategy. For project managers, the Project Charter is not just a piece of documentation—it’s the foundation that guides communication, alignment, and accountability across teams, stakeholders, and executive sponsors. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jul 28, 20214 min read


How to Map Your Job Experience to the Job Description
When applying for a new role, especially in a competitive field like project management , your success depends on more than just...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jul 23, 20214 min read


How Project Managers can Manage To Do Lists with MS Excel
As a project manager, your day is rarely predictable. You juggle multiple responsibilities, from managing risks and tracking project...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jul 21, 20214 min read


How to Calculate Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
In project management, financial analysis is crucial when deciding which projects to undertake. One of the most widely used metrics is...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jul 9, 20213 min read


How to Calculate Net Present Value (NPV)
In project management, evaluating the financial viability of a project is crucial to ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently....

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jul 8, 20213 min read


How to Plan for COVID Risks to Your Project
In today’s uncertain world, project managers face challenges that go far beyond traditional project risks. One of the most significant disruptions in recent history has been the COVID-19 pandemic. Even as vaccination efforts continue globally, COVID-19 and its variants remain a persistent threat, potentially impacting your project’s timeline, resources, and overall success. In the video below, we discuss the preparations you should take to mitigate COVID-related risks for you

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jul 6, 20214 min read


How to Prepare for an IT Project Management Interview within 24 Hours
Landing an interview for an IT Project Management role is a great achievement—but what happens when you only have 24 hours to prepare ?...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jul 6, 20214 min read


How to Estimate Internal Labor for IT Projects
Estimating internal labor for IT projects is one of the most critical aspects of project planning and cost management . Accurately...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jul 6, 20214 min read


How to Estimate External Labor on Your IT Project
External labor often makes up a large portion of IT project budgets . In fact, for many large-scale initiatives—like ERP implementations,...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jul 2, 20214 min read


How to use the MS Excel SLN Function to determine Depreciation
Depreciation is one of the most important financial concepts for project managers, business analysts, accountants, and anyone working in...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jun 30, 20213 min read


Types of IT Project Management Interviews
Breaking into the field of IT Project Management — or moving up to your next leadership role — often comes down to how well you perform...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jun 28, 20215 min read


How to Take Notes During IT Project Meetings
Taking effective meeting notes is one of the most critical yet overlooked skills for IT project managers . A well-run meeting can...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jun 23, 20214 min read


How to Work with Delimited Files in MS Excel
As project managers, one of our recurring responsibilities is working with data that comes from external systems. Whether you’re tracking...

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jun 17, 20215 min read


How to Leverage the STAR Method for Interview Questions
Easy steps to use the STAR interviewing technique for Project Management interviews.

Daniel Rivera, PMP
Jun 10, 20215 min read


How to Manage Communications with Distributed Teams
Managing distributed teams has become a central challenge for today’s IT project managers. In a globalized world, resources are rarely confined to a single office or even a single country. You might have developers in India, vendors in Europe, and stakeholders in the United States. While this setup allows access to diverse talent and cost efficiencies, it also creates time zone conflicts, communication barriers, and the constant struggle of keeping everyone aligned. So how ca

Daniel Rivera, PMP
May 28, 20214 min read
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