“Best of breed” is a term usually known from enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. A best of breed solution means multiple different solutions are used based on the business needs and integrated as necessary. The opposite would be an integrated…
Why authentic leadership is right for project management
It’s been a long time since my last blog post. As a dedicated bookworm my current reading inspired me to write again. Keith Ferrazzis book “Never eat alone” is truly inspiring in total but one section caught especially my attention “Charm is simply…
The importance of mental strength in projects
One week ago, I did a seminar on „mental strength”. Mental strength is in my opinion a very important topic and besides I was curious to learn something new. If you asked me before the seminar what my personal definition…
The future of project management
I have just finished reading an interesting book called “The end of project management” which was written by Ronald Hanisch. The author’s core message is that project management as we have known it roughly for the last 50 years is dead. The digital…
How to support collaboration in project teams?
One week ago I attended the alumni party of the Danube university Krems. The highlight of the party was the Blue hour talk on the topic “Why do people cooperate and collaborate?” Is it in their nature or is collaboration…
Project Kickoff – it all begins with a good start
In an athletic competition the most important thing is to have a good start. I have experienced that myself when I was doing athletics. A good start in the competition gives you confidence and is the foundation to build on.…
Salutogenesis or how to stay healthy in projects
In the beginning of my twenties I studied sports science and was definitely not heading towards a career in IT project management. Although my study might look like a lost effort it is not. The diversity of my education gives me…
Take every chance! Respect every fear!
Alexander Huber is a professional mountain climber and wrote a book called “Fear, your best friend (german original title: Die Angst, dein bester Freund)”. The book is unfortunately only in German available. While reading the book I was often reminded…
WTM Vienna – my session on communication in IT projects
Two months have passed since I announced that I am going to be part of Women Techmakers Event in Vienna. The event took place on 12th of March and it was a really great day with very interesting talks on…
#RuleYourself – the relation of project management & competitive sports
When I first saw the commercial spot of Under Armour launched with the slogan “Rule Yourself” I had to think of my career as competitive athlete and how this influenced my working career. I did athletics for nearly a decade.…