Demetrios Gianniris

An Approach to Managing Projects with Dignity

When I was 10 years old, a large part of our school’s fifth grade graduation ceremony involved singing songs. I will admit to not remembering very much from that day, but one memory which has stayed with me to this day is our rendition of Whitney Houston’s “The Greatest Love of All.” The song has very much remained one of my favorites because it sends so many important messages...

Demetrios Gianniris

Project Management Emotional Intelligence

There is no question that having high intellectual intelligence improves your chances of success in corporate America. But history has shown time and time again that IQ alone will not get you through the dark days and tough times. Consider why it is that when certain people walk into a room it brightens up, or why we usually seek advice from certain people. Why would you never question what certain people have to say, but never trust what some others usually say...

Demetrios Gianniris

Obstacles of Project Management

Many Project Managers will typically describe their work as part art, part science, and part major headache. Balancing all of the elements of a complex project is an act that takes time to learn, especially in a fast-paced, highly demanding industry. The list below highlights a few of the most common challenges Project Managers face during their day-to-day lives...

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Learning to Navigate Project Management Politics (Part 2)

Earlier this week, I discussed some best practices for project management, as well as strategies for managing the politics that are commonly involved in the project management process. Today, we’ll look at some additional pointers for navigating this project management process. At the end of this article, I've also included a presentation that encapsulates the key elements to navigating project management politics...

Demetrios Gianniris

Learning to Navigate Project Management Politics (Part 1)

This week I'll look at best practices around project management and strategies to manage the politics involved in the project management process. To most people, Project Management is generally defined as the art of accomplishing a goal through people. If we take the time to identify the mechanisms which make the accomplishment of project goals possible, politics is typically near the top of the list. Since politics are a fact of organization life all Project Managers...