Most people have heard of the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto principle. Named after Italian economist, Wilfredo Pareto, and popularized in the “80/20” book by Richard Koch, it states that 80% of effects come from 20% of causes. Its premise is to focus only on doing the few things that give you 80% of results. 

There comes a time in everyone’s career when they start to feel the warning signs of burnout. It can sneak up on you if you let it, some of which are:

• Feeling physically exhausted

• Feeling detached from your work

• Losing your sense of motivation

• Declining work performance

It’s official—the United States now finds itself in the deepest recession in American history thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. With the economy shrinking by 33% in the second quarter alone, you may be fearing that your project could be cancelled soon or worse, that your job could be on the line. 

In a situation as grave as this, it’s easy to focus on the negative. However, there are plenty of silver linings to be found in a down market that aren’t possible in a competitive market— especially as a project manager. Here are three ways to make a down market work in your favor:

When Nicole Cook relocated to Nevada to work at Tesla, it was right in the middle of the production ramp up for the Model 3. Find out how she handled the transition and constant challenges during one of the most insane ramp ups the auto industry has ever seen.

A great project manager is also a great leader.

As a project manager, I am consistently working on being a valuable, trusting leader.

My experience as a father has been one of the best teachers.

My son is almost 15 months now, and I find myself realizing he is making me a better leader, a more thoughtful one.

One of the most important things in a project manager’s skill set is knowing how to create impeccable schedules. As the saying goes, time is money, and when it comes to project management, success is defined first and foremost by whether or not a project is on schedule. Staying on schedule is even valued over being on budget in most cases. Here are three fundamental truths every project manager should know about scheduling. 

Although scheduling can range from simple to complex, it’s one of the most important core competencies a project manager needs to have. This guide serves as an introduction for project managers who are new to the industry,

My first few years as a project manager were rough to say the least. Here’s how I came out shining on the other side.

This week, I sat down with my good friend, Ed Wilkes, for The Omar Project’s first-ever interview.  A civil engineering manager at architecture, engineering and design firm Ware Malcomb, Ed is in charge of all their civil services in the northeast.

Whether you like it or not, COVID-19 has changed the way we work forever — making remote work here to stay. Here are some tips I’ve utilized to successfully manage teams remotely as a project manager.

As a heavy construction project manager, you might be considering the slowdown a good time  to transition into software, and while such a drastic change may seem daunting at first, it’s actually not as difficult as you think.

It’s not the end of the world if your project gets cancelled. Here are four key things to remember so that you can make the most of the situation and move forward.

Project management is more than a career, it’s a calling. Here’s why I’m so passionate about my work as a project manager.

The COVID-19 pandemic may become one of the greatest black swan events in history. So how can you prepare yourself for one as a project manager?

If you’re on a failing project, it’s vitally important to shift gears from being a peacetime project manager to being a wartime project manager. Here’s how.

How a meeting begins can set the tone for the rest of it and affect whether or not a meeting is successful.

Today, project management is a crucial role in most industries and project managers will be needed at any company that’s building something.