DIY Monitor Strip Calendar

The simplest Project Hacks are often the coolest!

No need for too much explanation here as we’ve all been in a position where we’ve needed a calendar when our computers are off or not logged in. I like this because I also try to keep my work area clean without too many pieces of paper stuck up on the partition wall.

vertical or horizontal monitor strip calendar for project teams

If you’re a desk-bound Project Manager or team member, give this vertical or horizontal monitor strip calendara go.  I’ve seen versions with supplier advertising on it but I’ve always tried to remain vendor-neutral and this is a good way to go about it.

Wridea – Idea Management Tool

This is an interesting idea management tool for remote project teams or even for physical teams in a darkened room and a projector. Post them up, organise them with categories and colours then when you need further inspiration let it rain! You can even add ideas via email!

Check Wridea out

Having had a little play, I have a request for the developers… I’d like to see a full screen blank wall function where I can manually drag and drop my thoughts in both the X and Y axis and add adhoc labels to the wall then rearrange, sort and rearrange some more!

On Recruiting the Project Manager

It’s a well known fact that great projects are run by great teams not great processes but finding great Project Managers to help build your great team is a great problem. This will be one of the biggest challenges any project owner will face.Recruiting great staff is an art form and can only be developed through experience, tho you can get the ball rolling in the right direction by employing a rational model in your decision making. Regardless whether you are using PRINCE2 or another methodology you will need to clearly define your required qualities (obviously the more experienced the greater the cost) and design a recruitment process to suit it.
Tool Downloads
> PM TOR / Vacancy Ad
> Letter of Acknowledgement
> Candidate Pre-Screening Survey
> PM Candidate Short-listing Matrix
> PM Interview Questions
> Interview Evaluation Matrix
> Reference Check Checklist
> PM Recruitment Sign-off
> Letter of Rejection
> Letter of Offer

This PM recruitment toolkit, draws upon HR best practise and will assist you to define the type and level of Project Manager you are looking for, sort through hundreds of applications and ask the right interview questions in order to identify some great talent. Any feedback would be appreciated.

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