With every year that passes, the project management landscape changes. You only need to see the curriculum of project management training courses to see that this is the case. This is because new technologies are launched and new techniques are introduced. Below, we are going to look at some of the project management trends you can expect to see throughout the remainder of the year.
- Integrating learning from legacy projects – Successful legacy projects of a business contain a lot of critical project management lessons. You can incorporate the success factors from these projects into the project that you are currently working on. How do you do this? By training employees on the successful methods that are previously used.
- Big data – There is no denying that this is the most crucial technology trend that is impacting project management at the moment. All businesses require project management software that has the ability to process big data efficiently and effectively, and provides insights that can lead to more intelligent decision making. It will also ensure that you are able to identify anyone in the team that is a weak line so that you can take corrective action at the right time, leading to a boost in productivity levels.
- Automation – This is a trend that has already been adopted by most project managers. However, it is something we are going to see more and more of throughout the year. While giving daily updates and filling up timesheets may be simple, it is a task that is recurring and can end up taking a lot of time. This is why it is important to make the most of automation tools that do all of the work for you.
- Remote workstations – Operating from a remote location is a working culture that is increasing in popularity. Organisations are allowing this to happen because it is proven that it boosts productivity by increasing engagement. Employees want to have freedom, as this sparks creativity. They do not want to feel they are being watched over all of the time. However, it is worth noting that this method is not suitable for everyone. It is only going to work if the employee is driven and proactive.
- Blended methodology – More businesses are utilising blended methodology that has been derived from different aspects of Waterfall, Scrum or Agile methods, or any other type of method. Rather than debating the methodology that should be used, businesses are more focused on the results being delivered.
- Collaboration tools – You can also expect to see a collaboration tools adopted on a wide scale. Such software is set to replace conventional project management systems.
- Emotional intelligence – Last but not least, emotional intelligence is a skill that has become imperative for project managers. A project manager needs to have emotional awareness, the ability to manage his or her emotions, as well as the emotions of others. They must also be able to use emotions for thinking and solving problems. Throughout the year, expect to see emotional intelligence listed as a skill that is required when looking for a project manager.
