Mudassir Iqbal

In today’s world where we are experiencing massive changes in all facets of life (the largest ever after the third industrial revolution), project management has become quite pervasive. In this era of Industry 4.0, the methodologies we learn in this field are being used in almost every other industry around the world. It’s thought-provoking to consider the upcoming demand for project management—and in turn, project managers—in this fast-changing world where: innovation cycles are becoming shorter and shorter AI and robotics are threatening many jobs (or at least functions within a job) job roles are becoming more competitive and have started to encompass functions that are/were not directly part of the position outsourcing is threatening job functions that are not value added With my current assignment, I am experiencing outsourced project management, with some of the project managers’ usual functions handed over to operations teams.\ Let’s have a look at the future of ...

Strengthening professional networks inside the workplace is as important as the networks you build outside your professional life. Building long-lasting professional relationships require you demonstrate sound business ethics and principles, and that you validate considerations expected of an excellent employee. Help Employees Navigate the Organization Every employee has a certain position in the hierarchy of the organization, however, that doesn’t mean that anyone should feel inferior or demoralized. Every leader must understand the operations within the organization. The company’s culture sets the precedent for the professional personalities it hires. You should help employees to understand why they were hired and why they are the best fit for the particular role eventually leading to overall project success. Invest in Employee Networks and Loyalty Are you confident that your employees feel they can trust you? Do you empower and provide them with tools essential to boost the i...