Project Management

I was attending a meeting as part of my daily office routine. One of my colleague’s voice was sounding very much like my colleague from previous organization. Only the voice was familiar, name was no way linking to the region where he belonged to and virtual meetings with no faces attached to it …it just […]

When Perficient senior project manager Morgan McNeal was assigned to collaborate with Xcel Energy to create a plan to revamp their arc flash safety electrical program, she had no idea what she was getting herself into. But, three years and a withstanding partnership with Xcel Energy engineer Eduardo Ramirez Bettoni later, she is now an […]

Arc flash is a type of uncontrolled electrical discharge that occurs when an electric current strays from its intended path and travels through the air from one conductor to another. They most often occur in electricity and power plants, or any place that uses electrical equipment such as substations and transmission lines. Arc flashes are […]

This blog is the third and final in a three-part series tackling how to set up and use Microsoft Teams for a project. Chats, Meeting Chats, and Channel Posts are all excellent methods of communication within Microsoft Teams. However, there is often confusion amongst project teams of when it is appropriate to use each feature. […]

This blog is the first in a three-part series tackling how to set up and use Microsoft Teams for a project. Maintaining good communication is crucial to project success. One of the best tools to facilitate regular communication amongst your project team is Microsoft Teams. In this post, we’ll cover a useful way to set […]

This blog is the second in a three-part series tackling how to set up and use Microsoft Teams for a project. So you’ve posted a message in Teams and you’re asking yourself, why hasn’t anyone responded? It might be that your messaging isn’t clear, or the right people don’t even know that you’re addressing them. […]

Bob Vanek is the chief strategist for Perficient’s supply chain practice. He has more than 20 years of experience managing project delivery across various industries and consulting environments. Denver & Dentists Madeline McDermott: Where were you born? Bob Vanek: Fort Dix, New Jersey. MM: Where did you go after? BV: When I was about six […]

As a Project Manager, there is an art to keeping a project moving forward while maintaining happiness across all parties. The fundamental responsibilities include scope, budget, and timeline.  Like many project managers, I have had these three drilled into my head as my remit.  But what does that actually mean? Well, it depends.  In 12+ […]

Interpersonal skills are a project manager’s (PM) ace in the hole. Whether you’re working on a large initiative or a simpler project with a shorter timeline, your ability to build real, honest relationships with your colleagues will yield much better project outcomes and lead to a happier and trusting team. Here are four key soft […]

Ask many colleagues, and they will cite career growth as one of the primary drivers of their satisfaction and success at Perficient. It’s no surprise that Perficient takes career growth seriously, as evidenced by programs like Growth for Everyone, our People Promise, and the Career Growth Panels sponsored by the Women In Tech ERG (employee […]

If I were to ask one of your team members “what are you building?”, what are they more likely to answer? I’m adding a couple of checkboxes to the “Subscriptions” page I’m working on a feature that allows us to learn how and when a customer wants to hear from us.  This will allow us […]

A colleague recently reached out to me asking for advice on growing skills and obtaining certifications to meet their goals of being given the role of leader.  Our conversation ended up focusing on how certifications and skills are essential, but it’s practicing key skills and taking initiative that benefit you more.  While the title may […]