Projects are a team effort, and with the growth of online project tools and virtual teams, the people on your team could come from anywhere. They could have a wide range of skills too. In fact, it’s easier today than it has ever been to get the right people for your team because you can draw of off-shore and consultancy resource, or even that subject matter expert who works part-time in the next city.

You’re no longer limited to using the resources that work in the same office as you.

However, even if in your business there are constraints about who you can use to work on your project team, you should consider the final makeup of that team. Here are some criteria for building a winning project team.

Are you going to be working over the holidays? I am a big believer in downtime but I also know that in practice project managers and senior managers need to work sometimes whilst on leave. Here are five things to do before you pack your suitcase.

 To be a good project manager, especially if you are in IT, you need a certain amount of technical know-how. You also need a variety of nontechnical abilities that can help you navigate the challenges inherent in project management, from scope creep and delays to conflicts among team members.