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Mike Clayton

Dr. Mike Clayton Mike Clayton is a Project Manager. He is founder of OnlinePMCourses.com and presenter of the successful Project Management YouTube Channel, OnlinePMCourses. Contact Mike by email: mike@onlinepmcourses.com

Articles by Mike Clayton(10 posts)

Stakeholder Engagement: Building a Plan for Good Stakeholder Communication
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Stakeholder Engagement: Building a Plan for Good Stakeholder Communication

Your stakeholders will make or break your project. So, how you treat them is critical. This means you have to plan your stakeholder communication w

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June 7, 2024
Project Leadership: What Does it Really Mean to Lead, Not Manage?
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Project Leadership: What Does it Really Mean to Lead, Not Manage?

In his 1990 book, “On Becoming a Leader,” Warren Bennis articulated his famous 12 differences between managers and leaders. The last is the best-kn

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May 10, 2024
How to Get Scope Right in the First Place
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How to Get Scope Right in the First Place

Discover the essential steps to define project scope accurately, negotiate with stakeholders effectively, and manage scope changes adeptly in this

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April 25, 2024
Scope Creep: How to Prevent a Major Source of Project Failure
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Scope Creep: How to Prevent a Major Source of Project Failure

Learn how to prevent scope creep, a major source of project failure, by clearly defining project boundaries and securing stakeholder sign-off early

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April 18, 2024
Mastering Project Estimation: Simplified Techniques for Reliable Scheduling
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Mastering Project Estimation: Simplified Techniques for Reliable Scheduling

Explore our guide on simple yet effective project estimation strategies. Master project timelines efficiently and make informed decisions.

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January 8, 2024
How Many of These 8 Stakeholder Analysis Tools Do You Know?
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How Many of These 8 Stakeholder Analysis Tools Do You Know?

Explore essential stakeholder analysis tools with Dr. Mike Clayton as he unveils his top eight favorites for effective project management.

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November 13, 2023
Do We Need Risk Management in Agile Projects?
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Do We Need Risk Management in Agile Projects?

Explore the necessity of risk management in agile projects, how it differs from traditional approaches, and why it’s still necessary.

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September 5, 2023
PMI’s Perspective on Project Management: Exploring Attitudes, Evolving Craft, and Power Skills
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PMI’s Perspective on Project Management: Exploring Attitudes, Evolving Craft, and Power Skills

PMI’s perspective on project management emphasizes professionalism, continuous development, and the evolving craft of project management. Exp

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Mike Clayton

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June 6, 2023
Conflict: Why We Get Into It, How to Get Out of It, and Strategies for Conflict Resolution
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Conflict: Why We Get Into It, How to Get Out of It, and Strategies for Conflict Resolution

Conflict is common in projects for a variety of reasons. Learn strategies for recognizing and diffusing conflict as a project manager.

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Mike Clayton

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April 4, 2023
Risk Identification Techniques and How to Brainstorm Well
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Risk Identification Techniques and How to Brainstorm Well

Identifying risks to your project is too important to trust to a single approach. Learn to use these tools and approaches to identify risks.

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Mike Clayton

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February 7, 2023