How to discover and manage an opportunity? What is a ZOOM IN approach?

The project procuror has a view contrary to project contractor’s view how to solve their serious dispute.

The discussion partner does not leave adequate space for the speaking person. This can have more reasons: the partner is trying to gain attention, or to manifest the dominance or simply has not other possibility to intervene into the conversation.

Many organizations, PMOs tend to follow the trend of adopting agile project management methodologies. Where it is applicable it's definitely recommended to go for agility in order to reach faster time to market as well increased customer satisfaction. However, while agile project management has the intention to be adaptive and flexible in order to increase productivity, on other hand it tends to ignore the quality of the product but also the quality of the project management process itself.

In the project we had teams across the Globe (Slovakia, UK, India). Different time zones, different culture and different level level of experience was present.

Based on my experience, managers who know how to use the URGENT - IMPORTANT MATRIX (called also the EISENHOWER MATRIX) are in an advantage in comparison to others. The matrix is used to evaluate and subsequently to have the ability to prioritize daily tasks.

How do I know that my boss is manipulating with me?