North-east, being the most linguistically diversified region of the country, have always attracted linguists since earlier times across all parts of the world. This demands a lot of travelling and researching for the projects and takes a lot of pain while doing that. Therefore, while carrying out these projects a lot of money, time and resources are wasted due to uncertainties like bad weather conditions, which stop us from reaching the places of project research; remote areas where there is very few mode of communication and transportation and availability of right materials to carry out the projects.

All these factors lead to project cost overrun. Professionals who carry out such projects sometimes really struggle to manage such crisis. The issue of cost overrun did not seem to be of much importance earlier as there was lesser cost and most of the financial supports came from foreign universities and research institutes. But now, with the changing situation, when funds come from our own universities, it has been the matter of how faster one can complete a project and that too by minimizing the cost. I also faced similar situation once I was doing a project on Tibeto-Burman languages and had to travel around the interiors of the north-eastern part such as Meghalaya, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.

We had to meet some speakers of a particular rare language of Tibeto-Burman family and rain disrupted our journey innumerable times. The only transport to reach there was a bullock cart which was also unable to take us to the destination. In that process, a week was delayed and ultimately we had to hire a helicopter to reach that place. The place was so remote that no cell phone towers were there and hence, no connectivity. Thus, this uncertainty caused us a huge cost in terms of money and time as well!

Presently, we are blessed with the right technologies by which we can integrate our planning sufficed with the information regarding the conceptual and practical framework for tracking and controlling projects. Despite having these technologies available for successfully carrying out projects, a core team should be aligned together to avoid the problem of cost overrun. With only 2/3 people working and managing a huge project, increases the risk of facing more problems. From the managerial aspect it is very important to manage the preliminary activities before a project can be started. It includes motivational factors and taking people along while performing the task.

The kind of  work i do  requires a lot of energy and positive attitude. And if you are running a team, then you can't be alien to the art of motivation. I run a team of 10 people. So, to keep them motivated I keep myself motivated.

Recently,I became the member of a group which helps you to Maintain the spice of your life. Today was my first session and I learnt a few basic principles of motivation that is :

• Get Motivated everyday
• Think positive
• Have a vision in life
• Fuel your passion
• Work Hard to get results

Now my task is ... implementing these principles  in my day to day life and if i succeed i will also encourage my team members to adapt these principles.

Get going !

Thanks to my brother, got a chance to attend an conference on risk management.It was enlightening and proved very useful in clearing my confusion. Actually from the past 3 year i was planning to start something of my own ...and always risk involved in the new project have stopped my sailing but yesterday lots of bad air got cleared ...i don't  know about others but I personally enjoy  being around intellectuals....and that too when they help you to take important decisions.So let me Share some of my understanding with you . 

Risk management is an important part of project management.

Here are some examples of common project risks:

• Time and cost estimates too optimistic
• Customer review and feedback cycle too slow
• Unexpected budget cuts
• Unclear roles and responsibilities
• Stakeholder input is not sought or their needs are not properly understood
• Stakeholders changing requirements after the project has started
• Stakeholders adding new requirements after the project has started
• Poor communication resulting in misunderstandings, quality problems and rework
• Lack of resource commitment

Risks can be tracked using a simple risk log. Add each risk you have identified to your risk log and write down what you will do in the event it occurs and what you will do to prevent it from occurring. Review your risk log on a regular basis adding new risks as they occur during the life of the project. Remember, when risks are ignored they don't go away.

Project management is somehow incomplete without risk management. Longevity of any project is depend on its risk management.  

I know that delays are synonymous with construction projects .... but ...let us not curse them for the delays...after all I m also a part of construction projects!!! On a more serious note, most of the construction projects get delayed for poor project management.........Completeness and timeliness of project information to the project stakeholders is I think one of the reasons...it has a very big relevance in today's situation...even I face this problem very often which causes in severe project delay..this calls for better and clearer communications between the project stakeholders and the management.  Another troubling point which I realized while constructing my own house in Mumbai, was the rise in prices of the raw materials ....I find this as a major cause of  project delays...

"Global warming is not cool" is the  name of my  Eco - Group . Today we had our first meet that is  5 members including my Maid ( it was a forceful admission by me ).It was good, all of  us decided to do some task individually .Like, Rita took the responsibility of generating funds,Mona of expanding the membership, others of awareness and me become the in charge of finding different-2  ways around the world to save our environment. So, while doing a research i came to Know about Green Allowance, its an american concept.I personally  like it, let me share with you all "why". First, it is very domestic

Secondly,its between parents , children and teachers, To Know more check out  my new page

Will Delhi be able to do it OR not ?.........................................is the debate among bunch of youngster sitting in the corner of Brista watching football match and appreciating the efforts given by the host country and then comparing  how every single part of the city is now days is filled with dirt & big holes  .I was sitting next to them ......... surprised that how now a days everything in Delhi is surrounded by the talks of commonwealth ,but why not we are proud to Host one of largest event in the world !. Suddenly i found that i m also within the debate , reminding of the question asked to me by my father that Being a project Manager what is your view about the ability of Delhi govt to fulfill its commitments ? which is still unanswered by the project manager but yes!  is the answer of the proud citizen ,but as an project manager i am still confused But  my return from Noida to Mayur Vihar gave me my answer which is No! not now.When i started my journey as an Project manager i was always told that when you say yes or no you should always be ready with why ? .So my why is because their is no project management thats why everything which seemed planned is not properly managed.  We have manpower , we are ready to spend so what is holding us to give good result is only lack of planning, coordination, management.