The word management is often treated as if it has four letters. But try getting anything done in a fast-paced work environment without applying the four functions of management. No matter what type of work you do, having a clear…Read More »
The word management is often treated as if it has four letters. But try getting anything done in a fast-paced work environment without applying the four functions of management. No matter what type of work you do, having a clear…Read More »
Read MoreA workflow diagram lets you view the whole project in one flow chart. All of your tasks and how they move from one to the next are outlined in the project plan, of course, but having a visual is a…Read More »
Read MoreProject scope—it’s a moving target and one you want to get a bullseye on before you map out your project management plan. Defined as the sum of all project work, your project scope is the boundary in which your entire…Read More »
Read MoreDefining the project scope is a critical part of the project planning process. That’s because the project scope defines the boundaries of what will and won’t be part of the project work, which is very important when making the project…Read More »
Read MoreThe triple constraint of project management has been given many names – the Project Management Triangle, Iron Triangle, and Project Triangle – which should give you an idea of how important the Triple Constraint is when managing a project. If…Read More »
Read MoreOffice work had been changing, even before the events of 2020 accelerated them. People were demanding more flexibility. They no longer saw the office as an absolute. More companies began offering flexible hours and remote work as team culture evolves….Read More »
Read MoreThe project management industry, and our concept of what a project constitutes, is always changing. Nowadays, even non-PMP-certified workers are taking on work that closely resembles a traditional projects, and the desire to manage them better is growing every year….Read More »
Read MoreIf you need to manage multiple projects, it’s recommended to have a matrix organizational structure in place. Projects have many activities, from resource planning to task management and everything in-between. Therefore, that organizational structure shouldn’t be rigid, but flexible and…Read More »
Read MoreComing up with a great idea is only the beginning: to realize it, you need a project execution plan (PEP). A project execution plan is a document for executing projects that helps you strategize, come up with project management processes…Read More »
Read MoreYour work isn’t going according to plan. Nobody has enough time or money to do their tasks. The best you can hope for is to finish them quickly, saving as much time and costs as possible. If you’re in this…Read More »
Read MoreContingency plans are used by smart managers who are aware that there are always risks that can sideline any project or business. Without having a contingency plan in place, you don’t have a risk management recovery plan, which reduces the…Read More »
Read MoreNo matter what kind of project you want to tackle, you must have a plan first. Planning is the cornerstone of project management, but if you’re a Mac user, then you’re going to find that a lot of the big…Read More »
Read MoreResources in project management are the people, places and things you need to get the job done. This includes the project team, the tools they need, materials, facilities and so on. That can mean a lot of headaches for project…Read More »
Read MoreTeam communication is the lifeblood of any project. Even if you have the resources in place, the best team available and a flexible project plan that addresses every risk imaginable, you’ll still crash and burn if communication is poor. That’s…Read More »
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