Becoming a project manager is one of the most rewarding and in-demand career paths today. It’s a profession where leadership meets strategy, and it’s gaining traction fast—recruiters around the globe are actively seeking individuals who can drive projects to completion…
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Managing stakeholders is one of the most important aspects of successful project delivery. Regardless of a project’s size or scope, how well a project manager navigates relationships with clients, team members and executive sponsors can determine whether the project meets…
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The executive sponsor plays a critical role in the success of any major project or program. Positioned at a senior level within the organization, this individual serves as the main link between the project team and top leadership, ensuring that…
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Programs progress through a series of distinct phases known as the program life cycle. These phases guide how organizations define, execute and close programs effectively while ensuring strategic objectives and benefits are achieved. Understanding these phases helps program managers coordinate…
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Project management is essential to delivering successful outcomes across industries, whether you’re launching a new product, constructing a building or implementing company-wide change. An introduction to project management will help from setting clear goals to coordinating people, timelines and resources,…
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All organizations, including businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, military, healthcare and education organizations, use project management to achieve their goals. The importance of project management lies in its ability to provide structure, improve efficiency and deliver results. Without it, organizations risk…
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In project management, different approaches help organizations achieve their goals based on the nature of the work. This article explores 10 types of project management, providing their definitions, when to use them and their pros and cons. Understanding these methodologies…
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The 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 traditional projects, and the desire to manage them better is growing every year. One…
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Before comparing PRINCE2 vs. PMP, it’s important to understand that though they’re often mentioned in the same context within project management, they serve different purposes. PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) is a project management framework. That is, it’s a structured…
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The project manager is on the ground, running the team and keeping the daily operations of a project running smoothly. But who looks after the project manager? In project management, that position is called a project director. Project management tends…
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Projects need a variety of resources to be executed and delivered successfully. In most cases, these resources come from a sponsoring organization or project sponsor. What Is a Project Sponsor? A Definition A project sponsor is an individual who offers…
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If you’re looking to become an IT project manager, Jennifer Bridges, PMP, explains the job description, skills, qualifications, path and training involved. Then read on to learn even more about starting your IT project manager career. Here’s a screenshot of…
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As professionals with targets, projects to manage and bills to pay, we must perform, whether it’s the beginning of the week or the exhausting end of a long, hard one. And it’s precisely when times get tough that a good…
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