Construction project management covers a massive number of projects and there are all sorts of builds associated with it. Most people think of the housing market when they think of construction, especially single-occupancy homes, but that’s only a small fraction…Read More
Whether you’re managing a traditional, agile or hybrid project, they all have one thing in common: documentation. Depending on the methodology, project management requires a lot of paperwork, which is why records management is so important. Records management helps control…Read More
Project manager vs. program manager. The two roles often differ in their day-to-day tasks and the overarching approach to their role. Program managers are more strategic in their thinking and deliverables, while the project manager is often working on day-to-day…Watch
To stick to your project budget, you have to track costs. Project accounting, as with general accounting, is a method by which project managers can manage project finances. Project accounting is not the same as balancing your checkbook or even…Read More
Most people think integrity means being honest. While this is true, the word has another meaning that’s important to project management: the state of being whole and undivided. In a sense, you could call organization design the approach to creating…Read More
A project has a beginning and an end, but without an objective, it’s a rudderless ship. In order to steer your project successfully and land in a safe harbor, you’re going to have to define your project objectives. What Are…Watch
Avoiding cost overrun is key to closing a successful project. The quality of deliverables and a timely execution can go out the window if the project is delivered over budget. Of course, it’s easy to say you’re going to keep…Read More
It’s a cliché to say that projects rarely deliver as planned, but it’s only a cliché because it’s true. As project issues arise, it’s important to take action. But how do you know what action to take? That’s where an…Read More
You’ve been tasked to lead a project and create a project plan only to learn that it’ll be reviewed by a steering committee. Or maybe you don’t currently have a steering committee for your business but you’re interested in assembling…Read More
Monday.com is a popular project management software that targets both seasoned and novice professionals. This broad approach introduces problems, as not everyone’s needs are the same: trying to be one tool for all jobs is problematic, forcing many consumers to…Read More
Projects are designed to deliver a product or a service within a specific timeframe and budget, a process that the project manager oversees. If that person is a product manager, he or she may apply a product breakdown structure (PBS)….Read More
It’s a given that there will be changes to the project plan during the project execution phase. It’s impossible to factor in everything—from weather to supply chains to change requests—something is going to conspire against your schedule and budget. This…Read More
ClickUp is project management software that promotes itself as “the one app to replace them all.” It’s a cloud-based tool that integrates with Zoom, Google Drive and GitHub and offers tools that foster collaboration and provide analytical insights. It’s true…Read More
Projects are all about delivering a product or service. Whether you’re working in project management, manufacturing, supply chains or inventory management, you need to deliver something valuable to your customers. This is why lead time is so important. There are…Read More
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