Something that is rarely talked about with project management but is all too common is the need for project managers to look after multiple concurrent projects. When an organization has invested in the skills of a project manager and they … Continued
Information Technology (IT) projects are usually run by project managers who use processes such as scope, schedule, budget and quality management to get the job done. These skills are indeed prerequisite to success in completing a project, but other things … Continued
Project teams are formed in organizations around the world each day. And most of those teams flounder unnecessarily for too long and some flounder forever). There is one simple practice that can improve the results of most any team, whether … Continued
Sometimes, a project manager must deal with a disgruntled client. They may be unhappy with one thing or many things, but if their feelings are strong enough to make a complaint then that complaint needs to be properly and fairly … Continued
Over the course of the last several years, many organizations have decided to move their IT development offshore to reduce costs and increase competitiveness. Work has been sent to places such as India, China and Russia. The cost savings in … Continued
Managing a project can be daunting. Whether planning your wedding, developing a new website or building your dream house by the sea, you need to employ project management techniques to help you succeed. Here’s a summary of the top 7 … Continued
Managing a project using Agile methodology has become the latest in project fashion. Agile has a compelling argument: faster delivery of products, rapid turnaround on changes, minimal documentation. It is no surprise that many project managers are leaving behind the … Continued
To keep key stakeholders onside and supportive of a project then all communication with them needs to be in a language and format designed to continue to engage them. To do this you will need to identify the “consequences” of … Continued
Project management is an extremely powerful discipline and skill-set that can make significant improvements to a business. It achieves this through creating new products and services, improving how businesses do things and reducing the possible impact of future changes. In … Continued
One of the key objectives during the planning phase of all projects is to determine the scope. This entails reaching an agreement on what will be delivered as part of the project and what will be excluded. However, many project … Continued