How to become a senior project manager
The road to becoming a senior project manager is paved with skill sharpening, certifications, best practices, and a deepened passion for effective process management —...
How to run a successful pilot project
Project management is a long game. It can take time to see the results. But one way to test things out on a small scale before knowing if it will be a success is to run...
How to deal with scope change in project management
Your team is getting started on a new project and the goals and end products are clear. You have a plan to meet the deadline and make the best, most professional final...
How to create a project initiation document and why
If you’re in the initiating stage of any project, you know how important planning your steps is. This is the point that you understand what you need to do, make sure...
How an activity diagram can keep your project on track
Getting started on any new project can be a big undertaking for a team or company as a whole. That’s why having a strategy in place for project management is critical....
Project management tips for manufacturing projects
There are many moving parts involved in manufacturing. First, the manufacturing process itself is made up of different elements, such as sourcing materials, working with...
A guide to SWOT analysis in project management
Project management is an ever-evolving field that requires a thorough understanding of various methods and techniques to ensure the successful completion of projects....
Starting steps for research project success
Research projects are an important part of a student’s academic career. They’re an integral part of the learning process, providing students with the opportunity to...
What is a gate review in project management?
A gate review is a valuable way to keep track of each phase or stage of a project. It allows independent reviewers to assess the work already completed and evaluate the...
Make every project handoff a win
In a relay race, the baton passing between athletes needs to happen at a precise moment to keep the race moving. Effective planning, great communication, and trust...
Project collaboration: Sharing skills and insight
Different people have different skills, and what makes teamwork interesting is combining those skills together. When developing new products, a wide range of skills is...
The beginners guide to critical chain project management
A failed project usually boils down to a handful of things: Being late, over budget, and below specification and quality. And one major failure factor is resource issues...
How to improve process with cumulative flow diagrams
We all want our projects to run smoothly and efficiently, but it can be tricky to get a handle on how things are really going. A cumulative flow diagram is a visual way...
Boost business efficiency with operational projects
With each new project, a challenge presents itself to the manager and his team: how to ensure that every step and operation is carried out smoothly and efficiently. Big...
Infrastructure project: the foundations for a better society
The progress of every community across the globe depends on the success of infrastructure projects. Whether in the private or public sector, precise planning and...
Project post implementation review (PIR)
If you imagine the stages of a project, you’re likely to think of interested parties discussing an idea, managers planning each stage, and teams working diligently...
Integration projects: the fusion of business systems
Managing an integration project is a little like conducting a great symphony. Intimate knowledge of every instrument, immaculate time management, and a beautifully...
Agile burnup charts: Everything you need to know
Whether you’re managing sprints in Scrum or navigating complex projects, burnup charts offer valuable insights into efficiency, trends, and completion timelines. This...
IT projects: 10 types that deliver measurable ROI
Successful IT projects require both strategic vision and tactical precision. Every technological initiative represents a potential turning point for your organization,...
Project Assumptions: What They Are and Why You Should Care
Project assumptions are part of every project management cycle. Project managers assume that they’ll have the appropriate budget and talent to complete the project on...
Project closeout survival guide: terms, tips, & FAQs
While most of the glitz and glam of the project management lifecycle is credited to project initiation, planning, execution and monitoring, project closeout is not to be...