How to build an operations strategy that actually works
Why do some businesses scale effortlessly while others struggle with bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and misalignment? The difference comes down to a strong operations...
Using rolling wave planning in project management
When it comes to project management, there’s no one-size-fits-all strategy. Different projects require different approaches. In the event a project manager...
What Business Forecasting Is and Why It Matters
As a business leader, you already understand that every decision you make impacts the overall success of the company. With this much at stake, it’s imperative that you...
Organizational strategies and keeping your project on...
Everyone makes strategic decisions in their households to help things run smoothly. Chances are high that you have some actionable plan for your household that details...
What is a resource breakdown structure? Guide +...
Resources are the driving force behind every successful project — when resources are allocated accurately, your employees always have what they need to complete the...
What vertical slicing is and how it’s used in...
Successfully completing a project may leave you feeling as victorious as slaying the final boss of a video game, but that’s not the only connection between...
How identifying stretch goals can promote business...
Leveraged correctly, stretch goals can take your organization to the next level. They can fuel innovation as they create challenges that motivate your best employees and...
SIPOC (suppliers, inputs, process, outputs, customers)...
Developing a new product or service takes a lot of analysis and planning. Even improving existing processes isn’t always all that straightforward, and teams need ways...
Schedule and plan more effectively with arrow diagrams
When planning projects, you need to consider a lot of variables that can be challenging to account for. As a project manager, you know that creating a timeline and...
Aggregate planning and its effect on fluctuating needs
Aggregate planning is vital to a business' ability to keep production running consistently.
Vendor management and its role in project management
Having the right supplies, equipment, and services can make or break your project. Whether you’re running a startup biotech firm or building the best boutique...
More than business jargon: why strategic initiatives...
Business leaders often have a list of bold, aggressive objectives that form the big-picture vision for a company or team. You might want to increase revenue by 50% in 5...
What Is A Change Request? Types, Scope, and Examples...
For project managers, change is a constant. Even when everything goes exactly according to plan, you’re bound to have a client, team member, or other stakeholder...
Create effective standard operating procedures (SOPs)
With everything you have to accomplish in a day, wouldn’t it be great if you could wave a magic wand and check off every task on your list? Well, there’s no...
Precedence diagrams explained
Every project consists of a series of activities that must happen in a specific order. Look closer, and you’ll start to see hidden dependencies, or the...
Budgeted Cost of Work Performed (BCWP) and its effects...
Have you ever accidentally gone over budget at the grocery store? You’re browsing, pick up a few extra items, and realize once you reach the checkout line that you...
Forward pass project management and timeline...
If you’re a project manager, your most important initial task is to develop a timeline that realistically allows your team to meet each deadline. The more detailed...
Keep team members in the loop with communication logs
Like spinning plates, you know project management hinges on being conscious of multiple factors simultaneously. It’s imperative to have a communication...
The ultimate project management glossary of leading...
Consider this glossary your one-stop resource for defining all the commonly-used project management terms. For each term, you’ll find a straightforward definition...
Everything you need to know about mission-critical...
As a project manager, you’re responsible for keeping your project moving forward smoothly. However, at any moment, a mission-critical loss could occur, threatening...
How to use a project decision log for optimal results
Every team project involves hundreds of decisions. Some are innocuous; others, such as selecting a supplier or picking a material for a new product, have a big impact on...