Project schedule management
Project schedule management: a complete guide
So here you are, scratching your head, wondering how to manage the schedule of your project. Maybe you’re a freelancer trying to schedule client work. Or perhaps...
Integrated master plans in high-level project...
A single document may be able to provide the overarching insight you need for effective project management. The integrated master plan (IMP) is a tool that can capture...
Schedule variance: a guide for project managers
Keeping track of the progress of a long project isn’t always easy. During the early parts of the project, delays may not seem significant, as you’ve got some...
How a project master schedule can drive a project...
When you begin a new project, in the back of your mind you’re probably making a list of all the things that could go wrong. You can’t help but think about...
Track Project Progress Like a Pro
Want to know why a lot of projects fail? The main reason why projects fail is project progress, because organizations aren’t devoting enough time to planning and...
Gantt chart with milestones: Visual management for any...
Whether you’re overseeing an Agile software development effort or are the project manager tasked with creating a major process change for your business, you and...
Gantt chart for business plans
Pairing Gantt charts with a Work OS can supercharge planning and project launches.
A guide to Gantt chart with dependencies
Here's when a Gantt chart with dependencies comes in handy.
An ultimate guide to crashing in project management
Time is a precious resource both in life and project management – but especially in project management. Schedules must be carefully created for workers, contractors,...
Simplify reporting with a project update template
A project update template helps simplify reporting by providing a foundation for clear, effective reports. Key stakeholders in a project—from clients and sponsors to...
Milestone definition: what it is and why it’s...
Searching for a milestone definition in terms of project management or business in general? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll explain exactly...
3 Gantt chart examples
At work, reinventing the wheel isn’t always necessary and this also rings true with Gantt charts— it’s sometimes helpful to take inspiration from existing...
5 simple ways to create a Gantt chart for Mac
Gantt charts are a great way to easily visualize your project progress and timeline, but a lot of popular Gantt chart tools are designed for Windows only. No Mac users...
How to create a timeline and be as productive as...
If done well, a project management timeline can save a project plan from failing. Whether it’s a construction plan, a start-up goal, a planned event, or a new business...
Project timeline steps, best practices, and examples
A sound project timeline won’t necessarily make or break your entire project. But it can spell the difference between a project delivered on time and within budget...
Using a dependencies diagram in your project
The word dependent comes from the Latin dependere meaning to ‘hang from’. For those of you out there with a ‘dependent’ — I have a 4-year old — doesn’t...
What is the RACI Model? How to 10X Your Projects Using...
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A Brief Guide on S-curves in Project Management
If you’ve come across this blog, you likely found yourself searching the web, “What is an S-Curve? Rather than getting lost in a storm of different business models...
Understanding project milestones in project management
61% of project managers usually create a scoping document as part of their planning process, while half of them baseline their project schedules. What do both of these...
Understanding project baselines: a guide
Project baselines are an essential part of successful project management. Your baseline allows you to track your progress, adapt to any changes, and still finish your...
Managing task dependencies in project management
Projects rarely comprise two simple tasks — they usually consist of numerous tasks and dependencies. Listing those items is one thing, but managing them in the correct...