For those of you used to managing projects with Excel, lovers of fancy colored cells and concatenated formulas, enjoy an exciting journey through the Excel barren land. A place where control, planning, and structure get lost between a VLOOKUP and a circular reference error. Get ready to dive into the fantastic world of organized chaos, … Continue reading “Managing projects with Excel: the art of creating chaos from scratch”

Team Performance Domain is one of the 8 Project Performance Domains introduced in PMBOK’s seventh edition. These replaced the 10 Knowledge Areas featured in the previous Project Management Body of Knowledge edition. This article will explore what this is all about and what this change implies for project management. CONTENT INDEX Project Performance Domain: what … Continue reading “Team performance domain: what’s new PMBoK 7”

Is it possible to reduce environmental impact in project management? Sustainable project management is becoming more important in this age of growing environmental awareness and the need to cut our carbon footprint. This article will examine projects’ environmental impact and how project managers can reduce their carbon footprint using effective techniques and tools, including project … Continue reading “Project management and carbon footprint: how to reduce your projects’ carbon footprint”

After months of study and implementation we are really happy to announce that a new version of Twproject has been released and it includes, among other optimizations, a particular step forward on the use of the Gantt chart. The Gantt developed by Twproject is undoubtedly one of the best on the current market in terms … Continue reading “New Twproject Release – All types of Gantt dependencies”

Inclusivity and project management are ever-evolving domains. Human resource management plays a significant role in project success. Inclusivity is critical in efficiently leading a team and achieving its goals in an ever more interconnected global environment. In this article, we cover the importance of inclusivity in project management by analyzing the core values that underlie … Continue reading “Inclusivity and project management: core values”

The detailed and constant analysis of a company’s financial flows is the main tool for not making losses, and in general for not running into unpleasant events that could easily degenerate over time. But why is it so important to schedule periodic checks of these flows? Because in order to manage a company properly, it … Continue reading “Revenue management with Twproject: an excellent solution”

Project management in fashion is crucial to fashion companies’ success, helping them to meet challenges effectively and achieve their goals. In this article, we will discuss how vital project management is in the fashion industry and how using Twproject can improve the efficiency and productivity of companies by analyzing the success case of  Oberalp Group. … Continue reading “Project management in fashion: Oberalp Group’s success”

Women share in Project Management is a topic we hold close to our hearts. Our company is committed to gender equality, having a fair proportion of men and women. The project manager role is one of the most important and fast-growing occupations worldwide, and women are becoming increasingly present in this field. CONTENT Statistics on … Continue reading “Women quota in project management: what are the challenges in 2023?”

A timesheet is a key project management tool for tracking and managing the time required to complete a project. This helps monitor project progress, assess team productivity, and understand the cost of the project. This article will discuss how using timesheets can help optimize project management and increase team productivity. CONTENT What is a timesheet, … Continue reading “How to use timesheets to optimize projects”

CONTENT PMBoK 7 vs. PMBoK 6: introduction to the differences 1.Basic principles 2.Performance Domains 3.Hybrid and agile approaches Project Manager Challenges in Consideration of PMBoK 7 1.Adapting to a more flexible and agile approach 2.Managing stakeholder expectations 3.Focusing on value creation 4.Managing uncertainty and risk 5.Developing personal skills and leadership 5 practical tips for tackling … Continue reading “PMBoK 7 vs. PMBoK 6: Evolutions, Challenges, and Jokes for the Modern Project Manager”

CONTENT Time Tracking: 5 reasons why it is crucial in project management 1. Track and estimate work time 2. Helps bill suppliers correctly 3. Helps better manage project teams 4. Helps create a work record How to track hours worked Pen and paper Digital clock Time tracking software Calculate hours worked on a project: choose … Continue reading “How to calculate work hours in a project”

CONTENT Netiquette: 5 golden rules every leader needs to know to manage remote teams 1.Schedule daily meetings 2.Schedule one-on-one meetings with team members 3.Implement participative leadership 4.Hire responsibly 5.Invest in the right tools Netiquette is different when it comes to smart working compared to that traditionally followed in the office. Remote working began to gain … Continue reading “Netiquette in remote team management”