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Staying within budget: the approach taken by the most efficient production companies
Ask any production manager at a manufacturing company what one of the most frustrating problems is when managing projects, and the answer will almost always be the same: the actual costs only show up too late. It is only when the project has already been completed — or worse, when the client has already received…
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From initial contact to reporting: how consulting firms manage clients without losing track
For those working in the consultancy sector, securing a new client is just the beginning. The real challenge lies in managing client relationships over time in a structured way – from the initial contact right through to reporting on ongoing projects. When this information is scattered across emails, spreadsheets and separate tools, there is a…
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Project hour reporting: how to compile a report
Hourly reporting is one of the key tasks in project management, both in the business world and in public sectors such as educational institutions. Creating a clear, accurate, and easy-to-read report allows you to keep costs under control, stay within budget, and prove that human resources are being allocated correctly. In this article, we’ll take…
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Resource management in consulting firms: who does what, with what workload, and until when?
In consulting firms, managing multiple projects is the norm, not the exception. That’s why, in a recent article, we discussed how to handle multiple projects using a tool like a Portfolio. In this case, instead, we want to focus on issues related to resource management, in order to provide consulting teams with some practical examples…
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Work packages: what are they and what relation do they have with wbs?
Want to find out how to structure projects using “work packages,” a versatile tool that forms the basis of project management? We discuss it here. Work packages are a key concept in project management and represent the lowest level of a WBS (Work Breakdown Structure). Understanding what they are, how they are created and how…
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Resource leveling: what it is and when to implement it in your projects
In project management, effective resource management is one of the most challenging components. Overburdened teams, unrealistic deadlines, and overlapping tasks can threaten the entire project. This is where resource leveling comes into the picture. This is a key technique for optimizing resource utilization and ensuring sustainable planning. In this article, we’ll take a closer look…
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How to set up and manage a project portfolio for consulting firms
Managing one project at a time is one thing. Managing ten projects simultaneously — for different clients, with shared teams and overlapping deadlines—is quite another. The real challenge for consulting firms isn’t the individual project; it’s having a big-picture view that allows them to make quick decisions without getting lost in the details. When this…
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The Project Manager’s Toolbox
Every trade has its own toolbox. Woodworkers have planes and chisels; surgeons have scalpels and precision instruments. The project manager is no exception: to complete a project according to schedule, budget and expected quality, they need a specific set of tools, methodologies, and skills. But what, exactly, should be in this toolbox? More importantly, how…
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Why consulting projects fall outside the scope (and how to avoid it with better planning)
In consulting projects, meeting deadlines isn’t a matter of good will—it’s a matter of tools. When planning is scattered across Excel spreadsheets, emails, and separate tools, delays always arise too late to be managed. The problem isn’t the complexity of the project—it’s the lack of real-time visibility. Below, we’ll show you, using practical examples, how…
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Project management in the microservices and microteams era
The adoption of microservices and the emergence of microteams are redefining not only software architectures but also the way projects are planned, managed, and completed. In this article, we will take a look at how this evolution affects development processes, what benefits it provides to organizations, and how project managers can adapt to remain competitive.…
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The “Quiet Quitting” phenomenon in projects
Quiet quitting is an increasingly discussed topic in the workplace, especially in project management. It does not involve actually quitting, but rather adopting an attitude where employees choose to do only the bare minimum, limiting their efforts strictly to what is required by their contract without going the extra mile. This behavior has a major…
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How to keep project costs under control in a consulting firm (without driving yourself crazy)
If you manage consultancy projects, you’ll be all too familiar with the problem: the approved budget provided by the client is one thing, but what actually happens during the project is quite another. Unrecorded hours, internal costs that are difficult to isolate, and financial reports that always arrive too late. CONTENT The key issue: keeping…
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How to prepare a project report
What is a project report and why is it essential? In this article, we’ll try to answer this simple yet by no means trivial question. When it comes to project management, the focus is often on planning, deadlines and deliverables. Yet there is an equally crucial aspect that is often overlooked until it becomes urgent:…