Working on several different projects at once is what most project managers do. CONTENT Working on several different projects at once: Have a place in which to “host” all projects Working on several different projects at once: Establish goals, plans, responsibilities, and expectations at the very beginning Working on several different projects at once: Prioritize … Continue reading “Working on several different projects at once: 7 strategies to keep everything under control”

Managing and boosting team productivity isn’t an easy task. On one side, you want to maintain healthy motivational levels within the team, but on the other side, you still need to work hard towards organizational goals. CONTENT Boosting team productivity: Be realistic about your timeline Boosting team productivity: Evaluate processes Boosting team productivity: Refrain from … Continue reading “Boosting team productivity: 7 tips to consider”

Obtaining project budget approval is not an easy task. Every project comes with costs, and generally, the larger and more complex the project, the more difficult it will be to get approval. CONTENT Obtaining budget approval: What to consider when making a project budget 1. Cost estimates 2. Budget contingency 3. Budget monitoring Tips for … Continue reading “Obtaining project budget approval: 5 key tips”

Implementing lean processes in projects is becoming progressively more popular in multiple industries. The goal of such implementation is to fix issues and lessen inefficiencies. CONTENT What is lean project management? Lean project management principles. The Lean Method Lean Project Management Lean project management implementation 1. Creating a corporate culture 2. Having a well-trained team … Continue reading “Implementing lean processes in projects: The lean methodology”

Procrastinating issues in projects is by far the deadliest of sins a project manager can commit. CONTENT What does procrastinate mean? Impact of procrastination on issues in projects Low morale Stress Increased procrastination Solving procrastination issues in projects Determine why you procrastinate Devise a plan Set up a reward system Peer pressure Keep distractions to … Continue reading “Procrastinating issues in projects”

The experience of a project team working at high performance is very hard to forget. If you’ve ever been part of such a team, you’re sure to have fond memories of the experience. CONTENT But how to create an effective team? The perfect team member What makes the team successful? In this type of team, … Continue reading “The experience of the project team”

Evaluating projects to prevent disasters is extremely important. That’s why Project Manager is critical, and we often find serious challenges that if addressed poorly can derail programs. CONTENT Evaluating a project: Knowing the project inside out Evaluating a project: Determine the right project team Evaluating a project: Finding a skilled project manager Evaluating a project: … Continue reading “Evaluating projects to prevent disaster. 7 key tips”

The Precedence diagram, especially when created through a project management software, can be the greatest asset for a Project Manager. CONTENT What is the precedence diagram method? How to create the precedence diagram What are the four dependencies in precedence diagrams? Pros and cons of the precedence diagram method Having many challenging responsibilities involved in … Continue reading “Precedence diagram method for establishing dependency relationships between activities”

Meeting project deadlines can be a source of heavy pressure and concern for many people. CONTENT Why is meeting project deadlines so difficult? Why are deadlines in projects important? Managing a deadline 1. Meeting project deadlines: Assessing what is needed 2. Meeting project deadlines: Getting the right resources 3. Meeting project deadlines: Considering possible problems … Continue reading “Meeting project deadlines: 5 life-saving tips”

The development team in projects plays a major role in driving success. As you can guess, it is a key element in project management. CONTENT However, what is the development team in projects? Development team roles Project development team members Project sponsor The 5 stages of the Tuckman model for transforming the project team 1. … Continue reading “Development team in projects”

Resource planning is key for project management success. In other words: managing projects means managing resources. CONTENT What is a resource plan? What are the elements of a resource plan? Resource planning steps 1. Resource planning prerequisites 2. Resource procurement 3. Resource management 4. Resource tracking Resource planning tools and techniques No matter what type … Continue reading “Resource planning in projects”

Managing project resources effectively is one of the key aspects of work towards achieving your goals. In fact, if resources are not adequate, you will never be able to complete your project. CONTENT Managing project resources: Centralize resources in a single pool Managing project resources: Determine required resource skills Managing project resources: increase collaboration to … Continue reading “Managing project resources: how to do it effectively”