Business process management is a real challenge for most organizations. Processes are simply the heart of a company and the work that is carried out here, they exist in every department and team and are fundamental to the outcome of operations. CONTENTS What is business process optimization and what are its benefits? What are the … Continue reading “Optimization of business processes – business process management”

Being able to effectively manage a virtual meeting has become extremely important in this times where many are facing work from home for the first time. Especially for those that have to coordinate a team, this method can become an even greater challenge. CONTENTS Effectively manage a virtual meeting: Find the most convenient time for … Continue reading “5 ways to effectively manage a virtual meeting”

Project constraints are elements that limit the project and affect the way the project manager and their team manage it. CONTENTS The triple project constraint The triple constraint of the project: Cost The triple constraint of the project: Time The triple project constraint: Application Scope Other important constraints Lack of commitment from the management team … Continue reading “Determining project constraints”

Changes throughout a project are not unusual for project managers. CONTENTS First step: accept the change Management process of project variants The change request is received The change request is assessed The response strategy is drafted and presented to stakeholders The response strategy is approved or declined Leading a project team through the variant management … Continue reading “Managing project variants”

Home working is a way of working that has been increasingly successful in recent years. In our times, home working is virtually the only choice that most companies are forced to make if they don’t want to shut down. CONTENTS What is virtual project management and how does it work? 5 successful remote project management … Continue reading “5 tips for managing a project remotely”

Managing project expectations is a key skill for any project manager and for the success of a project. The reason why is easy to comprehend. Delivering a project within schedule and on budget is certainly the goal of any Project Manager, but this is not enough to make a client happy. CONTENTS Expectations: what are … Continue reading “Managing project expectations”

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic we are currently experiencing, many companies – rather than closing down completely – have been forced to implement remote working. CONTENTS 6 leadership strategies to manage a virtual team 1. Keep all team members communicating closely 2. Maintain a supportive mindset 3. Set out the purpose and objectives of the … Continue reading “6 strategies to lead a remote team (remote leader)”

Not everyone is familiar with the Six Sigma method and especially what it is for. We will try to break it down in this article. Digital transformation has become the buzzword of this decade. New technologies and tools are supporting the transformation path of large and small organizations that are competing for a larger share … Continue reading “Six sigma: what it is and what it’s for”

Una forte cultura aziendale modella i processi decisionali di un’organizzazione, guida le azioni e il comportamento individuale di tutti i dipendenti. Nella sua forma generale, la cultura aziendale comprende credenze, norme, valori, atteggiamenti condivisi che permeano tutte le parti dell’organizzazione. CONTENUTI Cos’è la cultura aziendale? Cosa significa questo per il project manager? La cultura aziendale … Continue reading “Corporate culture as benchmark for a project manager”

To understand what timeboxing is, it is imperative to think about it and consider a regular working day. What is the standard approach when you have a list of things to do? CONTENTS What exactly is timeboxing? What makes timeboxing effective? What are the advantages of timeboxing? How hard is it to implement Timeboxing? Most … Continue reading “Timeboxing technology: pros and cons”

FMEA methodology was created to solve a primary need of every company. The Brand, the reputation and even the survival of a company pass through the quality of its products and the relationship with its customers. Nobody wants a defective product and defects are expensive, frustrating and harmful to the reputation of an organization. The … Continue reading “FMEA methodology”

All over the world, schools of all grades and kindergarten have shut their doors in an attempt to slow down the spread of the coronavirus. CONTENTS 1. Create the program of the day, also for the children 2. Communicate, even more than necessary 3. Establish limits with children 4. Take breaks 5. Schedule shifts with … Continue reading “5 tips for dealing with children when working from home during Coronavirus”