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How to manage resource distribution
Resource allocation is one of the most challenging and delicate tasks in project management. We are talking about time, people, budget, tools, and skills—key elements that make or break a project. But how can all this be managed effectively, preventing waste and ensuring a balance between priorities, teams, and objectives? In this article, we will…
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Lead and lag indicator in the scheduling activity
Lead and lag indicators are often used in performance management. But what exactly do they mean? Lead and lag indicators are two types of measurements used in performance evaluation in a company or an organization. A lead indicator is a predictive measure, such as the percentage of people wearing helmets on a building site. A…
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Key aspects for the project schedule compression
Project scheduling compression techniques are applied during the development of the planning process if a project is lagging behind its plan. The goal of scheduling compression is to try to compress the schedule without changing the scope of the project. If the scope of the project has not changed and if the project is delayed,…
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Root cause analysis
A root cause analysis is a project management methodology that attempts to get to the root of a problem in order to eliminate it. Even if the perfect design plan was realized and if it was executed in an exemplary manner, this would not eliminate all the risks that could arise from the execution of…
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Project Management and Truth: an inscendable binom
During project management, the temptation to solve problems in a simple and “silent” manner is frequent. Solve “silently” without, of course, informing stakeholders. But is it really the right choice? Is it worth hiding the truth while managing projects? The temptation, for the Project Manager (as for any human being), is often to take the…
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How to plan a new project
Carefully planning the project right from the start is the key to a successful outcome. The creation of a project plan is, in fact, the first thing that should be done in the case of any project, especially if this is new. Often, however, this activity is ignored and the focus is straight away on…
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Conflict management in project teams
Managing conflicts in groups is a conditio “sine qua non” of the team. Avoiding conflicts is a pure utopia. A conflict is practically inevitable while working with others. People have different points of view, and when these perceptions add up, these differences can turn into conflict. However, the way in which the conflict is managed…
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How to motivate a project team: 8 fundamental aspects
Why is understanding how to motivate the project team so important? All experienced project managers know that there are times when Gantt diagrams, flowcharts, Work Breakdown Structure, or any other tool are not enough. None of those in those moments will help the project team members to advance towards the finish line. These are times…
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How to implement a project management software from scratch: 8 errors to avoid
A project management software can increase the efficiency and productivity of the project, but its implementation is not always simple. It is often the case that organizations start the process of inserting a new software without a clear understanding of how to deal with its implementation. The implementation of a project management software is important,…
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The integration of Work Life Balance: Work Life Integration is born
Work Life Balance has been a key concept in recent years, a goal for many. Many managers and entrepreneurs have taken the path described by this concept, attempting a real balance between work and private life. The intent was to try to distribute the time equally between work and personal activities. Currently, the concept of…
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Organizational process assets and the project environment
Before starting to talk about the Organizational Process Assets, we want to spend some words in order to “contextualize” the topic. As the 6th version of the Italian PMBOK highlights, the projects exist and operate in environments that may have influence on them. Such influences can have a favorable or unfavorable impact on the project and…
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Create the project team: 7 tips for identifying, approving and supplying it at the best
Creating a work team is a delicate but strategic phase for any project manager. The outcome of the project will really depend on the choices made here. Stephen Covey, famous writer and author of the book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” states: “Interdependent people combine their own efforts with the efforts of others to achieve their greatest success”…
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Emotional intelligence and project management
When the concept of Emotional Intelligence entered the mainstream for the first time, the skeptics labeled it as a temporary fashion that would soon be forgotten. However, since the publication in 1995 of Daniel Goleman’s book “Emotional Intelligence”, emotional intelligence has increased its credibility in the business world more and more, becoming an important skill…