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Stakeholder engagement plan and stakeholder management are, without doubt, fundamental for project success, but, despite this, they are often considered a marginal activity. Stakeholder engagement is instead an essential and at the same time broad topic. It includes gathering and sharing information, managing concerns and complaints, measuring the impact and importance of different stakeholder groups, … Continue reading “Stakeholder engagement plan: how to plan stakeholder engagement”

Project monitoring plays a vital role in the decision-making processes of a project manager. However, despite being an often overlooked method, if put into practice, project monitoring can help the project manager and his team to foresee potential risks and obstacles that if not treated could bring the project in the wrong direction. TABLE OF … Continue reading “The project monitoring plan”

International projects have assumed a core role in the logistics domain. These projects, ranging from transporting goods on a global scale to managing complex supply chains, are a notable challenge for project managers. Their successful management is not just a matter of logistics coordination – it is a delicate balance between cultural understanding, technical prowess, … Continue reading “International projects: Logistics management and challenges”

The feasibility study is an essential step before giving the green light to a project that could cost large sums of money. This in-depth analysis is often requested ‘from the top’ of the organisation to ensure the feasibility and sustainability of the project. First of all, the feasibility study determines if the project is likely … Continue reading “Feasibility study of a project”

Knowledge management in project management has become a key mainstay for successful projects. But what is it exactly? It is a systematic process for collecting, organizing, and sharing information and knowledge within an organization. This process helps project managers make informed decisions and improve their teams’ efficiency. INDICE DEI CONTENUTI Benefits of Knowledge Management in … Continue reading “Knowledge Management in Project Management: advanced practices”

The PERT diagram is a project management tool used to plan, organize and coordinate activities within a project. PERT stands for “Program Evaluation Review Technique“, a methodology developed by the Navy in 1957 to manage the Polaris submarine missile program. The PERT method focuses on the important dates and deadlines of a project, known as … Continue reading “The PERT diagram in a project: When do we have to use it”

How can you transform a vision into reality while preventing challenges and problems? By having a sound action plan. CONTENT What is an action plan Why you need an action plan How to develop an action plan How to optimise the use of an action plan Yeah, a sound plan is a nice catch phrase, … Continue reading “Action Plan: what is and when to implement it (in Project Management and beyond)”

Change management is a critical process for any project manager. Even the most thoroughly planned projects are subject to internal or external change. In such cases, managing change effectively is paramount to ensuring project success. A project manager’s understanding and mastery of the art of change management is a highly desirable skill and an absolute … Continue reading “Change Management: how to manage change in a project”

Work packages, what are they and what relation do they have with wbs? That’s what we will discuss in this article. CONTENT What are project Work Packages Why are work packages important? Work package performance measurement Work package preparation guidelines A work package is a set of inter-related activities within a project. These activities are … Continue reading “Work packages: what are they and what relation do they have with wbs?”

The analysis of the costs (and benefits) of a project, is crucial in project management and is often the most critical element for a project manager. Let us take a closer look at this essential process. When managing a project, it is necessary to make many important decisions, such as implementing project monitoring and control … Continue reading “Analysis of the costs of a project”

The choice of an iterative project management method is mandatory for keeping pace with the ever-changing market demand. CONTENT What does “iterative method” mean within projects? Iterative method process: how does it work? Iterative model advantages Intrinsic version check Quick trend inversion Great for agile organizations Early risk identification and response Experimentation Iterative Model Drawbacks … Continue reading “The iterative method within projects: an opportunity to seize”

Measuring costs and benefits of a project isn’t something that can be left to the feelings of the Project Manager. We are talking about the essence of the company’s business and therefore we need certain elements on which to make assessments. When managing a project, in fact, you need to make many key decisions, taking … Continue reading “Cost-benefit analysis in a project”