The project status report is that particular document that the project manager is required to draft. These are regular reports that include information about the project aimed to update stakeholders on the progress of the work. CONTENT What is a project status report? How to create a project status report 1. Name the report 2. … Continue reading “The project status report”

Effective project manager communication is an essential part of project management. CONTENT Why project manager communication is important Establish a communication structure Practicing active listening Using the right tools For non-urgent communication For project updates For official and important communications Their job is to align everyone on one goal and ensure that all the correct … Continue reading “Project manager communication”

Managing a project is no easy feat; design phases and methods are required steps regardless of the size and scope of a project. CONTENT The 4 project phases 1) Startup Phase 2) Definition and planning phase 3) Execution phase 4) Evaluation and closure phase Project characteristics A lot can go wrong, from planning minor details … Continue reading “Design phases and methods”

Organizing and supporting the project team’s work goes beyond the sole purpose of completing a project while meeting the established project plan, budget, and timeline. CONTENT How to Organize and Support Team Work How to Organize and Support Team Work: Bringing the Team Together Communicate and share information regularly Planning activities Regularly review resource availability … Continue reading “Organize and support the work of the project team”

Setting a standard of project reviews and when to do them can improve efficiency and help keep a project running on time and within budget. CONTENT Types of Design Reviews Description of the review process Introduction of design review Design review initiation stage Research phase of project review Final project review report stage The most … Continue reading “Design Reviews – how and when to do them”

Streamlining processes in projects prevents unnecessary complications. Obviously, excessive complexity is one of the biggest obstacles to completing a project on time and within budget. CONTENT Keeping an eye on the big picture Take ideas from or follow already approved processes Assign names, dates, and consequences Use project management software Stay organized Manage priorities and … Continue reading “Streamline project processes”

Project management implies a diverse mix of skills, know-how, time management and communication abilities. CONTENT Project management: Project scope management Project management: Priority management Project management: Communication management Project management: Managing stakeholder expectations Project management: Change management Project management: Improving efficiency through software To efficiently approach all these activities, it is very important for any … Continue reading “Project management: how to best coordinate a project”

Eliminating waste in projects can help you achieve success more easily and increase productivity. CONTENT Types of waste in projects Introduction to lean management Lean project management benefits Eliminating waste in projects: Lean management key principles In project management, when projects become complex, cycle times become longer, resulting in several possible wastes. If left uncontrolled, … Continue reading “Eliminating waste in projects”

Successfully completing a project is no piece of cake, even for the most experienced project managers. CONTENT Successfully complete a project: Clearly define the project scope Successfully complete a project: Choose team members wisely Successfully complete a project: Outline goals and keep them SMART Successfully complete a project: Manage data Successfully complete a project: Track … Continue reading “Successfully completing a project”

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”