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The SIPOC diagram is one of the most widely used tools when working in the area of process improvement. This diagram is, in fact, a simple tool that provides a top-level overview of a process or product using a visual form that can help the team in several ways. CONTENT INDEX The key elements of … Continue reading "SIPOC diagram: what is it and how to use it to define the purpose of a project"

The life cycle and development approach are strategic in the Performance Domain. As detailed in PMBOK 7, the goal is to establish the appropriate pace at which to carry out a project’s activities to generate value. It is based on a key concept: each project is unique – no single development approach can be applicable … Continue reading "Performance domain: development and life cycle"

Are you looking for project management books to read on vacation? You are in the right place! Summer is a great time to relax, replenish your energy, and read. If you are passionate about project management or wish to improve your skills in this domain, there is no better time to dive into inspiring books. … Continue reading "7 project management books to read on vacation"

Team Performance Domain is one of the 8 Project Performance Domains introduced in PMBOK’s seventh edition. These replaced the 10 Knowledge Areas featured in the previous Project Management Body of Knowledge edition. This article will explore what this is all about and what this change implies for project management. CONTENT INDEX Project Performance Domain: what … Continue reading "Team performance domain: what’s new PMBoK 7"

Is it possible to reduce environmental impact in project management? Sustainable project management is becoming more important in this age of growing environmental awareness and the need to cut our carbon footprint. This article will examine projects’ environmental impact and how project managers can reduce their carbon footprint using effective techniques and tools, including project … Continue reading "Project management and carbon footprint: how to reduce your projects’ carbon footprint"

Women share in Project Management is a topic we hold close to our hearts. Our company is committed to gender equality, having a fair proportion of men and women. The project manager role is one of the most important and fast-growing occupations worldwide, and women are becoming increasingly present in this field. CONTENT Statistics on … Continue reading "Women quota in project management: what are the challenges in 2023?"

CONTENT PMBoK 7 vs. PMBoK 6: introduction to the differences 1.Basic principles 2.Performance Domains 3.Hybrid and agile approaches Project Manager Challenges in Consideration of PMBoK 7 1.Adapting to a more flexible and agile approach 2.Managing stakeholder expectations 3.Focusing on value creation 4.Managing uncertainty and risk 5.Developing personal skills and leadership 5 practical tips for tackling … Continue reading "PMBoK 7 vs. PMBoK 6: Evolutions, Challenges, and Jokes for the Modern Project Manager"

CONTENT 7 tips to increase work productivity 1. Focus on one activity at a timet 2. Take regular breaks 3. Focus on the most important tasks first 4. Set small goals 5. Delegate some tasks 6. Boost work productivity: use the tomato technique 7. No meetings Boosting your team’s work productivity is no impossible feat, … Continue reading "7 tips to boost work productivity"

CONTENT   European projects and NRRP: what are these? Twproject: the tool for managing and reporting on European and NRRP projects Managing and reporting on European projects: a specialist’s task Managing and reporting on European projects involves more specific and in-depth work than “traditional” company-level projects. This kind of work touches both public entities and … Continue reading "Management and reporting of European and NRRP projects with TWPROJECT"

“Make or buy” is one of the strategic choices that project managers face in project management. CONTENT Make or buy: 6 factors of decision making 1. Existing skills 2. Potential skills 3. Revision time 4. Cost evaluation 5. Quality comparison 6. Emotional reasons Make or buy analysis: project manager’s role Make or buy: strategic and … Continue reading "Make or buy? How important the Project Manager is in decision making"

Executive summary, what is it? It’s a question every good project manager should be asking. Time Magazine reports that 55% of people read content for as little as 15 seconds, which is also true in the case of project management. Attention levels are at an all-time low, including those of potential investors and project stakeholders. … Continue reading "Executive summary: What it is and what it is for in project management"

Value Stream Mapping can be a powerful tool to help you determine how to improve supply chains that involve complex processes. CONTENT What is Value Stream Mapping (VSM)? How to achieve value stream mapping VSM can be leveraged to get a full picture and understanding of the entire process, or it can be targeted at … Continue reading "Value Stream Mapping: What it is used for, and how to properly implement it"

If you’re looking for the best project management software, you’ve finally landed on the right list. Online you will find many lists like this one, but most of them always include the same software which, let’s face it, does not solve even 10% of all the problems that a project manager and more generally a … Continue reading "Best project management software in 2022"

Ensuring the final outputs of the project, can become challenging for a project manager, especially considering the many moving parts during the life cycle of a project and the many people involved. CONTENT What is a project output? Factors for getting the most out of final project outputs 1. Define outputs 2. Involve stakeholders 3. … Continue reading "Final project outputs: how to get the best out of them"

Often, producing a project initiation document may appear unnecessary when you have already received your client’s approval, completed your planning and secured your resources. CONTENT What is a project initiation document? How to create a project initiation document in 6 steps 1. Provide context 2. Define project parameters 3. Define specifications 4. Define your project … Continue reading "The Project Initiation Document"