Project management

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"

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"

Time management is one of the most important aspects in managing a project. In order to estimate the time accurately, it is necessary to have a correct understanding of the two concepts of effort and duration. CONTENT INDEX What is effort The concept of Schedule Padding Techniques to avoid Schedule Padding Advice for a correct … Continue reading "Effort and duration: key differences in the estimate of project"

The Critical Path Method (CPM) is an essential algorithm in project management, used to plan a set of project activities. Its purpose is to highlight the steps involved in the longest path that determines the project end date. CONTENT How to implement the Critical Path Method Critical Path Method: a practical example Critical Path Method: … Continue reading "Critical Path in Project Management – How to"

Expense report management is one of companies’ most sensitive and tricky tasks, especially for large projects. The expense report is a core document that accounts for costs incurred by an employee during a trip or as part of a specific project. Managing it can be challenging due to the variety of expenses involved and the … Continue reading "Expense report: how to manage it in complex projects"

Are you looking for software to help you handle time management in your company? Then you are in the right place. Our time is the most precious resource we have. And so far we can all agree. But we know that it is not easy to learn how to manage time, and this is as … Continue reading "The best time management software of 2023-2024"

The Delivery performance domain pertains to everything the project will deliver. This article will discuss in detail what it is, its elements, and its connection to the other performance domains according to the seventh edition of the PMBOK. CONTENT What is the Delivery Performance Domain? Delivery of value Requirements elicitation Scope definition Quality Suboptimal outcomes … Continue reading "Delivery performance domain: ensuring customer satisfaction"

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 cost center is a valuable tool for simplifying the financial management of projects. Accurate and detailed cost management is critical to ensure sustainability and growth in any company. Elements such as raw material, unit cost, and other economic factors are essential to the success of any business. But how can all these elements be … Continue reading "How to use the cost center to simplify large projects"