Project management

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"

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"

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"

Implementing lean processes in projects is becoming progressively more popular in multiple industries. The goal of such implementation is to fix issues and lessen inefficiencies. CONTENT What is lean project management? Lean project management principles. The Lean Method Lean Project Management Lean project management implementation 1. Creating a corporate culture 2. Having a well-trained team … Continue reading "Implementing lean processes in projects: The lean methodology"

Procrastinating issues in projects is by far the deadliest of sins a project manager can commit. CONTENT What does procrastinate mean? Impact of procrastination on issues in projects Low morale Stress Increased procrastination Solving procrastination issues in projects Determine why you procrastinate Devise a plan Set up a reward system Peer pressure Keep distractions to … Continue reading "Procrastinating issues in projects"

Evaluating projects to prevent disasters is extremely important. That’s why Project Manager is critical, and we often find serious challenges that if addressed poorly can derail programs. CONTENT Evaluating a project: Knowing the project inside out Evaluating a project: Determine the right project team Evaluating a project: Finding a skilled project manager Evaluating a project: … Continue reading "Evaluating projects to prevent disaster. 7 key tips"

The Precedence diagram, especially when created through a project management software, can be the greatest asset for a Project Manager. CONTENT What is the precedence diagram method? How to create the precedence diagram What are the four dependencies in precedence diagrams? Pros and cons of the precedence diagram method Having many challenging responsibilities involved in … Continue reading "Precedence diagram method for establishing dependency relationships between activities"

Meeting project deadlines can be a source of heavy pressure and concern for many people. CONTENT Why is meeting project deadlines so difficult? Why are deadlines in projects important? Managing a deadline 1. Meeting project deadlines: Assessing what is needed 2. Meeting project deadlines: Getting the right resources 3. Meeting project deadlines: Considering possible problems … Continue reading "Meeting project deadlines: 5 life-saving tips"

Problem solving is a project manager skill that facilitates effective problem solving by combining creative thinking and strong analytical skills. CONTENT Problem-solving techniques: a 5-step approach Problem solving step 1: Problem definition Problem solving step 2: Cause determination Problem solving step 3: Ideas generation Problem solving step 4: Best solution selection Problem solving step 5: … Continue reading "Problem solving: a Project Manager skill"