Project management

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"

Will AI know how to recommend how to choose a project management software? We wondered about this and wanted to give it a test! The result caught us by surprise 😉 We’ll let Artificial Intelligence have the floor to tell us how to choose project management software from its perspective. If you are looking for … Continue reading "Project management software? AI recommends"

Project variances are a real nuisance, and successful project managers must manage them as best they can. CONTENT What are design variations? Why is change management important? How to best manage the project variance 1. Initiating a change request 2. Evaluation of the change request 3. Analysis of the change request 4. Implementation of the … Continue reading "Project variance: how best to manage it"

A poor quality project management plan is one of the main reasons for project failure. CONTENT Creating a project management plan in 9 steps Project management plan: Gather requirements from key stakeholders Project management plan: Define your project scope Project management plan: Create a work breakdown structure Project management plan: Project activity sequence Project management … Continue reading "Project management plan: how to make it"

Project management for public works is crucial, especially considering the returns in such a construction project. Preventing costly mistakes becomes the number one priority. From planning and design to resource management, budget allocation, and more, project management for public works aims to keep the entire process efficient and on track. In this article, we will … Continue reading "Project management for public works"

Among the professionals working in the public procurement field, a particular role is covered by project management for the Head Project Manager (RUP – Responsabile Unico del Procedimento, in Italian). But what is it all about? What are the specific tasks of this position? Let’s discuss it in this article. CONTENT Who is the Head … Continue reading "Project management as Head Project Manager"

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"

Measuring project performance is an expectation that any business effort comes with. CONTENT Why is it important to measure project performance? Celebrate successes Find areas where improvement can be made Make organizational decisions Metrics for measuring project performance Cost calculation Meeting deadlines Return on investment Earned Value Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) … Continue reading "How to measure project performance"

In project management, we constantly ask what allows us to create value for stakeholders, which involves considering tangible benefits. CONTENT What are tangible benefits? Tangible benefits management process Tangible benefits definition Benefit organization Tangible benefits implementation and monitoring Benefit evaluation How to evaluate tangible benefits Not all financial benefits are the same, so it is … Continue reading "Tangible benefits: What are they? Do you know them all?"

When we refer to intangible benefits, it does not mean that these are not real. CONTENT What is an intangible benefit? What are the intangible benefits? Why is it important to consider intangible benefits in a project? Never lose sight of the intangible benefits How do intangible benefits are measured? The peculiarity is that, unlike … Continue reading "What are the intangible benefits of a project?"

A quality project management app makes planning, executing, and monitoring project progress a piece of cake. By using the right software, you can create a transparent record so that everyone knows who is doing what and when and at what point in the project you are. Let’s take a look at what a project management … Continue reading "Project management app"

Risk analysis in project management becomes a very important aspect in the success of a project. Projects capitalize on resources and opportunities, and from these stem uncertainty, challenges, and risks; in fact, the thing that a project manager wants to deal with last is risk. Let’s define what risk analysis is in project management, why … Continue reading "Risk analysis in project management"

Which methodology between Waterfall vs. Agile to choose? Every project comes with its own set of unique challenges, and this one, specifically, occurs in every scenario. Now, more than ever, it is crucial to ensure that the development methodologies used by an organization are tailored to the specific circumstances. In fact, each option affects the … Continue reading "Waterfall vs Agile: Which methodology to choose for 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"

The goal of Lean Automation is to satisfy customers at the lowest cost possible. CONTENT What is Lean Automation? Benefits of Lean Automation for companies Lean Automation: Waste elimination Lean Automation: Internet of Things Lean Automation: Cost management Lean Automation: Improved security Lean Automation: Improved accuracy Lean Automation: Front and back office automation Lean Automation: … Continue reading "Lean Automation: What is it and how businesses benefit from it"