Project management

The rolling wave technique is a method that allows the project manager to plan a project while it is taking place. In short, this technique requires iterative planning. TABLE OF CONTENTS An example of rolling wave When to apply the rolling wave method The advantages of the rolling wave method The steps of the rolling … Continue reading "The rolling wave in project management"

Complex projects represent a great undertaking for a Project Manager. TABLE OF CONTETNS What makes a project complex? The essential skills needed to manage complex projects Competence and Leadership to manage complex projects Manage complex projects: Document regularly Managing complex projects: Continuously clarify goals Managing complex projects: Make everything more visible Managing complex projects: Be … Continue reading "The management of complex projects"

The RAM matrix is used by project managers to assign responsibilities or to identify the role of the various members of a project team. TABLE OF CONTENTS The RAM matrix 7 steps to complete the RAM matrix Responsibility assignment matrix and complex projects RAM Matrix: Graph Hierarchy RAM Matrix: Involvement and feedback RAM Matrix: Written … Continue reading "Assign responsibilities. The RAM matrix"

The Scope Statement is a document that is extremely important for the success of a project. The project manager will develop the scope statement by processing the project start-up document (or project charter) produced by the project sponsor. TABLE OF CONTENTS Saving a project with the scope statement What is it and why the scope statement … Continue reading "The Scope Statement and its importance for the Project Manager"

What is a project management plan? You probably already know it, but if this is not the case, or if you still have doubts, read this article and we will try to explain it. Contracts have been signed, handshakes have taken place and a new project is officially on its way. TABLE OF CONTENTS What … Continue reading "The Project Management Plan as a project compass"

Creating a complete schedule is one of the most difficult tasks that a project manager has to face. CONTENT INDEX 5 basic steps for preparing a time schedule The details of a time schedule Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Important notes on the level of detail in a time schedule … Continue reading "The level of detail of a time schedule"

Probably, you have already heard about residual and secondary risks in a project without having a clear idea of what it is. In this article, we will try to explain the differences between. CONTENT INDEX Definition of risk Which types of risks exist Secondary risks Residual risks What is the difference between Example of a … Continue reading "Residual and secondary risks: What they are and how to deal with them"

The management of change requests refers to the tools and processes used to manage changes within a project and its team. In the context of project management, the change is all that transforms or influences projects, activities, processes, structures or even work functions. INDICE DEI CONTENUTI The triple constraint in the management of project change … Continue reading "Management of change requests"

Analizing the quality and trying to improve it, is probably the main purpose behind improving business processes. This philosophy of process improvement comes from a very important person, William Edwards Deming, a statistician, often defined as a philosopher of science. TABLE OF CONTENT What is the Deming Cycle The phases of the Deming Cycle: Planning … Continue reading "The Deming Cycle (PDCA) and the constant improvement of quality"

Project Portfolio Management is the continuous process of selection and management of project-oriented initiatives that offer the best in terms of business value or return on investment. TABLE OF CONTENTS The gathering of essential information for the portfolio management process The Portfolio Management process Portfolio Management: The inventory phase Portfolio Management: The evaluation phase Portfolio … Continue reading "Portfolio management: some suggestions for managing the project portfolio"

One of the critical success factors for any project is the presence and participation of an effective project sponsor. TABLE OF CONTENT The key attributes of a project sponsor Roles and responsibilities of project sponsors Challenges in working with a project sponsor Four key steps to work with the project sponsor 1. Set expectations 2. … Continue reading "Managing a project sponsor"

The approval by the client describes the acceptance by the client or the contractor of the result obtained at the end of a project. It denotes the successful delivery of the product – goods or services – which meets the requirements established at the beginning of the project. TABLE OF CONTENT Verification and approval as … Continue reading "Verifications with the client and project approval documents"

The delivery plan of project deliverables is a strategic element for every Project Manager. The goal of every project is, in fact, to produce a result that serves a specific purpose. With the word „purpose“, we can mean the most disparate goals: a software program, a chair, a building, a translation, etc. TABLE OF CONTENT … Continue reading "The delivery plan of project deliverables"

When dealing with a project, risks are always on the agenda. Even the most carefully planned project can encounter problems and unexpected events. Team members may fall ill or resign, other resources may be unavailable or insufficient, the budget may fail to cover an expense, etc. Does this mean that we must give up when … Continue reading "Risk response strategies: mitigation, transfer, avoidance, acceptance"

A project manager assistant is generally someone who, as the title says, assists the project manager. This person generally has some education or experience in project management and is probably aiming for a career as a project manager. TABLE OF CONTENT What are the tasks of a project manager assistant? The qualities of a project … Continue reading "What is a Project Manager Assistant"