Project management

Successful projects are based on effective communication. This is why a communication plan is so important: it represents the basis of a structured communication strategy, capable of conveying the right message to the right people, in the right format at the right time. The level of quality with which one communicates during the life cycle … Continue reading "The communication plan for project management"

As a project manager, possessing analytical skills for successful projects is the absolute core of required skills. Analytical thinking can help you explore complex problems, make decisions and find solutions effectively. CONTENT What are analytical skills? The analytical thought process Why are analytical skills important? Analytical skills examples How to improve analytical skills How a … Continue reading "Analytical skills for successful projects"

When things get tough, abandoning a project can become a quick solution. Still, a project does not deteriorate overnight; it goes through a transition period, a transitional phase that should be used to regain control. This is an extremely challenging task that requires specific care, management, leadership, and, most importantly, good project management software to … Continue reading "Abandoning a project? Twproject helps you get clarity"

Projects require many different activities, therefore the organizational structure should not be rigid, but efficient, flexible and possibly innovative. Every organization is structured in some way and this structure is determined by the goals of the organization. The way an organization is structured provides a standard for operating processes and routines. Furthermore, it determines who … Continue reading "Matrix organization and PM"

Project cost management is an evergreen feature in all projects: big or small, from IT to construction. In fact, all projects require the purchase of any type of material or service. Regardless of the scope or the program, projects need funds to complete the work. Technically, even projects that use only manpower needfunds. Someone in … Continue reading "Project cost management: what is it and how to implement it"

Organizing and planning project management tasks are critical, and if not executed properly, they can lead to project failure. Being flexible and open to change will help keep the project on track and overcome obstacles. In this article, let’s see how to assign project management activities properly to ensure efficient project planning. CONTENT The importance … Continue reading "How to assign project management tasks"

Are you looking for software to help you managing and tracking your team’s working time? Here is a list for you. Time tracking is the main strategic resource in any project management. However, time management is never an easy challenge, neither in everyday life nor in the business environment. For project managers and team leaders, … Continue reading "The best time tracking software of 2025"

Corrective and preventive actions are processes used to identify, record, and address defects, deficiencies, and nonconformities. CONTENT What is the CAPA? Why is it essential to the quality of the project? What does corrective action mean? Corrective Process Steps What is preventive action? Popular – yet wrong – ideas about CAPA These are also called … Continue reading "Preventive and corrective actions in project quality"

The Tuckman model and the group development stages are a well-tested system for understanding how teams progress and develop. This model is used in large companies such as Google and Facebook. In this article, we’ll take a look at the group development stages defined by the Tuckman model. CONTENT What is the Tuckman model? Tuckman … Continue reading "The Tuckman model and the group development stages"

What do you do when you have an important decision to make? Draw up a list of pros and cons? Flip a coin? Do you postpone hoping someone else will end up making the decision for you? CONTENT When should you use a decision matrix (and when not to)? What exactly is a decision matrix? … Continue reading "Decision matrix: how to make important decisions in a project"

Critical Chain vs Critical Path are two distinct project management methods.. Critical Chain is a new approach that is gaining popularity and challenging the traditional method, which relies on the Critical Path. In this article, we’ll explore how they work, their differences, and which approach is best. CONTENT What is the Critical Chain Method (CCM)? … Continue reading "Critical Chain vs Critical Path: Methods Analysis"

In today’s day and age, it’s tough to spend a day without hearing or seeing some messages about sustainability, and in this regard, Project Sustainability Management is picking up steam. CONTENT What is Project Sustainability Management? The four aspects of Project Sustainability Management How do we integrate sustainability at the very core of every project? … Continue reading "Project Sustainability Management: when project management meets sustainability"

In the business and project management environment, organizations generally can be categorized into project-driven and project-dependent. Understanding this distinction is crucial for project managers who need to customize their strategies and approaches to the organizational context. So, in this article, we will take a look at the key differences between these two models. CONTENT Project-driven … Continue reading "Project-Driven & Project-dependent: key differences"

Project scheduling is one of the main activities of project planning and represents a structured planning process to ensure the success of the project. It is summarized in a document that describes all the work necessary to deliver the project on time and with success. A project, in fact, is composed by many activities and … Continue reading "Project scheduling: management and process"

Efficient teamwork organization is a key process for achieving project success. An effective team stimulates unique strengths and allows individuals to reach their full potential. In this article, we will cover how to optimize work organization in teams and what tools to choose to maximize work performance. CONTENT Why is work organization in teams important? … Continue reading "How to optimize work organization in teams"