Project management

Gantt vs. Pert are two of many different project management planning tools available. They aim to help project managers accomplish their work better by facilitating activity coordination and stakeholder communication. These diagrams help manage the challenging constraints of time, cost, and scope, which are the predominant forces in any project. Let’s look at the comparison … Continue reading "Gantt vs. Pert: two tools in comparison"

Schedule management or project scheduling is the process of project time management through milestones, activities and final results, usually indicating the expected start and end dates. A schedule or scheduling is the project or program calendar. This shows how the work will progress over a period of time and takes into account factors such as … Continue reading "From time management to schedule management in projects"

The Work Breakdown Structure and the Product Breakdown Structure are often confused because they are very similar yet quite different. These two breakdown structures play a critical role in the project planning process and how successful – or not – the outcome will be. In this article, we will try to clarify the difference between … Continue reading "Work breakdown structure vs Product breakdown structure"

In today’s dynamic commercial enterprise surroundings, powerful asset control and maintaining is critical to achieve certain operational performance and maximize the life of crucial property. Project control is key in formulating successful asset renovation strategies, ensuring green use of sources, and efficient protection activities. This article examines first-rate practices in project control specially designed for … Continue reading "The best Project Management techniques for maintaining assets"

Whoever has the arduous task of introducing a new project management tool in a company must always come up against some resistance and try to overcome major obstacles. In fact, it is commonly known that any procedure changes in the workplace can throw even the most open-minded individuals into turmoil. But there are some tricks … Continue reading "Adopting a new project management tool – Stories of failure and success"

“How to make a Gantt chart” is the starting point for all those who want to organize their workflow effectively. A Gantt chart is a key tool for project planning and tracking. But how can you make an effective Gantt? This article will explore the basic steps to create a simple and effective Gantt chart. … Continue reading "How to make a Gantt chart"

The time schedule generally refers to the skills, tools, and techniques used by the Project Manager to manage time when executing projects to achieve specific goals. TABLE OF CONTENT Why you need to plan the time for a project The time schedule: how to structure the project planning routine 1. Planning of the weekly project … Continue reading "The schedule and its importance for the Project Manager"

Managers must recognize and respond to all the corporate environmental factors that can influence their organizations, taking into consideration the risks and opportunities that arise. Navigating through the modern chaotic work environments is like trying to drive a small boat to shore during a hurricane. CONTENT INDEX Corporate environmental factors: the internal environment Corporate internal … Continue reading "The internal and external corporate environmental factors"

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 place sustainability at the very core of every project? … Continue reading "Project Sustainability Management: when project management meets sustainability"

Why create a Gantt Chart? What is it and why is it important in projects? If you are starting to immerse yourself in the world of project management, then you should familiarize yourself with this essential tool in this industry. Its importance in the context of project management lies in its capability to help you … Continue reading "Gantt: what it is and why it is key for projects"

Managing a project effectively is a complex task. It requires a lot of time and high capacity. This is why the implementation of a project management software possibly in the mother tongue simplifies the process. This implementation becomes more and more essential, if we consider that companies have goals to achieve that can also be … Continue reading "Why choose a project management software in your language"

Gantt vs Agile? Choosing between tools and methodologies in project management can significantly impact your project’s outcome. Understanding the peculiarities of a planning tool such as Gantt and a dynamic methodology such as Agile is critical for project managers who strive to optimize processes and lead their work teams to success. We will examine their … Continue reading "Gantt vs Agile: differences and combinations"

Gantt charts for projects are the essential weapon of the Project Manager, but they can be extremely useful and effective even for anyone who wants to organize their activities in a structured way. This planning tool appeared in the early twentieth century and has since been widely used for project planning. The main reason for … Continue reading "Gantt charts for a project: productive advantage or disadvantage?"

Knowing how to deliver a project in the right way is key to the project manager’s success and ensures that they are credited for their professionalism. Furthermore, it is obvious that a good presentation significantly increases the chances of approval. CONTENT How to successfully present a project: 1. Establish your credibility How to successfully present … Continue reading "How to successfully showcase a project: 6 key tips"

The project baseline is an “instant photo” of the project taken at its initial moment. The goal of the project baseline is to see how far actual results have deviated from the initial reference plan. TABLE OF CONTENT Project Manager and project baseline Why is the project baseline important? How to check the status of … Continue reading "The project baseline and the measurement of the variables"