Project management

Earned Value is a popular method of monitoring a project’s progress with a quantifiable figure. This helps project managers to ensure they meet their project’s budget and finish on time. This article will explore how Earned Value works and how to make the most out of it. CONTENT What is Earned Value (EV) in project … Continue reading "Earned Value: How to evaluate the progress of a project"

The OKR methodology is a framework that has stood the test of time and has proven fit for organizations of all sizes and scopes, including startups. All organizations set goals and engage their workforce based on their objectives. Yet the OKR methodology is beneficial not only for large, digital companies; it can help Startups be … Continue reading "OKR methodology for startups: why it works and how to implement it"

Corporate calendars are convenient tools for keeping track of meetings, deadlines, and milestones. They can help you visualize the schedules of various projects and remind you of important team events, such as colleagues’ leave periods. The problem is that far too often, multiple calendars are managed simultaneously and are not even integrated with each other. … Continue reading "Multiple corporate calendars for flexible workers"

Having Smart goals or, if preferred, a Smart approach to a project, is becoming more and more crucial, in the planning made by the project manager, for the success of the project itself. Let’s try to analyze why. CONTENT INDEX The goals of a project: the premises that lead to SMART The importance of goal … Continue reading "SMART goals to plan a project"

The project risk analysis or risk management,  is the process of risk identification, analysis and response to any risk that occurs during the life cycle of a project. Analyzing the risks that may lie behind the execution of a project, predicting the possible obstacles and having a vision of the solutions in advance is certainly vital for any project. It … Continue reading "Project risk analysis"

How to carry out a project? It can be a tough task to deal with. The quote “If you fail at planning you are planning for failure” when it comes to project management couldn’t be any truer. CONTENT How to carry out a project: 10 tips 1. Define your project scope 2. Define your timeline … Continue reading "How to carry out a project: 10 tips to not go wrong"

How does a project originate? How can you tell what it should achieve? How can you tell what approach is required? How can you tell if it will be successful or not? CONTENT Project Purpose: Why does the project exist? So, how do you define a project’s purpose? Identify project needs Confirm project objectives Project … Continue reading "Definition and description of a project’s purpose"

The Project Life Cycle consists of four main phases in which the Project Manager and his team cooperate to achieve work together to achiev established objectives. The four phases that mark the life of the project are: conception / start, planning, execution / implementation and closure. Each project therefore has a beginning, a central period, a … Continue reading "Project Life Cycle: phases and characteristics"

Would you like to learn more about all the methods and tools that Twproject offers you for effective and profitable portfolio management? Here you will find lots of useful information and also some tips to put into practice. CONTENT Aims and Objectives of Portfolio Management Performing good Portfolio Management with Twproject Overview of any planning … Continue reading "All you need to know about Portfolio Management with Twproject"

Developing a construction work schedule is challenging, and delays are the order of the day in the industry. Construction projects involve many moving parts, teams, equipment, and materials, so the construction schedule should be carefully planned. A construction work schedule is the cornerstone of any successful construction project management. In this article, we will see … Continue reading "Develop an efficient construction work schedule"

Analizing the quality and trying to improve it, is probably the main purpose behind the continuous improvement of 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 … Continue reading "The Deming Cycle (PDCA) and the constant improvement of quality"

To know the progress of the project status at any time is one of the main responsibilities of a project manager. To this end, project status meetings become a fundamental tool throughout the project life cycle. Unfortunately, however, too often, these appointments turn into a waste of time losing sight of the objectives of the … Continue reading "Project status meetings: what to monitor to make them work!"

Managing activities and projects can be very stressful. Project managers are responsible for delivering projects on time, within budget, and on schedule and for managing limited resources. High-stress levels can affect an individual’s cognitive and behavioral performance. This is why stress management for PMs and their teams becomes critical. So, let’s look at the strategies … Continue reading "Managing activities stress-free: strategies for PMs and teams"

The RACI matrix is a very important tool that can help in the implementation and proper functioning of a process. This matrix is mainly used to coordinate human resources within a process. TABLE OF CONTENT What does RACI mean? Rules for using a RACI matrix One responsible person Communication with the people consulted Inform informed … Continue reading "RACI matrix: what needs to be done and by whom"

Developing a project the right way is the key to success. Poor planning is the same as cooking with the wrong recipe. Particularly when you want to achieve something that no one has done before, you must pay full attention to your project development, not just its management. This article will explain exactly how to … Continue reading "Developing a project: are you sure you are doing it the right way?"