Project management

The Gantt chart in Excel can be compared to one created in project management software? You will find out shortly by continuing to read. As you well know, the Gantt chart is a central tool in project management for visualizing the progress of every task. Project managers often rely on Excel to create these charts, … Continue reading "Gantt chart in Excel: what are the limitations?"

With no adequate project management plan, your business will be vulnerable to chaotic management, vague objectives, inadequate resources, and frustrated employees. As a matter of fact, unrealistic planning results in high risks that produce poor quality results from high costs. This is why it is so important to make a comprehensive project management plan before … Continue reading "Project management plan: what it is for and how to make it"

A project SWOT analysis is a strategic planning technique that project managers can use to assess the strengths and weaknesses of their projects. CONTENT What does SWOT mean? What is the purpose of a SWOT analysis? Who should do a SWOT analysis? Advantages of SWOT analysis Examples of SWOT analysis In addition, this analysis will … Continue reading "Swot analysis of a project, how to do it and why"

Milestones or project milestones are management tools used to define a specific point in the project planning. The points define, in fact, the beginning and the end of work and mark the end of an important phase of the work. Milestones in project management can be used to symbolize all started and finished stuff. CONTENT … Continue reading "The project milestones: planning objectives and results"

A master plan is a long-term dynamic planning document that provides a conceptual framework to drive project development and growth. Successful project managers are masters at creating comprehensive project plans that define project scope, cost, planning, activities and resources. A Master Plan reflects a vision set in the early stages of a project and aims … Continue reading "Master plan & master planning"

In project management, a deliverable is a product or service that is provided to the customer. Project deliverables usually have an expiration date and are tangible, measurable and specific. They are given to an external or internal customer and meet a milestone or a deadline that is created and produced in the project plan. There … Continue reading "How to identify the project deliverables"

In the project management domain, the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) has made a name for itself as an essential tool for project managers. This method provides a comprehensive view of business performance by linking strategic goals with operational activities. INDICE Balanced Scorecard origins The four perspectives of the balanced scorecard Successful implementation of the Balanced Scorecard … Continue reading "How to implement the Balanced Scorecard in a business"

A project backlog is the heart of planning and execution in an agile project management framework. It’s more than just a list of tasks – it’s a strategic map that guides the team through project complexities and challenges. This article will explore how to create an effective backlog, a crucial piece of any successful agile … Continue reading "How to create an effective project backlog"

Project monitoring plays a vital role in the decision-making processes of a project manager. However, despite being an often overlooked method, if put into practice, project monitoring can help the project manager and his team to foresee potential risks and obstacles that if not treated could bring the project in the wrong direction. TABLE OF … Continue reading "The project monitoring plan"

International projects have assumed a core role in the logistics domain. These projects, ranging from transporting goods on a global scale to managing complex supply chains, are a notable challenge for project managers. Their successful management is not just a matter of logistics coordination – it is a delicate balance between cultural understanding, technical prowess, … Continue reading "International projects: Logistics management and challenges"

The feasibility study is an essential step before giving the green light to a project that could cost large sums of money. This in-depth analysis is often requested ‘from the top’ of the organisation to ensure the feasibility and sustainability of the project. First of all, the feasibility study determines if the project is likely … Continue reading "Feasibility study of a project"

Knowledge management in project management has become a key mainstay for successful projects. But what is it exactly? It is a systematic process for collecting, organizing, and sharing information and knowledge within an organization. This process helps project managers make informed decisions and improve their teams’ efficiency. INDICE DEI CONTENUTI Benefits of Knowledge Management in … Continue reading "Knowledge Management in Project Management: advanced practices"

The PERT diagram is a project management tool used to plan, organize and coordinate activities within a project. PERT stands for “Program Evaluation Review Technique“, a methodology developed by the Navy in 1957 to manage the Polaris submarine missile program. The PERT method focuses on the important dates and deadlines of a project, known as … Continue reading "The PERT diagram in a project: When do we have to use it"

How can you transform a vision into reality while preventing challenges and problems? By having a sound action plan. CONTENT What is an action plan Why you need an action plan How to develop an action plan How to optimise the use of an action plan Yeah, a sound plan is a nice catch phrase, … Continue reading "Action Plan: what is and when to implement it (in Project Management and beyond)"

Change management is a critical process for any project manager. Even the most thoroughly planned projects are subject to internal or external change. In such cases, managing change effectively is paramount to ensuring project success. A project manager’s understanding and mastery of the art of change management is a highly desirable skill and an absolute … Continue reading "Change Management: how to manage change in a project"