Project management

A core element of project management is assessing and measuring a project’s success using the correct productivity indexes. Organizations in all sectors constantly seek to achieve their strategic goals and provide added value to their stakeholders. Yet, determining whether a project has achieved its expected objectives and goals requires a structured approach and robust evaluation … Continue reading "Measuring project efficiency with productivity indexes"

The roadmap of a product is actually more than an unimportant detail to which you do not pay much attention. A few simple reflections are enough to change your mind quickly. INDICE DEI CONTENUTI What is a product roadmap? How to create a product roadmap in 5 steps 1. Define the product strategy 2. Collect … Continue reading "Product roadmap: How to best design it"

Are you a project manager in a consulting company and would like to keep your company’s activities and projects under control with more order and efficiency? Do you perceive the need to unify business processes in order to make work less scattered? In this article we will provide you with some tips for optimising project … Continue reading "Solutions for better project control in consulting companies"

Kanban vs. Scrum are two widely used project management approaches for organizing and managing work. These two methodologies each have their distinct principles and practices and are best suited for different scenarios. In this article, we will examine the key differences between Kanban and Scrum and when to use one or the other method. CONTENT … Continue reading "Kanban vs Scrum: Key differences and when to use them"

What are the main challenges for production companies when managing projects and how can they best be addressed? In this article, we will try to frame and summarise the internal management issues affecting the manufacturing industry sector and see how to face them. CONTENT Foreword: the need for coordinated actions 1. Challenges of production companies: … Continue reading "How to manage complex projects in production companies"

Project management is a complex discipline that involves accurate organization and planning of diverse activities and resources. Taxonomy helps clarify the work by classifying things orderly into groups and subgroups based on their similarities and relationships. Particularly in project management, taxonomy is like a map that guides the project manager through all project phases and … Continue reading "What is project taxonomy, and how can it improve management"

Are there any good strategies for optimising processes and workflows for IT teams? CONTENT Foreword: the most relevant requirements for the IT sector The different instances of workflow management in IT teams 1. Co-existence of projects with different course and type 1.1. Operator load calculation 1.2. Integration with cost management 2. Managing workflows and bottlenecks … Continue reading "Strategies for optimising workflows in IT teams"

The MoSCoW method can be a successful way to get everyone aligned on project priorities. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to prioritize effectively is challenging, yet it is a critical step in product development. In this article, we will explore what the MoSCoW method is and how it helps prioritize activities. CONTENT What … Continue reading "Prioritizing activities with the Moscow method: Some examples"

Managing a project is no easy feat; design phases and methods are required steps regardless of the size and scope of a project. CONTENT The 4 project phases 1) Startup Phase 2) Definition and planning phase 3) Execution phase 4) Evaluation and closure phase Project characteristics A lot can go wrong, from planning minor details … Continue reading "Design project phases and methods"

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"