Project management

The choice of an iterative project management method is mandatory for keeping pace with the ever-changing market demand. CONTENT What does “iterative method” mean within projects? Iterative method process: how does it work? Iterative model advantages Intrinsic version check Quick trend inversion Great for agile organizations Early risk identification and response Experimentation Iterative Model Drawbacks … Continue reading "The iterative method within projects: an opportunity to seize"

Time management is one of the most important aspects in managing a project. In order to estimate the time accurately, it is necessary to have a correct understanding of the two concepts of effort and duration. CONTENT INDEX What is effort The concept of Schedule Padding Techniques to avoid Schedule Padding Advice for a correct … Continue reading "Effort and duration: key differences in the estimate of project"

Flowchart is very important in project management – perhaps fundamental – because it improves work flow efficiency and makes the project transparent. CONTENT What is a flowchart? Why use a project management process flowchart? How to draw a flowchart How to benefit by using software Lack of transparency is one of the main causes of … Continue reading "Flowchart: what is it and why it is important in a project"

The Critical Path Method (CPM) is an essential algorithm in project management, used to plan a set of project activities. Its purpose is to highlight the steps involved in the longest path that determines the project end date. CONTENT How to implement the Critical Path Method Critical Path Method: a practical example Critical Path Method: … Continue reading "Critical Path in Project Management – How to"

Expense report management is one of companies’ most sensitive and tricky tasks, especially for large projects. The expense report is a core document that accounts for costs incurred by an employee during a trip or as part of a specific project. Managing it can be challenging due to the variety of expenses involved and the … Continue reading "Expense report: how to manage it in complex projects"

Are you looking for software to help you handle time management in your company? Then you are in the right place. Our time is the most precious resource we have. And so far we can all agree. But we know that it is not easy to learn how to manage time, and this is as … Continue reading "The best time management software of 2023-2024"

The Delivery performance domain pertains to everything the project will deliver. This article will discuss in detail what it is, its elements, and its connection to the other performance domains according to the seventh edition of the PMBOK. CONTENT What is the Delivery Performance Domain? Delivery of value Requirements elicitation Scope definition Quality Suboptimal outcomes … Continue reading "Delivery performance domain: ensuring customer satisfaction"

The SIPOC diagram is one of the most widely used tools when working in the area of process improvement. This diagram is, in fact, a simple tool that provides a top-level overview of a process or product using a visual form that can help the team in several ways. CONTENT INDEX The key elements of … Continue reading "SIPOC diagram: what is it and how to use it to define the purpose of a project"

The cost center is a valuable tool for simplifying the financial management of projects. Accurate and detailed cost management is critical to ensure sustainability and growth in any company. Elements such as raw material, unit cost, and other economic factors are essential to the success of any business. But how can all these elements be … Continue reading "How to use the cost center to simplify large projects"

In the vast landscape of corporate projects, one of the most pressing challenges for project managers is maintaining constant and rigorous control over every phase and aspect of their project. Keeping corporate projects under control is a key activity to ensure success. This allows you to keep track of project progress, spot any deviations from … Continue reading "Corporate projects: how to keep them under control"

Issues in the production process in the modern industrial world are common and can harm a company’s efficiency and profitability. These problems range from minor hiccups to severe failures that can undermine the entire production line. Reviewing these problems is not only a core part of project managers working in industrial manufacturing but can be … Continue reading "Reviewing an issue in the production process"

Let’s see what a project roadmap is before going into the detailed explanation. A roadmap, also called a project roadmap, is a strategic business planning tool mostly used to outline the future vision of a system, service, or product. CONTENT INDEX Why is a roadmap important? How do you create a project roadmap? Identify interested … Continue reading "Project roadmap: What it is and why it is important"

A product launch activity is a complex undertaking that requires careful planning. The success of a product depends not only on its quality but also on the company’s ability to present it to the market in the right way, at the right time. CONTENT What to know before planning a new product launch activity Market … Continue reading "Planning a product launch activity with the Gantt"

The project work performance domain is one of the eight performance domains introduced in  PMBOK’s seventh edition, constituting an integrated system to ensure the successful delivery of a project. Let’s see what it is all about in this article. CONTENT What is the project work performance domain? Managing existing workflow Keeping project team motivation and … Continue reading "Project work performance domain for efficient processes"

A business case is essential whenever a new product needs to be launched or a new service must be created. TABLE OF CONTENT What is a business case? Why create a business case? How to write, build and use a business case Step 1: identify the business problem Step 2: Identify alternative solutions Step 3: … Continue reading "Business case: 7 key steps to build it and use it"