Project management

In our hectic routine, we often find ourselves overwhelmed with tasks and deadlines, feeling we lack time for everything. A problem that we often experience is poor prioritization. Having many things to do does not mean being productive. Therefore, knowing how to prioritize effectively and focusing on what is really important and urgent is critical. … Continue reading "How to prioritize with the Eisenhower Matrix"

Why should we talk about an enterprise project management software and not simply about a project management software? It is very simple… they are not the same thing! We will see later the features of an EPM software, but for the moment let’s just say that there are many softwares that allow to follow a … Continue reading "Enterprise and project management software"

If you are looking for the best Gantt chart out there, we strongly suggest you to take a closer look at at this article. CONTENT What is a Gantt chart? What are the advantages of a Gantt chart? 1. Project status overview 2. Team communication improvement 3. See overlapping activities and dependencies 4. Increased remote … Continue reading "The best Gantt chart on the market: Twproject"

Many elements are in place to ensure success in a project, one of which is management control. This aids project monitoring according to the upstream planning and enables the project manager to examine the project’s objectives, tasks, and resources. In this article, we will examine what impeccable management control means and how best to achieve … Continue reading "Master your project with impeccable management control"

Tangible and intangible benefits are crucial to launch any project. Usually, the tangible benefits are mostly considered when evaluating a project, but there can also be several intangible benefits. CONTENT What’s the difference between tangible and intangible benefits? Tangible benefits Revenue increase Resource cost savings Increased productivity Tangible benefits Process improvement Intangible benefits Organizational strategy … Continue reading "Project tangible and intangible benefits"

A project brief is a crucial document to communicate the project’s main objectives so that everyone understands what they are supposed to do. Projects don’t just pop up. There is a lot of work to be done before they are approved, and once they are greenlit, even more planning and detail are required. Therefore, this … Continue reading "How a project brief can save your project"

In project management, evaluating the workload that insists over the resources shoulders plays a fundamental role for the project Happy Ending. In an ideal world where you work with infinite resources, projects are always in-time. CONTENT Duration and effort in workload: which is the difference? Project activities Routine Activities: Do you work eight hours a … Continue reading "Projects and workload: what you need to know"

The project manager in public tenders is central in ensuring that projects are managed with the right tools. In this article, we will examine how project management applies to public tenders and which key tools should be used. CONTENT Project Management in public tenders Project management, thematic groups, and public tenders The R.U.P.’s role in … Continue reading "Project Managers and Public Tenders: key tools"

Supply chain management involves supervising the entire production flow of goods or services, from the raw components to the end product delivery to consumers. It comprises a range of cross-functional tasks connecting goods and services with customers.   CONTENT Steps in planning and managing a supply chain The project supply chain manager’s role Supply chain … Continue reading "Supply chain management with Twproject"

The project management universe is broad, yet project management techniques, planning, and control are the common thread that links this discipline together. These strategies help make work easier and more effective and can be implemented on any project, no matter the field or industry. There are many project management techniques to choose from; so, let’s … Continue reading "Project management techniques, project planning and project controlling"

Businesses put a lot of time, effort, and money into the strategic planning process. Still, many fail. This doesn’t mean, however, that research for a strategic plan should be dropped. After all, this process is vital in helping companies determine how to achieve specific goals. Yet, for strategic planning to work, it must be more … Continue reading "5 tips for effective strategic planning"

Kanban vs. Gantt are two popular tools in project management that can significantly improve efficiency and effectiveness. Both are valuable in different ways and have pros and cons. In this article, we will compare their features and uses. CONTENT What is a Gantt chart? What is a Kanban board? Gantt vs. Kanban: Which one should … Continue reading "Kanban vs Gantt: features and uses compared"

Project monitoring is a critical part of project management because it helps companies monitor progress, evaluate the effectiveness of efforts, and make informed decisions. This article will shed some light on this topic by discussing popular evaluation tools and methods. CONTENT What are project monitoring and evaluation? Project monitoring: how is it performed? Project monitoring: … Continue reading "Project monitoring: evaluation tools and methods"

Work Breakdown Structure vs. Gantt? These are both powerful and critically important tools in the project management world. Although these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they are not synonymous and it is crucial to understand their purposes and area of use. Let’s take a look at what they are and how they are used. CONTENT … Continue reading "Work Breakdown Structure vs. Gantt: a hands-on comparison"

Project benefits are referred to as “the measurable improvement deriving from a result perceived as an advantage by one or more stakeholders, which contributes to the achievement of one or more organizational objectives”. CONTENTS Types of benefits in a project Benefit management process 1. Benefit definition 2. Benefit structuring 3. Implementation and monitoring of benefits … Continue reading "Project benefits: what are they and how to manage them"