Resource management

CONTENT Time Tracking: 5 reasons why it is crucial in project management 1. Track and estimate work time 2. Helps bill suppliers correctly 3. Helps better manage project teams 4. Helps create a work record How to track hours worked Pen and paper Digital clock Time tracking software Calculate hours worked on a project: choose … Continue reading "How to calculate work hours in a project"

CONTENT Netiquette: 5 golden rules every leader needs to know to manage remote teams 1.Schedule daily meetings 2.Schedule one-on-one meetings with team members 3.Implement participative leadership 4.Hire responsibly 5.Invest in the right tools Netiquette is different when it comes to smart working compared to that traditionally followed in the office. Remote working began to gain … Continue reading "Netiquette in remote team management"

Collaboration in the team is a key part of success in project management. CONTENT What is collaboration in the team? 8 tips for achieving team collaboration 1. Establish common goals 2. Establish clear expectations 3. Assess individual strengths 4. Foster new ideas 5. Delegate 6. Positive feedback 7. Team building 8. Using the proper collaboration … Continue reading "Collaboration in the team: a goal to be achieved"

Resource management is the process of determining what resources are needed, in what quantities, and when to use them to complete a project. CONTENT What is a resource management plan? Why is the creation of a resource plan important? 1. It helps achieve efficient planning of project resources 2. Minimizes project resource costs 3. Helps … Continue reading "Resource Management Plan: 5 key tips for creating a perfect one"

Resource allocation is a crucial step in project management. This is so important because, as is easy to realize, resources are limited by nature. CONTENT What is resource allocation in project management? The 7 steps for successful resource allocation in project management Resource allocation: Creating a Project Plan Resource allocation: Understanding resource requirements for activities … Continue reading "Resource allocation"

Knowing how to get the most out of your team is quickly becoming a major component. Companies are, in fact, increasingly dependent on good teamwork to achieve key goals and be successful. CONTENT 7 tips for getting the most out of your team 1. Set the standard and lead by example 2. Keep things managed … Continue reading "How to get the most out of your team"

Managing the project workload means assigning the right amount of tasks to each team member. On the surface, this would seem like an easy task, but it is one of the most critical tasks a project manager faces. Countless pitfalls hide behind the project workload, dangers that must be avoided at all costs if the … Continue reading "Project Workload"

Effective project manager communication is an essential part of project management. CONTENT Why project manager communication is important Establish a communication structure Practicing active listening Using the right tools For non-urgent communication For project updates For official and important communications Their job is to align everyone on one goal and ensure that all the correct … Continue reading "Project manager communication"

Organizing and supporting the project team’s work goes beyond the sole purpose of completing a project while meeting the established project plan, budget, and timeline. CONTENT How to Organize and Support Team Work How to Organize and Support Team Work: Bringing the Team Together Communicate and share information regularly Planning activities Regularly review resource availability … Continue reading "Organize and support the work of the project team"

Managing and boosting team productivity isn’t an easy task. On one side, you want to maintain healthy motivational levels within the team, but on the other side, you still need to work hard towards organizational goals. CONTENT Boosting team productivity: Be realistic about your timeline Boosting team productivity: Evaluate processes Boosting team productivity: Refrain from … Continue reading "Boosting team productivity: 7 tips to consider"

The experience of a project team working at high performance is very hard to forget. If you’ve ever been part of such a team, you’re sure to have fond memories of the experience. CONTENT But how to create an effective team? The perfect team member What makes the team successful? In this type of team, … Continue reading "The experience of the project team"

Meeting project deadlines can be a source of heavy pressure and concern for many people. CONTENT Why is meeting project deadlines so difficult? Why are deadlines in projects important? Managing a deadline 1. Meeting project deadlines: Assessing what is needed 2. Meeting project deadlines: Getting the right resources 3. Meeting project deadlines: Considering possible problems … Continue reading "Meeting project deadlines: 5 life-saving tips"

The development team in projects plays a major role in driving success. As you can guess, it is a key element in project management. CONTENT However, what is the development team in projects? Development team roles Project development team members Project sponsor The 5 stages of the Tuckman model for transforming the project team 1. … Continue reading "Development team in projects"

Resource planning is key for project management success. In other words: managing projects means managing resources. CONTENT What is a resource plan? What are the elements of a resource plan? Resource planning steps 1. Resource planning prerequisites 2. Resource procurement 3. Resource management 4. Resource tracking Resource planning tools and techniques No matter what type … Continue reading "Resource planning in projects"

Managing project resources effectively is one of the key aspects of work towards achieving your goals. In fact, if resources are not adequate, you will never be able to complete your project. CONTENT Managing project resources: Centralize resources in a single pool Managing project resources: Determine required resource skills Managing project resources: increase collaboration to … Continue reading "Managing project resources: how to do it effectively"