Resource management

People often confuse projects with processes. Some might argue that this is only a question of semantics and that saying “project” rather than “process” does not change much. CONTENT INDEX Project vs. process: the definition Project vs. process: the common points Project vs. process: the differences Further differences between process and project Projects, projects and … Continue reading "Process or project? What differences? What goals?"

The Earned Schedule (ES) is a rather recent methodology. It was first introduced in 2003 and it is a method of analysis that extends and completes the benefits of the Earned Value Management. Currently, the Earned Schedule method is used globally in projects of any type and size. This method is taught in academics, is … Continue reading "Earned Schedule"

Delegating project activities is a delicate task, but most often necessary in the management of complex projects. By working alone you can only do a limited amount of work. Indeed, the hours in a day are limited. Often, however, especially in the case of the project manager, it will be required to do much more. … Continue reading "Delegating project activities effectively: (7) key suggestions"

We all know that managing a team is not easy. When then, in the group there are also top performers, the situation becomes even more complicated. Yet a highly productive team is a great advantage for everyone as long as one can manage it. Let’s see then how to manage the top performers for the … Continue reading "How to manage a highly productive team: top performers and key aspects"

Being able to organize the work time of your team is essential for the success of each project. This is also because a project manager does not always have all the necessary resources to complete the project. And even in the case when the resources are sufficient, during the execution of the project there are … Continue reading "Organize team work time: leveling or smoothing resources?"

The idea of  how to manage remote working team until just 20 years ago was pure madness. Internet has changed the history, and companies are adapting to it. In the ever-changing and rapidly developing modern world, it is almost impossible to imagine something stable and stationary. CONTENT INDEX Choose the right members for the team Communication … Continue reading "How to manage remote working teams"

Project handover can be very simple or extremely complicated. It all depends on the organization of the Project Manager. Projects can be short and can last up a few days or can be complex projects with a lifecycle that can even reach several years. It is precisely for the duration of some projects that some … Continue reading "Project handover: how to manage it"

A project lifecycle often involves many meetings with different purposes. One of these meetings is the so-called kick off meeting or preliminary project meeting. This meeting is an important communication tool between project manager, team and stakeholders. If organized and properly executed, a preliminary meeting can help the project manager in order to handle the … Continue reading "The kick off meeting: how to set up a project start meeting and get the best results"

A project manager has to deal with customer expectations, project deadlines and evolving priorities, all of this while trying to coordinate and manage the team and respond to stakeholder demands. Let’s face it, it is a demanding job that takes time and effort to manage all the parts and sometimes hours are never enough! Project … Continue reading "Project workload: how to plan it to the best"

Managing the workload of a project, is getting the right balance of tasks for each team member, is one of the most critical tasks that a project manager has to face. In fact, the equitable distribution of the workload in a team is definitely a challenging task, and the temptation to entrust more projects to … Continue reading "How to manage the workload of a project: 6 key suggestions"

Who are the stakeholders? When we read the title, this is the first question that comes to mind. If we take the definition of the PMBok, a stakeholder is an individual, a group or an organization that can influence or can be influenced (or perceive itself being influenced) by a decision, activity or result of … Continue reading "Project Stakeholders"

The success of any project depends on the ability of a project manager to have a specific methodical approach to each project. The approach must be in line with the needs of the client and with the strengths of his team. In order to manage a winning project, it is essential to create an effective … Continue reading "7 tips on how to manage winning projects"

There are no two identical projects, at the same time all projects seem to suffer of similar problems. Even the best project manager can, in case of important tasks, particularly long-lasting or if subjected to continuous requests for updates, fall into common errors that could lead a task to fail. These frequent mistakes in managing … Continue reading "5 Most Common Mistakes in Managing Projects"

We know that, you are a project manager and you really need to close your tasks on time and on budget. Recently, increasing company’s culture has become important as well so now, to those two goals you have to add a third one: work with an happy and productive team. Work in a relaxed environment … Continue reading "How to Improve Resource Management and Get The Best From Your Team"

Have you ever had the feeling that everything in your to-do list has maximum priority? If yes, which method do you use to identify what can be postponed? Being a project manager, you know that managing project timelines is crucial; with a correct and realistic plan you will be able to work better, and all … Continue reading "3 Useful Tips to Improve Work Time Management"