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Gantt vs Roadmap: differences, advantages, and use cases
Gantt vs Roadmap? This comparison is particularly relevant in multi-project settings, where the same resources are involved in multiple efforts and workload management is a critical factor. What are the actual differences? When is it better to use a Gantt chart, and when is it better to use a roadmap? And, most importantly, how can…
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Decision making and its impact on problem solving
Decision making and its impact in problem solving is simply undeniable and is an intrinsic part of effective project management. CONTENT The importance of decision making in problem solving The 6 stages of the decision-making process The Decision Making Process: Defining and Identifying the Problem Clearly The Decision Making Process: Collecting Information The Decision Making…
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Top-down and bottom-up – Different approaches for different problems in project management
Top-down and bottom-up stand for different approaches to different problems in project management. CONTENT Top-down project management Pros and cons of the top-down approach Bottom-up project management Pros and cons of the bottom-up approach Il New York Times: an actual example Deciding between top-down and bottom-up approaches: the hybrid method Using technology as a tool…
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Theory of Constraints in Project Management
Theory of Constraints in Project Management is an approach that helps you to pinpoint the crucial limiting factor, usually referred to as a constraint or bottleneck, that gets in the way of achieving a goal. CONTENT Theory of Constraints Goal The five implementation steps Theory of Constraints in Project Management – Critical Chain Project Management…
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Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide)
Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK ® Guide) is the ultimate guide to the business analysis art. Few analysts can really work without relying on it. The guide is described as “a globally recognized standard for the practice of business analysis,” written with the aim of defining the skills and knowledge that a seasoned professional…
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Bottlenecks and project delays
A bottleneck is basically a situation where work is delayed. It can be a one-off event due to unforeseen circumstances, such as a team member who gets sick, or it can be events that happen on a regular basis due to poor planning or a lack of resources. CONTENT What is a bottleneck and what…
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Strategic thinking and its relevance for a successful project manager
Strategic thinking and its importance is what elevates a project manager to the next level. Project managers are definitely accountable for a project’s timely delivery, but it’s their skill in crafting a strategy that makes the difference. CONTENT Strategic thinking and how to strengthen it in the business scenario Shifting from tactical to strategic project…
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Company organizational change: change management process and project manager’s role
Organizational transformation within a company is typically undertaken because it is believed that the transition will enable a firm to work at a higher level. The aim is to become more efficient, productive, in short, to transform the company into innovative and more profitable. CONTENT What is organizational change? Why does a company change? Tips…
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Direct and indirect costs impact in projects
How do direct and indirect costs impact projects? This is the good question a fellow reader asked us and we would like to answer it in this article. Cost classification is an important concept in budgeting, accounting and project management (you may find this article about project management tools). CONTENT What are direct costs? Definition…
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Cycle Time to Lead Time Ratio
Lead time and cycle time are widely used terms in the Kanban world. CONTENT What is Cycle Time? What is Lead Time? Lead Time and Cycle Time Example How can you reduce the gap between lead time and cycle time? However, quite often, people get confused when trying to understand the difference between them and…
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Configuration Management
Configuration Management is a technical management discipline that is used to track changes in complex systems development, and was originally introduced during the 1950s by the U.S. Department of Defense. CONTENT What is the goal of project configuration management? How to run project configuration management How to run configuration management: Be ready from the get-go…
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Gap Analysis: what it is and how to perform it correctly
Gap Analysis is one of the most powerful tools available to Project Managers and more. If used correctly, in fact, it can really help a company correct its course and avoid catastrophic mistakes. CONTENT What is a gap analysis? Benefits of performing a gap analysis Benefits of Gap Analysis: Product Portfolio Opportunities Benefits of Gap…
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Project activities: role and characteristics
In this article we will examine the project activities, their role and characteristics. CONTENT What defines a project? 1. Clarify project goals and scope 2. Develop a work breakdown structure 3. Deliver a realistic schedule 4. Create a project risk plan 5. Manage change requests Project activities: planning and development 1. Setting up project activities…