In the Scrum world, it is rare that complete and detailed descriptions of how each individual activity should be carried out in a project are provided. Much of this is left in the hands of the project team. This is because the team will know better how to solve the problems that arise, since it … Continue reading “Scrum: A method to make the team work in unison”

What are the most important skills and abilities for a project manager to be successful? Being good at telling others what to do is not enough and not exactly right for a successful project manager. Instead, lead and inspire the team, this is another story. TABLE OF CONTENTS Inspire a shared vision Good communication Integrity … Continue reading “Abilities and skills of a successful project manager”

Collaboration during a project is a method by which teams and project managers plan, coordinate, and monitor the project on which they are working. In practice, the entire success of managing a project is based on group collaboration. INDICE DEI CONTENUTI The importance of collaboration Collaboration and Project Management What are the advantages of collaboration … Continue reading “Collaboration with the team: The advantages for the PM”

The rolling wave technique is a method that allows the project manager to plan a project while it is taking place. In short, this technique requires iterative planning. TABLE OF CONTENTS An example of rolling wave When to apply the rolling wave method The advantages of the rolling wave method The steps of the rolling … Continue reading “The rolling wave in project management”

Complex projects represent a great undertaking for a Project Manager. TABLE OF CONTETNS What makes a project complex? The essential skills needed to manage complex projects Competence and Leadership to manage complex projects Manage complex projects: Document regularly Managing complex projects: Continuously clarify goals Managing complex projects: Make everything more visible Managing complex projects: Be … Continue reading “The management of complex projects”

The RAM matrix is used by project managers to assign responsibilities or to identify the role of the various members of a project team. TABLE OF CONTENTS The RAM matrix 7 steps to complete the RAM matrix Responsibility assignment matrix and complex projects RAM Matrix: Graph Hierarchy RAM Matrix: Involvement and feedback RAM Matrix: Written … Continue reading “Assign responsibilities. The RAM matrix”

Getting feedback from the project team is one of the things that seem most obvious for a project manager, but that can be very difficult. It is a task of the project manager to support and challenge the team, so that together they can achieve the expected results. TABLE OF CONTENTS Exit interviews and feedback … Continue reading “How and why to get feedback from the project team”

The Scope Statement is a document that is extremely important for the success of a project. The project manager will develop the scope statement by processing the project start-up document (or project charter) produced by the project sponsor. TABLE OF CONTENTS Saving a project with the scope statement What is it and why the scope statement … Continue reading “The Scope Statement and its importance for the Project Manager”

What is a project management plan? You probably already know it, but if this is not the case, or if you still have doubts, read this article and we will try to explain it. Contracts have been signed, handshakes have taken place and a new project is officially on its way. TABLE OF CONTENTS What … Continue reading “The Project Management Plan as a project compass”

A good communication with team is the main method for excellent project management. In fact, effective communication allows a project to have a successful conclusion, but on the other hand, bad communication could be fatal. The project teams are in a constant state of communication: e-mails, videoconferences, phone calls, messages, face-to-face discussions, and non-verbal interactions. CONTENT … Continue reading “Communicate with the project team: the best techniques to use”

Creating a complete schedule is one of the most difficult tasks that a project manager has to face. CONTENT INDEX 5 basic steps for preparing a time schedule The details of a time schedule Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Important notes on the level of detail in a time schedule … Continue reading “The level of detail of a time schedule”

Probably, you have already heard about residual and secondary risks in a project without having a clear idea of what it is. In this article, we will try to explain the differences between. CONTENT INDEX Definition of risk Which types of risks exist Secondary risks Residual risks What is the difference between Example of a … Continue reading “Residual and secondary risks: What they are and how to deal with them”