Work management software: Cepi Silos’ experience

Work management software for project optimization: this is the key to effective work management in an era when digitization is changing how companies operate. Efficient project management has become a key element in the success of any business. CONTENT How important it is to have work management software Cepi Silos’ experience in project management Twproject: … Continue reading “Work management software: Cepi Silos’ experience”

How to break down a project. Examples of WBS

To ensure the success of a project, it is necessary that the project Manager knows how to break down the project and, consequently, structure a WBS: let’s see some examples. WBS is the abbreviation of Work Breakdown Structure, which, in other words, means a division of the labor required to complete a project. TABLE OF … Continue reading “How to break down a project. Examples of WBS”

Project Life Cycle: phases and characteristics

The Project Life Cycle consists of four main phases through which the Project Manager and his team try to achieve the objectives that the project itself sets. The four phases that mark the life of the project are: conception / start, planning, execution / implementation and closure. Each project therefore has a beginning, a central period, … Continue reading “Project Life Cycle: phases and characteristics”

Work overload: how to mitigate risks

Work overload is a common challenge for project managers. Managing the majority of the workload every day can induce work stress and negatively impact productivity. CONTENT How to spot work overload Tips for mitigating work overload risks 1. Identify the most important tasks 2.Manage time efficiently 3.Set realistic deadlines 4.Use work management tools Managing work … Continue reading “Work overload: how to mitigate risks”

How to prepare a project with Gantt: key steps and tips

Preparing a project with Gantt is critical in ensuring efficient planning and optimal management of activities. Using this visual tool, you can organize, assign and monitor activities, enabling precise control and better resource allocation. CONTENT 6 steps to prepare a project 1.Analysis 2.Project type identification 3.Project objectives definition 4.Project planning 5.Project monitoring and control 6.Project … Continue reading “How to prepare a project with Gantt: key steps and tips”

Performance domain: development and life cycle

The life cycle and development approach are strategic in the Performance Domain. As detailed in PMBOK 7, the goal is to establish the appropriate pace at which to carry out a project’s activities to generate value. It is based on a key concept: each project is unique – no single development approach can be applicable … Continue reading “Performance domain: development and life cycle”

Auditing project management: the innovation of Twproject for Argea

Auditing project management is a complex challenge for companies and public organizations. Monitoring and controlling internal processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and creating accurate reports requires effective tools and methodologies. CONTENT Types of project management audits, benefits, and challenges The benefits of project management audits The challenges of audits in project management Auditing project management with … Continue reading “Auditing project management: the innovation of Twproject for Argea”

7 project management books to read on vacation

Are you looking for project management books to read on vacation? You are in the right place! Summer is a great time to relax, replenish your energy, and read. If you are passionate about project management or wish to improve your skills in this domain, there is no better time to dive into inspiring books. … Continue reading “7 project management books to read on vacation”

Stakeholder performance domain: how to increase engagement?

In the seventh edition of the PMBOK, the stakeholder performance domain is crucial in ensuring that stakeholders’ needs, expectations, and influences are appropriately understood and managed. Understanding the needs, expectations, and dynamics of stakeholders has become crucial to project success, and the stakeholder performance domain offers a structured and focused approach to addressing this challenge. … Continue reading “Stakeholder performance domain: how to increase engagement?”

Project organizational structure in Project Management

The project organizational structure is an essential tool for determining the hierarchy of people, their function, workflow and reporting system. It is a factor in project management that plays a fundamental role in guiding and defining the way in which the organization carries out its operations. There are different project organizational structures defined according to … Continue reading “Project organizational structure in Project Management”

Corporate onboarding: how to introduce new hires to ongoing projects

Corporate onboarding is a key process for introducing new employees to an organization and preparing them to work efficiently and productively on current projects. Well-structured onboarding helps new hires quickly become familiar with the company’s policies, procedures, culture, and organizational roles. It also improves collaboration among teams and reduces the time needed to achieve high … Continue reading “Corporate onboarding: how to introduce new hires to ongoing projects”

Simplifying project planning: the Advance case

Project planning often proves to be a complex and challenging task for businesses. Yet with the help of modern project management tools, you can streamline this process and improve overall efficiency. This article will examine how the Advance company successfully employed Twproject to improve its awareness, reduce overhead in project management, and improve compliance with … Continue reading “Simplifying project planning: the Advance case”

Project data analysis: how to maximize results

Project data analysis has become a core practice in the increasingly competitive world of project management. The data-driven approach is crucial to improving efficiency, identifying emerging problems, and predicting future trends. INDICE Why data analysis is critical in project management Examples of project data analysis 1. Identify delays 2. Forecast necessary resources 3. Monitor budget … Continue reading “Project data analysis: how to maximize results”

How emotional intelligence can help you become a better project manager

An often overlooked yet crucial aspect of project management is emotional intelligence. Successful project management requires more than technical competency in an increasingly digitized and technologically advanced world. In this article, we will look at what emotional intelligence is and why it is so important. CONTENT What is emotional intelligence? Emotional Intelligence and Project Management … Continue reading “How emotional intelligence can help you become a better project manager”

Planning Performance Domain: the elements for successful planning

In the project management sphere, the Planning Performance Domain, as outlined in Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) 7, is central to determining a project’s success. This new edition emphasizes how to be successful in a project. It is imperative to plan activities and functions around changing conditions efficiently. Let’s learn more about it in … Continue reading “Planning Performance Domain: the elements for successful planning”

Managing projects with Excel: the art of creating chaos from scratch

For those of you used to managing projects with Excel, lovers of fancy colored cells and concatenated formulas, enjoy an exciting journey through the Excel barren land. A place where control, planning, and structure get lost between a VLOOKUP and a circular reference error. Get ready to dive into the fantastic world of organized chaos, … Continue reading “Managing projects with Excel: the art of creating chaos from scratch”

Team performance domain: what’s new PMBoK 7

Team Performance Domain is one of the 8 Project Performance Domains introduced in PMBOK’s seventh edition. These replaced the 10 Knowledge Areas featured in the previous Project Management Body of Knowledge edition. This article will explore what this is all about and what this change implies for project management. CONTENT INDEX Project Performance Domain: what … Continue reading “Team performance domain: what’s new PMBoK 7”

Project management and carbon footprint: how to reduce your projects’ carbon footprint

Is it possible to reduce environmental impact in project management? Sustainable project management is becoming more important in this age of growing environmental awareness and the need to cut our carbon footprint. This article will examine projects’ environmental impact and how project managers can reduce their carbon footprint using effective techniques and tools, including project … Continue reading “Project management and carbon footprint: how to reduce your projects’ carbon footprint”

New Twproject Release – All types of Gantt dependencies

After months of study and implementation we are really happy to announce that a new version of Twproject has been released and it includes, among other optimizations, a particular step forward on the use of the Gantt chart. The Gantt developed by Twproject is undoubtedly one of the best on the current market in terms … Continue reading “New Twproject Release – All types of Gantt dependencies”