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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”

Inclusivity and project management: core values

Inclusivity and project management are ever-evolving domains. Human resource management plays a significant role in project success. Inclusivity is critical in efficiently leading a team and achieving its goals in an ever more interconnected global environment. In this article, we cover the importance of inclusivity in project management by analyzing the core values that underlie … Continue reading “Inclusivity and project management: core values”

Revenue management with Twproject: an excellent solution

By reading this article, you will discover how advantageous revenue management with Twproject is, and some tricks to put it into practice in the best possible way. The detailed and constant analysis of a company’s financial flows is the main tool for not making losses, and in general for not running into unpleasant events that … Continue reading “Revenue management with Twproject: an excellent solution”

Project management in fashion: Oberalp Group’s success

Project management in fashion is crucial to fashion companies’ success, helping them to meet challenges effectively and achieve their goals. In this article, we will discuss how vital project management is in the fashion industry and how using Twproject can improve the efficiency and productivity of companies by analyzing the success case of  Oberalp Group. … Continue reading “Project management in fashion: Oberalp Group’s success”

Women quota in project management: what are the challenges in 2023?

Women share in Project Management is a topic we hold close to our hearts. Our company is committed to gender equality, having a fair proportion of men and women. The project manager role is one of the most important and fast-growing occupations worldwide, and women are becoming increasingly present in this field. CONTENT Statistics on … Continue reading “Women quota in project management: what are the challenges in 2023?”

How to use timesheets to optimize projects

A timesheet is a key project management tool for tracking and managing the time required to complete a project. This helps monitor project progress, assess team productivity, and understand the cost of the project. This article will discuss how using timesheets can help optimize project management and increase team productivity. CONTENT What is a timesheet, … Continue reading “How to use timesheets to optimize projects”

PMBoK 7 vs. PMBoK 6: Evolutions, Challenges, and Jokes for the Modern Project Manager

CONTENT PMBoK 7 vs. PMBoK 6: introduction to the differences 1.Basic principles 2.Performance Domains 3.Hybrid and agile approaches Project Manager Challenges in Consideration of PMBoK 7 1.Adapting to a more flexible and agile approach 2.Managing stakeholder expectations 3.Focusing on value creation 4.Managing uncertainty and risk 5.Developing personal skills and leadership 5 practical tips for tackling … Continue reading “PMBoK 7 vs. PMBoK 6: Evolutions, Challenges, and Jokes for the Modern Project Manager”

How to calculate work hours in a project

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”

Netiquette in remote team management

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”

Track time with Twproject – Simple as it should be

In the workplace everyone has their own habits and what a project manager soon learns is that the way of recording the time spent on the various tasks is very different depending on the person involved. Some people focus on a task and complete it without distractions, putting off logging time spent until the end.Others … Continue reading “Track time with Twproject – Simple as it should be”

From idea to executive project: mistakes to avoid

CONTENT From idea to executive project: 7 mistakes to avoid 1.Failing to involve your team in the planning phase 2.Lack of clear processes 3.Not breaking down (big) projects into smaller pieces 4.Forgetting that project management also means people management 5.Letting changes slip through the cracks? 6.Failing to constantly monitor your project status The transition from … Continue reading “From idea to executive project: mistakes to avoid”

Project planning: plan for project success

Working on a project without project planning is like sailing the seas without a radar. There are many dangers of not sticking to a project plan, and the risk of the vessel becoming shipwrecked becomes dangerously real. Having a project plan helps ensure stakeholders have a shared perspective and clear and achievable goals, and establish … Continue reading “Project planning: plan for project success”

7 tips to boost work productivity

CONTENT 7 tips to increase work productivity 1. Focus on one activity at a timet 2. Take regular breaks 3. Focus on the most important tasks first 4. Set small goals 5. Delegate some tasks 6. Boost work productivity: use the tomato technique 7. No meetings Boosting your team’s work productivity is no impossible feat, … Continue reading “7 tips to boost work productivity”

5 key strengths of time management

Among time management’s strengths, we can ascribe increased productivity and lower stress levels. Optimal personal time management improves work-life balance and, therefore, boosts happiness. In this article, we will explain what time management is and take a detailed look at 5 strengths of time management. CONTENT What is time management? What are the strengths of … Continue reading “5 key strengths of time management”

Management and reporting of European and NRRP projects with TWPROJECT

CONTENT   European projects and NRRP: what are these? Twproject: the tool for managing and reporting on European and NRRP projects Managing and reporting on European projects: a specialist’s task Managing and reporting on European projects involves more specific and in-depth work than “traditional” company-level projects. This kind of work touches both public entities and … Continue reading “Management and reporting of European and NRRP projects with TWPROJECT”