EDITOR'S PICK Project Management How to Create a Project Initiation Document to Streamline Project... A Project Initiation Document defines the project outline, scope of work, and the basic guidelines about the project which can be used while working to clarify the requirements with the team. It serves as an important document for the... By AdelaBelin 02 Dec 2020 min read
Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column Emotional Intelligence (EI) in Project Management We are human; we must recognize that we can be emotional. There is no script; we are not robots. The things we understand with one person and set of circumstances are not much to hang our hat on in the next event. By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck15 May 2023 min read
Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column Workload Management Learn more about what is workflow management and get some usefull tips and tricks for project managers in this article. By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck05 May 2023 min read
Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column Resource Utilization Every organization should monitor Resource Utilization (RU). Resource utilization refers to the percentage of time and effort that a resource, such as an employee, machine, or equipment, uses effectively and efficiently to complete tasks or... By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck18 Apr 2023 min read
Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column Product Breakdown Structure A product breakdown structure (PBS) is a hierarchical chart or diagram representing a product's components or parts and their relation. It is often used in project management and product development to define the scope of work and the tasks... By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck05 Apr 2023 min read
Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column AI in Project Management Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize project management by automating routine tasks, optimizing workflows, and providing insights that can help project managers make informed decisions. By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck29 Mar 2023 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column Danger, Danger Will Robinson The project management experts, Steve Lauck and Jon M. Quigley, provide an excellent overview of the most crucial warning signs of a bad boss or manager in the article that follows. By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck07 Jun 2021 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column Supplier Risk Assessment Risk management is different for any organization or industry: what one organization can tolerate, another organization will not accept. Read the article that follows to find relatively easy-to-follow risk management approaches. By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck24 May 2021 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column Two Sides (at Least to Every Story): Managing and Resolving Conflict It is incumbent of the project manager to help the team retain a sense of balance and perspective. A loss of perspective or balance can make all other dependent interactions difficult. Unresolved conflict, or inadequately resolved conflict will... By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck20 Apr 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column The Importance of Documenting Lessons Learned The foundation of capturing Lessons Learned is – capturing lessons starting on day one of the project. It started with a template. Identify what should be recorded. One place to start to develop one is look at past projects within your... By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck06 Apr 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column Lean and Projects Lean is an approach to the work that focuses on the value added – or the value the customer receives from the product. A lean approach coupled with a Kaizen (continuous improvement) approach, results in reduced costs of the... By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck23 Mar 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Management How to Improve Your Project Reports Reporting is part of what project managers do, and unfortunately, many companies still expect project managers to produce reports manually as project management software dashboards are not quite perfect for the information they want to receive.... By ElizabethHarrin29 Nov 2021 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Management Product Life Cycle vs Project Life Cycle: Understanding the... Product managers are a key part of project teams, but their role doesn’t end when the project wraps up. Let’s look at the difference between the product life cycle and the project life cycle. By ElizabethHarrin04 Oct 2021 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Management Hybrid Project Life Cycles Explained There is no perfect approach to managing a project. You might choose agile or iterative methods, or take the best of both of those for a hybrid approach. Let’s look at what hybrid project life cycles are. By ElizabethHarrin23 Sep 2021 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Management Are Project Management Certifications Still Relevant in 2021? There are more and more project management certifications available. Does the level of choice dilute the relevance of having one at all? By ElizabethHarrin30 Aug 2021 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Management Workplace Productivity: the Ultimate Guide for Project Managers Workplace productivity is a bit more than a productive workplace. Quite often it appears to be a direct equivalent of team efficiency and a core responsibility of a project manager. Le’ts discover all the ins and outs of the topic as well... By Erika Rykun12 Jul 2021 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Planning How To Update Your Project Plan You know it’s going to happen. However good your requirements gathering, however good your estimating… something is going to happen on the project that means you have to change the project plan. But how can you do it in the least... By ElizabethHarrin14 Sep 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Planning The Beginner's Guide to Planning A Project Every single project, without any regards to its field, needs a workflow. A plan which will help it execute properly. The biggest problem is, your lack of planning might create a situation, which is difficult to escape. How can you avoid that?... By Amanda Athuraliya20 Aug 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Planning How to Execute the Perfect Sprint Planning Meeting with a... The sprint planning meeting is among the most integral scrum ceremonies. It symbolizes the beginning of a sprint and is critical for the sprint’s success. The main goal of the project sprint is to deliver an acceptable product to the... By Dinesh Varadharajan17 Aug 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Planning Clarifying The Phases of Project Management During this article, I'll explain each phase of the project lifecycle and give practical examples of what is included in each cycle, what are some tips to remember and some general tips regarding the lifecycle. By Emily Luijbregts22 Jun 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Planning How to Adapt to Last Minute Project Changes or Hiccups This article discusses productive ways to quickly adapt to last-minute changes or issues during a project phase. Key points include effectively communicating as a leader and utilizing your team when situations become difficult. By Jori Hamilton02 Mar 2020 min read