EDITOR'S PICK Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column Sustainable Project Management Sustainability is a concept that refers to the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It involves balancing social, economic, and environmental considerations to... By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck 22 Nov 2023 min read
Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column Lean - Applied to Projects Lean manufacturing principles can be highly effective when applied to project management. The core idea of Lean is to maximize value by eliminating waste and improving efficiency. By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck27 Sep 2024 min read
Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column The Minimum Viable Product – the MVP of product development The article explains the concept of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in product development, focusing on creating a basic version with essential features to satisfy early adopters and gather feedback. It highlights the importance of prioritizing... By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck13 Sep 2024 min read
Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column Project Workflow Management For many organizations, there is a formal approach to the project lifecycle; it might even match that articulated by The Project Management Institute. Besides these processes we will be required to abide by the Theory of Constraints. By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck04 Sep 2024 min read
Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column Project Closure As project managers we know what project closure or close out is. What we don’t always know or do is that project closure starts at the beginning of the project. By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck23 Aug 2024 min read
Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column Project Stakeholder Management Stakeholders are varied as projects themselves. Stakeholders often have competing objectives. Sometimes, these competing objectives are within a single stakeholder! By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck12 Jul 2024 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 5 Ways Supply Chain Project Managers Can Innovate for Financial... The role of supply chain project managers when it comes to logistics and supply chain operations is critical. These types of project managers are not only responsible for overseeing the flow of goods and services but also for driving financial... By PMtips15 May 2024 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 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