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
Luis Torres Expert Column Transformational Leadership: Unleashing Hidden Potential in Your Team As we delve into the complex and fascinating universe of transformational leadership, we are compelled to ask: what does it take to build not merely functional teams but true communities of excellence and innovation? In this journey, we will... By Luis Torres03 Apr 2024 min read
Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column Mastering Quality: A Deep Dive into Quality Tools and Total... In the competitive landscape of modern business, quality isn't just a benchmark—it's the foundation of success. As organizations strive to improve processes, reduce defects, and enhance customer satisfaction, a suite of quality... By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck27 Mar 2024 min read
Luis Torres Expert Column Strategic Map: Secrets of Success and 6 Techniques for Implementation In the relentless quest for growth and sustainability in an increasingly competitive and globalized market, businesses from various sectors face monumental challenges. In this scenario, well-defined strategies and effective planning and analysis... By Luis Torres20 Mar 2024 min read
Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column The Essential Guide to Project Roadmaps In the intricate world of project management, crafting a path to success requires more than just a vision; it demands a detailed plan that outlines the journey from conception to completion. The ability to chart a clear path from inception... By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck13 Mar 2024 min read
Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column Strategic Project Management: Strategy & Stages Strategic Project Management (SPM) is an approach to project management that aligns project activities with an organization's overall business strategy. It involves integrating project management principles with strategic planning and... By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck28 Feb 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 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 The Construction PM Life Cycle A quick overview of a construction project life cycle to allow us to compare it in our heads to what we normally see on a daily basis in our IT engagements. Read the full article. By PMTips14 Mar 2019 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Planning The Top 4 Items That Should Be on Your Project Close Out Checklist Phew! The project you just finished is over and now you can breathe a sigh of relief, and you. While most project managers are usually eager to begin the next project, there are still some outstanding steps to take on closing out your previous... By PMTips04 Feb 2019 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Planning Begin with the End in Mind “Begin with the End in Mind.” This is a quote from Stephen Covey and it is Habit # 2 of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. I was recently reminded of this quote by a post on Twitter and it struck... By PMTips01 Feb 2019 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Planning Defining Project Assumptions Assumptions shape the work we’re doing on a project, they influence requirements, and if poor, they can cause major problems with the work we’re performing for our customers. By PMTips30 Jan 2019 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Planning 3 Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Testing Phase Experienced project managers know that testing is one of the project phases that gets squeezed at the last minute, especially on projects being managed in a waterfall environment. By PMTips31 Jul 2018 min read