EDITOR'S PICK Project Management The Adaptation of Project Management in a Changing World The concept of project management is dynamic and has evolved throughout history. Projects have existed for thousands of years although the term “project” was not coined until ca. 1400. Fast forward to more recent times, it was... By Eduard Hernàndez 16 Jul 2020 min read
Productivity How to Avoid Procrastination as a Project Manager... Procrastinating is different from just being lazy. To do something about it, you should first find the reasons why you’re choosing other things over your work. Avoiding procrastination and improving time management go hand in hand. By Daniel Martin 01 Oct 2020 min read
Productivity How To Make Your Remote Team Win At Deadlines The six strategies explained in this article can help you keep your team engaged, updated, and productive. That way, you can ensure that they continually deliver great results on time. By Lisa Michaels 30 Aug 2020 min read
Productivity Tips on Delivering a Successful Webinar Webinars have become increasingly ubiquitous, facilitating education and the exchange of ideas without having to travel. It has also become essential during the current pandemic, as education has moved out of the crowded classroom and into the... By Aina Aliieva13 Aug 2020 min read
Productivity The Oft-Overlooked Key to Activating Change and... I think we all understand the importance of change in our organizations. Not only are we having to adapt and pivot because of Covid-19 and its repercussions, but because of increased competition, shorted product timelines, and rapidly changing... By Ryan Gottfredson06 Aug 2020 min read
Productivity 3 Easy Tips for a More Productive Day We all have the same number of hours in the day. It’s what you do with them that matters. When you focus on how you are working, instead of simply on the tasks you are doing, you can build your productivity and get to the end of the day... By Elizabeth Harrin20 Jan 2020 min read
Productivity 5 External Factors that can Impact the Performance... As a project manager, one of your most important concerns will be how to guide your team to achieve set goals. To achieve those goals, you’ll be expected to demonstrate strong leadership skills, carefully manage the dynamics of your team,... By Bryan Christiansen08 Dec 2019 min read
Productivity 5 Time Management Strategies to Improve Your Work... When it comes to project management, time management plays a crucial role in helping teams accomplish more in a shorter period of time. Time management leads to improved productivity and less stress, as you execute and manage your day and attain... By Brandi Marcene08 Dec 2019 min read
Productivity 5 Ways to Smarten Up Your Task List A good task list is at the heart of staying organized on your project. Whether it’s a list of To Do actions for you personally at work, or a project task list, here are 5 ways to smarten up how you make and manage your list. By Elizabeth Harrin03 Jun 2019 min read
Productivity 5 Benefits of Assigning Tasks on Your Schedule Often, project managers don’t add resources to their project schedules. If you don’t do a lot of resource reporting from your scheduling tool, it can seem like overkill to add people’s names to the tasks. It’s another step... By Elizabeth Harrin22 Mar 2019 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 Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column Risk…What can go wrong? Perhaps you have heard the parable of the blind men and the elephant. It is similar for many project management endeavors (probably any collaborative or team effort), from scope discussions to schedule generation. Risk management should start... By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck09 Mar 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Quigley & Lauck's Expert Column Law of Diminishing Returns The law of diminishing returns happens very frequently in project management, product development and likely most business endeavors. We are late, so we add more and more people to the work. This is often referred to as crashing the project, or... By Jon M. Quigley & Steve Lauck24 Feb 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Management Crisis Management Basics that Can Help Small Businesses Push... If you have a business, then it has been affected by the ongoing global crisis in some way or the other. Although there are sectors that have practically managed to profit from the pandemic, most small businesses are not part of those sectors,... By James Daniels 08 Oct 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Management Startup Project Management: The Essential Guide for Growth and... Startup project management is a crucial part of business continuity—running a company is a project in itself, as are the various moving parts that make a business successful. As most entrepreneurs know, startups have a tough climb ahead of... By RonitaMohan28 Sep 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Management How DevOps Act as Catalyst in Project Management for Project Managers? DevOps, as one of the most successful software development approaches, brought a lot of value for the process and the people. DevOps has been instrumental in writing better code, provisioning of developers and operations in collaborative roles,... By Nathan McKinley 27 Aug 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Management 4 Levels of Control In this "myViewpoint", I take a look at the different levels of "control". I put " around control so as to make sure this is not seen as "command and control". The article discusses the levels of accountability... By Antony della Porta03 Aug 2020 min read
EDITOR'S PICK ARTICLES Project Management How To Manage Team Holidays For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s the time of year when project team members are likely to be taking time off on holiday. We all appreciate the opportunity to wind down from work and take a vacation, even if this year –... By Elizabeth Harrin30 Jul 2020 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 Elizabeth Harrin14 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