Project

According to Max Wideman, author of A Management Framework for Project, Program, and Portfolio Integration, the project portfolio life span consists of the following steps: Identification of needs and opportunities Selection of best combinations of projects (the portfolios) Planning and execution of the projects (project management) Product launch (acceptance and use of deliverables) Realization of … Read more

I am a lover of great literature. One of the most fascinating theories about literature and story-telling is what David Leeming (influenced by Joseph Campbell) called the “Monomyth,” or the “Voyage of the Hero.” This theory suggests that all the stories ever told can be simplified into one single archetype – meaning, all stories have … Read more

Either you want to carry a successful project or deliver it effectively, remember: these are two different things. Satisfying stakeholders isn’t the same thing as delivering your project to satisfied stakeholders, so keep in mind that these are interrelated but separate tasks. Hitting the Mark Successful project completion is often measured against three main goals: … Read more

Project Management Project management is a critical aspect to every economic activity. Whether you are the owner of a small company or a professional project manager in a Fortune 100 multinational corporation, project planning and management is at the core of your business. So, what are the basics of project management we are trying to … Read more

People are reluctant to report a lack of progress on a project even when they don’t have everything required to do it. The fear is the truth about why they didn’t get it done will not be acceptable. I know when team members who are late on tasks start avoiding me probably because of their … Read more

One of the areas that I get questioned about most is how large an organization should be to benefit from project portfolio management software or PPM software. There seems to be a belief that until organizations reach a certain size there is no need to consider the formality of a PPM structure, and certainly no … Read more

Global Project Management In the 21st century, the modus operandi of work has been completely transformed. Where we work, when we work, how we handle data, and how we communicate with each other have all undergone a total revolution. It is a “seamless” labyrinth with the integration of email, voicemail, cell phones, laptops, Virtual Private … Read more

Project Management Skills As a born procrastinator, I have struggled with the need to “get started” most of my life. I know that sheer determination and discipline do not necessarily work for those of us who share this challenge. I also know that it is extremely difficult for non-procrastinators to understand why procrastinators don’t just … Read more

Solving business problems and improving business performance requires proper project management skills. However, having effective project management skills alone won’t guarantee success. Successful projects rely on another subtle element that is often overlooked: Project Management Discipline. Project Management Discipline  We emphasize the importance of project management knowledge for effective execution throughout our products. However, there’s … Read more

What is Critical Path Method? The Critical Path Method (CPM) is a beautiful product of human logic. By highlighting tasks that are most likely to affect the project end date, CPM helps project managers meet deadlines. But often the enthusiasm for CPM wanes when the theory is applied in practice. Put simply, the CPM works … Read more