Project management is a subject of many surveys, studies and programs. The nature of project management is such that it keeps on changing with time and technology. The main aim of project management is to streamline and automate business and manufacturing processes. This increases productivity and profits with the minimum number of people. Before the […]
Monthly Archives: December 2017
7 Tips To Writing High Class Project Documentation
Knowing what documents to have in a project may be one thing, but to create high quality documentation is another. High quality documentation will ensure that everyone on the project is absolutely clear on what is required, what the status is and what it happening next. Simplicity Ensure that you keep your documentation as simple […]
How To Implement a Project Management Methodology
A Project Management methodology is a series of phases, actions and tasks that needs to be followed in order to deliver projects successfully. However one of the major issues many companies experience is that once they have selected a project management methodology that suites their needs, they do not know how to implement the methodology […]
5 Import Areas When Tracking Projects
Managing a project is not easy, with people, finances, time, equipment and materials to be managed on an ongoing basis to ensure project success. However, if you keep an eye on the following five important project areas, you will very much be on top of everything on your project. 1. Finances and time You must […]
Choosing The Right Project Management Methodology
In short a project management methodology is all the steps you need to undertake to successfully deliver a project. This methodology will list all the project phases, activities and tasks required for successful completion of the project. It may also describe all these phases, activities or tasks in more detail and should also include all […]
6 Steps to Initiate Projects Successfully
Numerous projects never even get past the detailed planning phase and the main reason for this is because they have not been defined and scoped properly and as a result there is no buy-in into the project or sponsorship is lacking. Following the following six steps to initiate your projects quickly and efficiently, should ensure […]
8 Golden Rules When Starting New Projects
Starting a new project can be a daunting task, especially when you are new to project management. Many project management methodologies concentrates very much on theory, without providing actual practical examples of how to implement the learnt methodology. In order to ensure project success when starting a new project, there are 8 golden rules to […]
How To Create A Project Charter
The purpose of a Project Charter is to document the vision, objectives, scope, deliverables, organization and the implementation plan. It is important to set the direction and ensure that you obtain the buy in from all the stakeholders. The project charter will also help with managing the project scope. To create a project charter, you […]
What Is The Role Of A Project Manager?
Do you as a project manager know exactly what your role is on a project? Is it currently the role of a project administrator? The role of a project manager is to deliver a project on time, within budget and to the agreed specifications. This implies that as a project manager you need to upfront […]
Easing the Pain of Implement Project Management Standards
Are you running projects haphazardly without any formal standards? Have you previously tried to implement project standards, but have failed dismally? Then you are not alone, this happens to every project manager, but if you take the medication prescribed below, I am sure your pain will go away very quickly. Project standards are a set […]