Qualified project managers are in high demand in every industry and location. As technology and organizations become more complex, it is increasingly evident how crucial project managers are to the success of ongoing projects and new opportunities. If you are looking to take your career to the next level, pursuing a certification in project management […]
Risk is part of any project, of any size, in any industry. The size of risk, and whether it will have a positive or negative impact on the project’s outcome will vary. But there is always risk in any project. Risk Management plans, which include Risk Assessment and Risk Audit activities, are critical tools for
I am often struck by how organizations will spend thousands if not millions of dollars pursuing creative and innovative thinking, and afterward wonder why they have to cut resources or core services. The importance of creative thinking is seen in market leaders, who can be agile in their approach to shifts and adaptive to changes.
Quality for Business Leaders and Project Managers Every business leader wants a quality product yet defining “quality” can be overlooked or deemed something so obvious it is not worth the time to explain. Leaders need to pay attention to quality, and those driving the quality processes need to communicate in a way that resonates with
When I initially shared with peers that I was joining Project Management Academy, the reactions were varied and surprising. A friend who runs a software development team rolled his eyes and grunted, “We have a project management office and all they do is get in the way of our development.” Next up, a CEO of
In the next five years, the world will see more projects than ever. The reconstruction of the economy after the devastating global pandemic crisis, will be unprecedented in human history. According to McKinsey , Governments announced $10 trillion in reconstruction funds just in the first two months of the crisis, which is three times more
Experiments are not just for scientists; they are in fact a tool project managers and engineers have used for years to better understand and refine processes. In the context of project management, an experiment is not in a secret lab with bubbling liquid in beakers; instead, the testing is done in a controlled manufacturing setting.
As you look at your recipe and then at your motley collection of ingredients, you realize you are missing many required ingredients. No butter, but would the olive oil work instead? If ketchup is needed, and you have tomato sauce and vinegar, could you create the needed ingredient? How fast could an online delivery service
When the project is done, it is easy to simply slip into planning for the next project, whether because you have pressing deadlines, or you are looking for the next challenge. Seasoned project managers know the risk of skipping the project close, or postmortem, and ensure that they and their teams always take time to
In marketing, best practice is to understand your customer to make an emotional connection leading to brand loyalty. In sales, the customer relationship is paramount; lose that trust and you lose business. In project management, the customer’s needs should be paramount, but sadly are often lost in the cacophony of voices from various stakeholders. Project
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