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Using Contingency and Schedule Reserve in Your Projects

Nearly every project comes with surprises that can delay or disrupt the work. Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential holders know this and spend time considering possible risks as they work through the project’s planning phase. Other surprises are unknown because they may exist outside the realm of risks identified by the project management team. This […]

Schedule Network Analysis in Project Management

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Introduction to Schedule Network Analysis

Megan Bell

A Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential holder can create a schedule network diagram, conduct schedule network analysis, and use the critical path method to manage the schedule toward desired results. On this page: Introduction to Schedule Network Analysis What is a Schedule Network Diagram? Best Practices for Schedule Network Analysis Why Schedule Network Analysis Should

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Schedule Forecasts in Project Management

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

One of the primary jobs of a project manager is to make predictions. It’s your responsibility to figure out what it will take to complete a project efficiently and effectively. Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential holders are constantly asked to make accurate scheduling predictions — and adjust them as needed. This skill helps you keep

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On-Demand Scheduling vs. Iterative Scheduling: Which is Better?

Megan Bell

When aligning a Project Management approach to project work, there is also the selection of the scheduling technique to best fit the project goals. The question “Which is better, on-demand scheduling or iterative scheduling?” asks, “which scheduling approach is better for this specific project while using this project management method?” Project Managers should have a

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Understanding the Difference in Project Management for PMP® and PMI-ACP® Credential Holders

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Being an expert project manager is not just about keeping up with the latest trends in your field or industry. It’s also about understanding the unique needs of a project and choosing the best path forward to complete it successfully. The most commonly used project management approaches are traditional and agile project management. Understanding the

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What is a Schedule Management Plan?

Brent Nair

When we do projects and how the activities, tasks, and milestones are arranged is a critical skill for any project manager, The Schedule Management Plan provides guidance to the project manager and project team on how the project schedule will be developed, maintained, and controlled. With a Schedule Management Plan, the project manager can use

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The Organizational Structure of an Agile PMO

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Enterprises are always running multiple complex projects simultaneously, and the field of project management is always finding ways to become more efficient. Recently, companies have begun establishing project management offices (PMOs) to ensure project management expertise and knowledge is shared throughout the organization. However, project management must also evolve and adapt as businesses change rapidly.

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What is Agile Transformation?

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Every company is looking for a competitive edge, whether it’s by hiring the best people, developing the best products, or establishing compelling branding. More companies are emphasizing employee creativity, innovation, and collaboration by embracing agile transformation. While this process might sound arduous and complicated, organizations can realize the untapped potential of their employees through careful

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Introduction to Enterprise Project Management

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Your most successful projects might be sabotaging your company’s future. Sounds impossible? Every day, organizations watch individual projects hit their targets while strategic goals slip further away. Marketing launches their campaign flawlessly. IT delivers the new system on time. Operations cuts costs by 15%. Yet somehow, the company isn’t moving forward, it’s just getting busier.

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How to Transform from Waterfall to Agile

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

There are at least two reasons why traditional waterfall (or predictive) project management has been a go-to project management approach — it provides more control over the project. It also produces comprehensive documentation along the way that can be valuable for future enhancements. However, this control doesn’t always allow for the flexibility needed by some