Project management positions such as project manager, program manager and project portfolio manager aren’t easy. These roles require a variety of project management skills that are needed to guide project teams throughout the initiation, planning, executing, controlling, and closing of…
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There are many different types of projects, but interestingly, they all have one thing in common. They all go through the same cycle, known as the project life cycle, project lifecycle or project management life cycle. What Is the Project…
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Project managers looking for work must start by creating a powerful project manager resume. It’s certainly not the only thing that will get one the job, but it’s the first and best show most have at getting a recruiter’s attention….
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Projects are planned, but for those plans to achieve their goals and for future plans to be more successful, a project review is necessary. Any project manager with even a little experience knows that rarely are plans executed without a…
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Project managers use many tools to plan, manage and track projects, but few tools are as powerful as a Gantt diagram. However, Gantt diagrams are often thought of as difficult to create. We’ll show you how to build one from…
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Welcome to project management 101. Project management can seem like a daunting discipline, but once you get a grasp of the fundamentals and combine that with some intuition, you’ll be on your way to leading successful projects, no matter your…
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So much time and effort is put into the planning of a project, it is often forgotten that the end of a project—project closure—is equally important. There’s a lot of work involved even once a project is technically complete. For…
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Stakeholders are people or organizations that are internal or external to the project who have a vested interest in its success. That interest can positively or negatively impact the project management process. Therefore, it’s crucial to know your project stakeholders….
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Projects need approval before they can be executed. A project charter is a project planning document that sells the project to stakeholders and sponsors. If you’re able to show its viability and return on investment, the work will get the…
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There are many different project management methodologies—such as waterfall, agile, kanban, six sigma, scrum and more—and they all have pros and cons. Some of them work better in particular industries or projects, so you’ll need to learn about project management…
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There’s no denying that managing a project can be tricky, but why reinvent the wheel when it comes to project management tools and techniques? Project managers across the globe rely on proven strategies to plan, organize and execute projects regardless…
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Projects are complicated. There are a thousand things that constantly impact the project and require you to reallocate resources to stay on track. To keep to your schedule and manage costs, you need to gather and process project data throughout…
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Project management is vast. Few professions involve so many management tools, terms and different skills. There’s a lot to understand — like planning, scheduling, budgeting and leadership for starters — and it can often feel overwhelming. Project managers are great…
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