Making decisions at work is never easy. Making decisions for really important projects is even harder. That’s why frameworks like DACI were developed. Learn what the acronym DACI stands for and how to use the DACI framework for better decision-making…
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When managing a project, there will inevitably be changes or other issues that impact the project. To prevent going off schedule or overspending, project managers are always balancing the project management triangle, which is made up of the three main…
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Knowing how to start a project is one of the most critical skills for any project manager. A large project (or a small one) starts with the small stuff and builds to something bigger and more complex. You need to…
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While there are similarities between a project manager and a project portfolio manager, they’re different positions with different responsibilities. Let’s take a look at what a project portfolio manager is, what skills and education the position requires and end with…
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The scrum methodology was developed as a response to rigid project management approaches such as the waterfall method, which didn’t adapt to the needs of agile product and software development teams. We’ll explore the scrum methodology in-depth, but before that,…
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Scrum is an agile project management methodology that helps teams manage projects across industries. However, scrum, as with other project management methodologies, can only benefit organizations when applied correctly. That’s where a scrum master comes into play. What Is a…
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Defining the project scope is a critical part of the project planning process. That’s because the project scope defines the boundaries of what will and won’t be part of the project work, which is essential when making the project budget…
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What is a project, exactly? We talk a lot about specific facets of project management, but it’s sometimes valuable to start at the root and dig into the basics. To fully understand high-level project management concepts, it’s important to know…
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Projects need a variety of resources to be executed and delivered successfully. In most cases, these resources come from a sponsoring organization or project sponsor. What Is a Project Sponsor? A project sponsor is an individual who offers financial resources…
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What Is a Scope of Work? A scope of work document is an agreement on the work you’re going to perform on the project. The scope of work in project management includes deliverables, a timeline, milestones and reports. Let’s look closer…
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What Are Deliverables In Project Management? Projects produce deliverables, which are simply the results of project activities. Project deliverables can be big or small, and their number varies depending on the project. They’re agreed upon by the project management team…
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What do you need to know to succeed at project management? Everything! While there’s some truth to that joke, this answer can be narrowed down by looking at the project management knowledge areas as defined in the Project Management Body…
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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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