Every project is made up of tasks, and the sequence of those tasks are often of the upmost importance. Certain tasks can’t begin until another one has finished, and vice-versa. In order to ensure that tasks are done in the…
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If someone asked how much value you get from a day of work, what would you say? Odds are, you’d give one of the customary responses — a fair amount of value, not much value, a lot of value, etc….
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Everybody subconsciously creates sequence activities in their day-to-day lives. We plan weekly trips to the store, clean and tidy our homes, we run errands — the list goes on. In this way, we are all familiar with basic project management…
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A WBS dictionary is a complement to your WBS that conveys detailed info about each component. It’s one of the three pillars that support the project scope management in your project: the other two are a work breakdown structure (WBS)…
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Before you start a project, you have to think about time. It’s the most important variable that can impact your plan. How can you get what you need to be done in the time you have to do it? To…
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There’s never enough time when managing a project. That’s why we make schedules—to try and control time, just enough to get your deliverable by the deadline. Sometimes, however, things go awry. Changes in a project are common of course, but…
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Projects are made up of a large number of tasks, and keeping track of those tasks is a primary role of a project manager. Sometimes, the tasks in a project all run smoothly and independently of each other, and there…
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Timelines are key to scheduling any project, and Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you how to make one. Here’s a shot of the whiteboard for your reference! In Review – How to Make a Timeline: Almost everything we do involves a…
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When you’re managing resources a work schedule is crucial to keep track of progress and status, Jennifer Bridges, PMP, recommends building one with an employee scheduling tool. Here’s a shot of the whiteboard for your reference! In Review – How to…
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Do you sometimes wish you had a magical schedule maker that would do all the work of laying out your tasks, assigning team members and noting the duration of those tasks? Maybe something that would then allow you to monitor the…
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There are many ways to track a project, depending on your goals for a successful outcome. Leadership coach Susanne Madsen explains how asking the right questions can greatly improve how you track and manage your projects. Here’s a copy of…
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Avoid the common time-wasters in your project and move into a more efficient schedule by watching Jennifer Bridges, PMP, and following her advice. Here’s a shot of the whiteboard for your reference! In Review: How to Carry Out a Project…
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Watch Devin Deen, project management expert, chart the critical path of a project using the “Activity on the Arrow” diagramming technique. This will help you measure the planned versus actual project schedule and identify any risks associated with getting your project…
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