Many project managers work hard to build an accurate schedule and then, omit the final step of saving a baseline! A baselined schedule provides so many benefits you don’t want to miss. Here are some key benefits of schedule baselines: Track your project against the original plan. Experienced project managers know that no plan survives […]
Spreadsheets have so many uses, but project scheduling tool is not one of them. You can use one to create something that looks like a Gantt chart schedule. But you can’t manage that schedule without a ton of menial work. Here’s why you should use a scheduling tool rather than a spreadsheet: You can manage […]
Sharing issues with your sponsor is like walking a tight rope. You don’t want to bother them with trivial matters. But you want them to feel informed. And you never want them to be blindsided. Here are situations when you need to share issues with your sponsor. The sponsor’s confidence is low. Sponsors are afraid […]
You probably use a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in your projects, but sometimes, it isn’t enough. A product breakdown structure is helpful when you need to deliver a complex solution. A Product Breakdown Structure (PBS) is like a WBS, except it shows product details and how its components fit together. Here are the benefits of […]
Effective risk management is crucial to project success. Unfortunately, many project managers fall into traps when developing risk responses. Bob McGannon and Bonnie Biafore share some tips for avoiding common mistakes in risk response planning: *Do not* base your risk response on using standard project management tools. Saying that you will address a potential stakeholder […]
In today’s complex world, projects can become quite large. The problem is large projects are often fraught with issues due to the amount of change they create and the complexity that comes with those changes. Here’s why a series of small projects usually outperform a single large initiative. They deliver value earlier. Small projects finish […]
Have you ever been invited to a meeting or office social event and feel like you don’t belong? What about when you finally feel like you’ve found your peeps, tribe, or whatever you call the group you’re comfortable with? A feeling of belonging helps in so many ways and yet it can be elusive. Read […]
Want a project library that supports your project management practice and makes it easy to find information? An effective project filing system doesn’t have to be fancy and doesn’t require an expensive tool. Simply be purposeful about how you add project data to your system. Here are five tips for mindfully adding artifacts to your […]
Every assumption you make for a project introduces risk. By raising your awareness of types of assumptions and the risks they pose, you can make sure that you develop solid risk management plans for them. Initial assumptions are part of every project proposal. When project ideas surface, you must make assumptions to estimate project benefits. […]
Submitting a project for funding approval can be stressful. Will management give thumbs up or down? Doing your homework and providing critical information is the key to getting your projects approved. Here are the questions to answer to increase your chances of project approval. How will you meet financial targets? Many organizations have financial thresholds […]
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