As we begin a new year, many of us use this time to launch new plans for ourselves and our businesses. It’s a time of renewal. THE STRATEGIC PLAN – The first step for many businesses is updating or writing… Continue Reading
The project management landscape is changing with an increased emphasis on productivity, reporting, and information technology. Below are a dozen statistics that reveal how project management has changed and is performing across various industries over the last 5 years. An astounding 97%… Continue Reading
Process improvement is easy when a business or specific process is performing poorly. Organizations typically go after the “low hanging fruit” first and frequently see major improvements. The phrase “low hanging fruit” is a commonly used metaphor for doing the… Continue Reading
Earned Value Management (EVM) requirements can seem like an endless list of rules to follow and squares to check. It’s easy to get lost in the details and lose sight of the benefits of having an EVMS. Since you’re spending… Continue Reading
The terminology varies for showing the distribution of cost and/or resources over the life of a project – Spend Plan, Spend Curve, S-Curve, Planned Curve, Earned Value Curve. Whatever the terminology, there are several ways to create a visual curve… Continue Reading
A project planner has an all-encompassing role within the project team. The planner, much like the project manager, has the benefit of assessing the multiple facets of a project, including, budget and cost, risk, resource requirements or constraints, and financial… Continue Reading
So, you have been tasked with leading a process improvement initiative that, if successfully implemented, will help grow the business or reduce costs. Where do you get started? A systematic approach is always best, and it doesn’t have to be… Continue Reading
The old adage, knowledge is power, couldn’t be more true than when it applies to managing and controlling projects. The more knowledge known about the status of the project, the easier it is to make a decision and the more… Continue Reading
There is quite a head rush tied to starting a new project. All the possibilities for greatness and opportunities for excellence lie ahead of you. You are ready to march ahead and conquer any obstacles that present themselves. There is… Continue Reading
I am a firm believer in project reviews! No matter how well a project is planned there are always changes and having periodic project reviews is an important part of communicating the current project status for the whole organization –… Continue Reading
