Project Management Through Stories Think back to a time where you made a mistake on a project. We bet you learned an interesting lesson that day, and probably have never made that same mistake again. Whether it was big or small, learning through failure is a sure-fire way to boost your skills! However, at an […]
7 Artifacts Used in Project Scheduling
Artifacts Used in Project Scheduling The latest version of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) includes a new section on artifacts used during managing projects. An artifact is something you would create or use during the project, generally with the aim of helping you achieve the specific goals of the […]
Complex Projects and Resource Allocation
One task that many project managers often find themselves responsible for is resource allocation on complex projects. While there is a variety thing that must be considered in order to efficiently allocate resources, one universal place to start is to map out the complexity of the assignment. This helps project managers to develop a full […]
What is Earned Value Management
Have you been asked to look into earned value management for your organization in advance of bidding for a government contract? You’re in the right place. In this article, you’ll learn what is earned value management and how you can use it for your projects. We’ve put together a US contractor’s guide covering earned value […]
7 Types of Project Report
Types of Project Report When people think of project management, it’s often the on-the-job client delivery that springs to mind: creating assets for clients to use, installing solutions and getting the work done. However, there is a large part of running a project that is desk-based and administrative, but just as necessary. Project reporting is […]
Earned Value vs Revenue: What You Should Know
Earned Value vs Revenue: What You Should Know Sometimes we’re asked about earned value vs revenue: what are the differences and how they are used in project management. In this article, you’ll learn about earned value vs revenue and what they mean for your project. First, earned value. This is a topic that we’ve written […]
Artificial Intelligence and Project Management
Artificial Intelligence and Project Management If you follow project management trends, you’ll be aware of the impact that artificial intelligence (AI) is having on project management software. Have you seen any impacts yet to the work you do? Don’t worry if you haven’t yet. Leadership teams are on the look out for smart ways to […]
Earned Value Variance Analysis
Variance analysis is part of earned value management analysis and a way of gaining data for decision-making. A variance is simply a difference between what was planned and what actually happened. As you can imagine, very few projects deliver exactly to plan – have you ever worked on one where the original project schedule baseline […]
Primavera P6 to MS Project in 5 Steps
Primavera P6 to MS Project If you’ve landed on this article, you probably want to know how to export from Oracle Primavera P6 to Microsoft Project. Good news! You can do this from within Primavera. It’s a helpful feature because not everyone has access to P6 schedules and the ability to convert can improve communication […]
AACE Conference and Expo
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) International is holding its annual Conference and Expo at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on June 26-28. With over 7,000 members in over 100 countries, this AACE global event will attract delegates from a wide range of industries including construction, utilities, defence, government as well as […]