Color Code Summary Bars in Microsoft Project To Improve Readability. Gantt bars look simple enough, but they can get confusing as projects get more complex. Customizing the bars on a Gantt Chart view is often the first thing a project manager does to create clarity in a project and to help spot problem areas quickly. […]
10 PMO Director Interview Questions
We’ve previously shared 10 killer interview questions for PMO roles but what if you are recruiting a PMO Director or Manager? The questions for senior candidates can be a little different. Here are 10 excellent PMO Director interview questions. Regardless of the job title you will actually use for the role, these questions are aimed […]
The Work Package
The Work Package During the process of creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) you want to keep a “blind eye” toward project activities. Only after the WBS is thoroughly decomposed, do you consider the activities or efforts required to produce those WBS elements. Let’s take a closer look at this. One of the seven habits […]
5 Ways to Classify Risk
One of the things we need to know about a project or business risk is what does it mean for us now? To classify risk, basically means putting risks into categories. When they are categorized, you can see the bigger picture. Do you have lots of risks that have a potential financial impact? Or a […]
Create Accountability in Your Team
What is Accountability? Accountability is determined proactively, before the fact, not re-actively after the fact. If a mistake is made, the response is not to cast blame, point fingers or make excuses but instead, it is about solving the problem and learning from the mistake. Accountability leads to every employee feeling a sense of ownership […]
Deltek Acumen 8.6 is Released
Deltek has just released Acumen 8.6 which brings some pretty nice new features as well as resolving a few software issues from the previous releases. With immediate availability, users can download the latest version using the DSM (Deltek Software Manager). Let’s take a look at what you will enjoy in Acumen 8.6. Integrated Program Management […]
PMO Trends to Watch in 2020
This year seems to have whizzed by, and here in the Ten Six office we’re once again discussing the changes we’ve seen in PMOs over the past 12 months, and predicting the 2020 PMO trends. After much debate, here are the five 2020 PMO trends we think you should be aware of as we head […]
10 Things You Need To Know About Risk
When you’re starting out managing risks, it can feel like you’re staring at a blank spreadsheet or database. What is it that you are supposed to start recording about these things? Project and business risks vary, but what we need to know about each risk is always the same. Here are 10 things you should […]
Changing the Gridlines on the Gantt Chart in Microsoft Project
There are numerous gridline options which are used on the Gantt chart in Microsoft Project. Gridlines on the Gantt chart can help line up the task bar with the date so that the chart is easier to read. By inserting gridlines onto the Gantt chart, it helps to improve the appearance. If you have to […]
How to Bring Risk Communities Together
Bringing Risk Communities Together The discipline of enterprise risk management is constantly evolving. Risk management is an aspect of all areas of your organization. However, sometimes we see that those areas aren’t pulling together in a way that supports an enterprise-wide view of risk. In this article, we’ll look at where you will find employees […]