We are often asked which is better: Oracle Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. That’s a hard question to answer because companies adopt both tools for different reasons and to serve different purposes – even though they are both known as professional, enterprise project management scheduling tools. How you are going to use them, what your […]
How to Speed Up Creating Project Documentation
Speed Up Creating Project Documentation Project management involves plenty of documentation – thankfully most electronic these days. However, there are still lots of files to create and many stakeholders to extract information from in order to get (and keep) the project moving. Documentation is an essential part of project communication. From the initial bid to […]
5 Tips for Resource Allocation
Do you have difficulties managing resource allocation for your projects? You’re not alone. Resource planning and allocation is often identified as one of the biggest challenges for PMO teams and project managers, and we hear the same from our clients. While ‘resource’ could mean anything from equipment to meeting rooms, it’s generally used to mean […]
Improving Project Management Through Stories
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 […]