They say that a picture paints a thousand words, and that’s certainly true in project and portfolio management. Hence the strong need for visual project progress reports. Enterprise project management tools give you the option of creating visual dashboards and tailored reports with graphs and charts. These might feel like a bit of effort to […]
So You Want To Be A Project Analyst?
Projects are delivered by a team. While the project manager might lead that team, the individuals in the team are made up from specialist project delivery roles and subject matter experts. The project analyst falls into the former category. On complex projects, there is often a lot of detailed work to do to maintain project […]
Video – What is Negative Float?
Negative Float appears in a schedule when the early dates of an activity are later than the late dates. It typically indicates a missed date somewhere along the Critical Path. In nearly every case where there is Negative Float in a schedule, it will be due to a Constraint somewhere on the Critical Path. This […]
A 7-Step Checklist for Project Governance
7-Step Checklist for Project Governance Project governance makes the difference between knowing what’s going on and making decisions in the absence of information. When executives are fully involved in project governance, they have access to data that helps them make the best choices for the organization. They can shape how a project evolves, and how […]
How to Quickly Implement a PMO
Implement a PMO Quickly It’s often moments of uncertainty or shifts in the market that cause businesses to think again about their project priorities. Sometimes, projects that looked good six months ago are no longer viable, following a change in the socioeconomic situation. Sometimes, you’ll want to quickly implement new initiatives to take advantage of […]
3 Aspects of Scope Management
Scope Management You’ve started work on a new project, but what exactly is involved in getting to ‘done’? That question is answered by understanding what’s in scope. Project scope means the tasks, activities, elements and deliverables that make up the work required to meet the success criteria for the project. When the project scope is […]
How to Bring Innovation to the PMO
How to Bring Innovation to the PMO New research from PMI, The Innovation Imperative (2020), says that in light of the global COVID-19 crisis and the inevitable recession, innovation is no longer optional. The study reports that three in four project leaders say their organizations will invest more to promote project management innovation over the […]
How to Set Your Team Up for Remote Work
Are Your Teams Set up For Remote Work? Who would have guessed that 2020 became the year that many organizations turned to virtual working? For some teams, there was no other option and they muddled through with the tools they had at the start. Now, virtual working looks here to stay, even for those businesses […]
GanttPRO Review – An Online Project Management Tool Based Upon Gantt Charts
A Review of GanttPRO The market for project management tools is continually evolving and there continues to be a growing number of tools available for project managers. Here, we’ll be taking a look at GanttPRO. GanttPRO is an online Gantt chart tool that is suitable for all companies regardless of their size and industry. With […]
3 Ways to Learn PPM Skills
3 Great Ways to Learn New PPM Skills Great PMO leaders aren’t born; they learn along the way. While experience counts for a lot, training helps consolidate learning and move your project delivery teams forward at a much faster pace. When you want to upskill your team (or yourself), training really is the best option. […]