Primavera P6 is a widely-used professional project management software product. It’s also the key to getting a job as a P6 scheduler. In this article, we’ll look at some of the skills you’ll need to land a new career or take the next step towards a role as a scheduler using Oracle Primavera P6. Project […]
How to Overcome Communication Challenges in Hybrid Teams
Hybrid Teams Communication Challenges How do you effectively communicate with your contractors, sub-contractors, clients, and staff in a hybrid workplace? Perhaps you’ve worked in a hybrid environment for some time, or perhaps your team is still getting used to it. When many of the team are located on site or working flexibly with time in […]
What to do with variances as a project manager
Getting Variances as a Project Manager? Here’s What To Do. You’ve crunched the numbers. You’ve read the reports. You understand the earned value management data. And it’s all showing you that your project performance is varying from what was expected. Understanding variance is one thing, but what do you do to act on that information? […]
What is a management reserve in project management?
A management reserve in project management is a portion of the overall project budget that is kept aside to address any unplanned or unanticipated challenges. If the project runs smoothly and everything goes according to plan, then the management reserve is not used. However, if there are any hiccups in the process or if unforeseen […]
What Does a Project Scheduler Do?
If you’ve landed here because you are interested in what a project scheduler does all day, then you’re in the right place! It is a unique job, because it is a highly specialized skill providing a niche service. Project management is a broad career path. Many project professionals stay in ‘general’ project management, but others […]
Project Controls Expo USA
Following their established success in the UK (now in its 11th year), and their more recent global virtual events, Project Controls Expo USA is holding its first North American conference in Washington DC on October 4-6 2022. Project Controls Expo USA has chosen Nationals Park, Washington DC as their venue, as it is the largest […]
7 Reasons to Use Primavera for Project Management
Why You Should Use Primavera for Project Management Primavera P6 is an enterprise project management tool used for scheduling and managing the execution of projects. Widely considered one of the best products out there for ensuring transparent, on-time delivery, Primavera has a long history of supporting large and small projects, programs and portfolios around the […]
5 Ways to Stop the Planning Fallacy Disrupting Your Schedule
Does Planning Fallacy Affect Your Schedule? Have you ever thought you had plenty of time to complete a task… then suddenly the deadline looms and your calendar is blocked with other appointments and there is no time left? Have you ever scheduled time to complete a task and once you got started you realized you […]
Project Challenge Expo 2022
Project Challenge Expo 2022 is holding its’ annual conference on September 27th, at the QE II Centre, London. Project Challenge offers delegates the opportunity to look at Projects, Programs, Processes, and Resources within Project Management and caters to all levels of expertise. This event attracts a variety of delegates ranging from Planners and Schedulers, Business […]
What causes variance on projects?
Do You Know the Cause of Variance on Projects? Projects start with a plan. The team begins the work and then something happens… you start reporting a variance against the original baseline. While we all know that sometimes plans shift and the team has to accommodate that, what’s really helpful is understanding why variance on […]