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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Creating Incentives for Project Results
How to Create Incentives for Project Results A useful step in any project for project managers is to create incentives, disincentives, or both to assist contractors and all those involves in meeting project goalsA useful step in any project for project managers is to create incentives, disincentives, or both to assist contractors and all those […]
APM Power of Projects 2022
As part of its 50 years celebrations, the Association for Project Management (APM) will hold its annual conference, APM Power of Projects 2022, on June 9 at Park Plaza London Riverbank. This year, the themes of APM will be leadership, sustainability, and diversity. This one-day event is for all project professionals regardless of experience, with […]
How to Manage Project Issues
Manage Project Issues “No plan survives contact with the enemy,” is something we hear from one particular client quite often, and it’s a pretty good maxim to consider when it comes to project management. The quote is a modern day paraphrasing of a planning strategy described by German Field Marshal, Helmuth von Moltke (1800–1891). In […]
Project Controls Expo Virtual 2022
Project Controls Expo Virtual 2022 is a 3-day global virtual event with an expected audience of approximately 17,000 delegates, from over 82 countries. Project Controls Expo Virtual 2022 will start on June 7, offering over 120 sessions, running concurrently 24 hours a day over three different time zones, and finish on June 9. This virtual […]
3 Ways to Build Credibility With Clients
Build Credibility With Clients It’s often said that you’re only as good as your last project. When you’re in the project business, that means making sure you’re creating credibility as an organization that serves clients and gets projects delivered on time and to budget. Credibility is a blend of two things: competence and confidence. You […]