Project management software training might not seem like the most fun activity lined up on your calendar. After all, you might be thinking that if you can click a few menu options and get a Gantt chart on the screen, that’s good enough. We have delivered thousands of hours of project management tool training, in-person, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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
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 integrate tech-driven tools into project […]
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 […]
6 Skills for Navigating Complexity
Skills for Navigating Complexity In Projects Every year we reflect on the state of project management and every year we come to the same conclusion: things are getting more complex. Projects have more moving parts, a wider group of stakeholders, and they operate within an ever-increasing complex ecosystem of local and world events. Forget VUCA, […]