An Introduction to the Critical Path Method Have you heard the term ‘critical path’? The critical path is the shortest journey through the project’s tasks, taking into account how tasks link together. Armed with that information, you can predict the project’s completion date, assuming nothing changes and no tasks are delayed. It’s a very powerful […]
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How to Prepare for An Online Interview: A Guide for Candidates
More and more hiring managers are taking to web conferencing for interviews. An online interview is fast, easy and flexible for employers. But what does it mean for you, the candidate? Let’s look at the things you need to know to get ready for your online interview. Prepare An online interview might feel more informal, […]
What Does a Risk Manager Do?
The risk manager’s role is key to ensuring the business is proactively thinking about and planning for future events. Risk management is more than ever an essential part of how you run your business. While you might not be able to see one of Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s ‘black swans’ coming, you can take reasonable steps […]
7 Components of a Project Charter
A project charter is a short-ish document that describes your project and gives the project team the authority to proceed with the work. It takes the information from the business case or proposal and turns it into an actionable first plan that gives everyone clarity about what’s going to happen and why. The exact length […]
How To Set Project Objectives
Projects start from a good idea. We need to take that good idea and crystalize it into something a team can work on to deliver. Project objectives are what we use to do that. They help the team understand what needs to be delivered and track progress throughout the project. We set objectives as part […]
Use Specialist Firms for Project Management Staffing
You’ve got a vacancy, and you’re wondering what the next steps should be. Before you put that job ad on LinkedIn, let’s talk about project management staffing augmentation, and why you should consider partnering with a company that provides PMO solutions. In our experience, project management staffing is an art as much as a science. […]
5 Tips for Making Virtual Teams a Success
More and more work is being done by virtual teams. Projects have been led in a virtual environment for years, so working remotely isn’t exactly new. However, as technology moves on, and project work becomes even more complex, are you working together as efficiently as possible? Here are 5 tips for making sure virtual teams […]
7 Things to Remember at Project Close
Is your project done? Great! Did you remember these 7 things at your project close? Before you move on to the next strategic delivery project, take a moment to make sure this current piece of work is properly closed down. A structured project closure process makes it easier for you to transition the team on […]
An Introduction To Project Management Tool Selection
Project Management Tool Selection Companies wanting to improve the way they manage projects often start with thinking about the tools they need to do the job. Choosing a new enterprise tool can be daunting. There are so many on the market, and so many of the features seem similar. How do you differentiate? And if […]
So You Want To Be A Project Analyst?
On complex projects, there is often a lot of detailed work to do to maintain project documentation, manage requirements, assimilate and communicate vast amounts of data – and all these are tasks that a project analyst excels at. What is a project analyst? You might not have heard of the project analyst role before, either […]