Project Management Blog containing articles, tips, advice and posts for passing the PMP exam and excelling as a project manager.
Business Analysts do not work in vacuums; they work on projects.
This blog is for those wearing (or planning to wear) the Project Manager Hat.
Business projects often involve many moving parts that companies must track to ensure success. This calls for project portfolio management (PPM), which, if done correctly, will increase the efficiency and productivity of all the projects in an organization.
Read MoreWhen it comes to project management, no matter the size, you’re going to want to make things go as smoothly as possible.
Read MoreAgile and waterfall methodologies are some of the widely deployed techniques in the project development and management world. Each approach finds use cases in different sectors, and both are deployed by small and large businesses alike.
Read MoreWithout project management, it would be impossible to be efficient and complete projects on time. The responsibilities of a project manager include project planning, initiation, execution, monitoring, and finally, closing.
It's more than obvious that project managers have many responsibilities and need to improve their skills constantly to be successful in their jobs.
Read MoreMost businesses are adopting Agile frameworks for project management because the principles provide an iterative approach. Kanban and Scrum are some of the popular Agile approaches that can help your team accomplish goals.
Read MoreThe purpose of this article is to provide an overview of Kanban, a workflow management method designed to:
Read MoreSo, what’s the best way to ensure all stakeholders understand and engage with program objectives? For large programs of work involving a multitude of stakeholders, having a high-level description of what the future organisation looks like after the program has been delivered will ensure stakeholders are engaged and encourage them to participate.
Read MoreA lot of benefits can be had from using the right framework when running a project. You prevent scope creep, complete projects at a faster pace and may even reduce costs, amongst a host of other benefits. This article touches on a number of these frameworks and their characteristics.
Read MoreAre you looking to implement a project based on an agile approach?
Let’s explore some of the notable tools out there that support agile project management.
Read MoreAre you a business analyst or project manager looking to understand change management in detail or thinking of switching your career to change management?
Read MoreAre you on the hunt for free project management courses? These courses can help you develop your project management skills, earn professional development units to retain your project management certification and also get you up to speed with trends in the project management profession.
Read MoreWhen it comes to project failure, it's rarely ever attributable to a single reason. When a project is going nowhere quickly enough, you can often see the signs. Often, there are too many unpleasant signs. Regardless of the reason behind the failure, a decision will need to be made quickly on when to pull the plug.
Here are some signs you should be aware of:
Read MoreAt the heart of every project are key questions every project manager should be able to answer, no matter how small or large the project is. Answers to these questions can help set direction for the project and lay the foundation for a successful project once it commences.
Read MoreThere are so many project management apps out there in the market that it might seem tedious figuring out which is best for your company’s needs. This article highlights three popular project management apps you can explore. Guest Post By Frank Hamilton
Read MoreI finally passed my PMP exam today with an “Above Target” rating in all 5 process groups. Attaining the PMP certification is a journey I was on for quite a while, I must say. I set the goal a couple of years back but was too busy to do much about it. It feels fulfilling now that it’s done and dusted. I’ll outline in this post, what helped and what didn’t, especially for those on the path to getting certified. I hope this helps.
Read MoreAs a project manager, you will be expected to come up with project plans. While plans certainly have their downfalls—they are hypothetical, constrain future ideas, and are perpetually out-of-date—they certainly have their uses. In fact, your company or client will need to review the project plan in order to determine when tasks will be completed, how much the project may cost and validate the project deliverables/scope. Guest Post By Ben Aston.
Read MoreThink of the PMP Exam as a list of facts. How many of these facts do you know?
Read MoreLengthy or complex projects can sometimes be necessary to support growth initiatives within a company and the skills and tools you use as a project manager will ensure that you successfully oversee your projects to completion. Guest post by Jeni Rogers
Read MorePreparing for the PMP exam? Here are some flashcards for practice. These are based on PMBOK - Sixth Edition.
Read MoreCompleting a project is never easy. Even a project you are working on by yourself can prove difficult to complete. How many times have you started a project and given up halfway through? Well, imagine how difficult it is for businesses with so many different people and departments working on projects—the high failure rates are hardly surprising. This infographic from Trainwest takes you through why projects fail and what project managers can do to keep project teams motivated.
Read MoreThis business analyst blog contains practical insights into business analysis, software testing and business process management. I will be sharing business analyst tips, CBAP Certification tips, lessons learnt and insights into all the things I've learnt during my BA career.
