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Project managers would tell you that communication is the key to project success. It should come as no surprise, then, that one of the most important uses of technology in project management is to ensure proper communication between managers,
The critical path helps project managers and team members identify the tasks that do not allow for any flexibility in timing. While some project tasks have a certain amount of “float”, meaning that they can be delayed or extended without affecting the overall project timeline,
All the things a project manager needs to manage—timelines, budgets, change orders and so on—the most important of all may be stakeholders’ expectations. After all, completion of any project depends on stakeholders doing what they’re expected to do, and the final determination of whether a project is a success or failure is made.
Whether your end of project report is as short as a single page or long enough to fill a three-ring binder, an end of project report is used by project managers and their team at the end of a project to determine how the project performed.
Every project team takes on at least a little bit of its project manager’s personality. If the PM is disorganized and careless, the team will almost certainly miss deadlines and produce substandard deliverables, even if the same team members have performed well on other projects. In the same way, teams working under a harsh.
Top down management can be an effective style when a strong leader knows how to engage and manage their team the right way. In the top down approach, the project manager is responsible for the work breakdown structure (WBS) and project plan, which they complete alone
Formal vs Informal project management - formal usually marked by distinguished characteristics whereas informal is harder to define. Formal project management is the only acceptable choice for most organizations.
There are practical ways to overcome teams working in silos—here are seven best practices to keep in mind and apply as needed.
The project scope statement describes the goals, deadlines and relationships that will shape your project. Here’s what to include in one.
Why software development in the federal government should focus on user feedback to adapt in the digital age.
