Project Management Articles
Pareto Principle: Using The 80/20 Rule To Your Advantage
The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 Rule, states that in many situations, 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. Learn how to use the Pareto Principle to help you achieve success on your projects and elsewhere!
What Exactly is a Gantt Chart?
Gantt charts are an essential tool in project management that can help make the difference between a successful project and one that runs over budget and timeline.
Practice Active Listening for Successful Projects
Active listening is an often-overlooked skill that most effective communicators possess. Becoming fluent in active listening can help you excel at work and in many aspects of life.
Waterfall Methodology and When to Use it in Project Management
Waterfall methodology is a sequential approach to managing projects. While typically not as flexible as agile, it has both pros and cons.
Why You Should Consider Getting a PMI Certification
Whether you’re new to project management, or looking to take the next step in your PM career, there are a number of reasons you should consider getting a PMI certification.
Essential Skills Every Leader Should Possess
If you’re looking to level up your leadership abilities, our list of skills every leader should possess is a fantastic place to start.
Tailoring in Project Management: A Complete Guide
Tailoring is an essential concept in project management that will give your projects the best chance for consistent success.
Conflict Resolution in Project Management: Tips for Handling Difficult Situations
It’s important for project managers — and anyone in a leadership position — to own the basic skills necessary to handle conflict effectively.
10 Best Things About Being a Project Manager
What do I like most about being a project manager? I couldn’t narrow it down to just one thing, so here’s a list of the 10 best things about being a project manager.
Using Burndown Charts in Project Management
If you’re not using burndown charts for project management, you might want to consider adding them to your repertoire.
Kanban Board: Agile Methodology in Project Management
Kanban is an Agile process that can be extremely effective in project management. In this post we’ll explore ways to use Kanban Boards in your projects.
How Agile Project Managers Lead Software Development Teams To Success
Here’s a look at everything you need to know to become a successful agile project manager, or a Scrum Master.
Review of Monday.com Project Management Software
Thinking about Monday.com? We took a look at Monday’s project management tools, and outlined the pros and cons of using project management software from Monday.
Gold Plating in Project Management
Gold plating in project management is the practice of delivering more than the customer requested. If that sounds like a positive thing, it’s not.
Project Management vs. Product Management: What’s the Difference?
Project Management and Product Management share many similarities, yet the role of Project Manager and Product Manager have key differences.
Benefits of Scrum in Project Management
Scrum was created as a way to deal with the shortcomings of other project management methodologies in the fast-paced world of software development.
Project post-mortems and lessons learned are key to growth
Set aside time to talk with your project team and sponsors after delivery and break down what worked — and what didn’t — along the way.
Demand for Project Managers rapidly increasing
Project management is an in-demand profession, with organizations worldwide seeing the benefits of employing project managers. That need is expected to increase immensely in the next decade.
What is Scope Creep and How Can You Control It?
Scope creep is easy enough to define, relatively easy to identify, but oftentimes exceedingly difficult for project managers to control. We’ve got some tips for managing the dreaded scope creep.
Tips for Successful Remote Project Management
Remote project management isn’t exactly a new concept, even as remote work has steadily become more common throughout the world. What do project managers need to keep in mind when working remotely or with remote teams?
Project Performance Domains: What They Are and Why You Need to Know Them
Project Performance Domains are a new concept introduced by PMI in the PMBOK Guide — Seventh Edition. What exactly are Project Performance Domains? Do you need to know about them for the PMP exam?