Project Management Articles
Become a Better Communicator: Tips for Improving Communication Skills in Project Management and Life
Strong communication skills are essential if you want to be successful in project management — and life in general.
Importance of the Planning Process Group in Project Management
The Planning Process Group is arguably the most important of the five process groups in project management.
EEFs and OPAs in Project Management: What They Are and How They’re Used
EEFs and OPAs are two important tools used in project management, and they are particularly important to know if you’re preparing for the PMP exam.
The Best Billing Methods for Freelance Project Managers
If you’re a freelance project manager, or an independent contractor, there are many ways to bill your clients. Finding the right one can depend largely on you, your experience, your clients needs and the project itself.
Organization Solutions for Project Managers
Getting and staying organized are critical elements of any project manager’s success. Let important notes slip through the cracks and you’ll have a hard time completing your project deliverables as required on time and within budget.
A Look at the Project Communications Management Knowledge Area
Project communications management is the process of creating, distributing, storing, and managing project information. This is where things tend to break down most frequently.
Project Management Software: Tools and Solutions
Project management software can make or break your projects. In this article, we’ll take a look at some project management software tools you should consider for managing projects.
The importance of communication in Project Management
It’s been said that communication takes up as much as 90 percent of a project manager’s duties. So saying communication is important for a PM would be a huge understatement.
The 5 Process Groups of the Project Lifecycle: What They Are and Why You Need to Know Them
If you’ve studied for the PMP Exam, then you’re already very familiar with the five process groups of the project lifecycle. Memorizing them is key to receiving your PMP certification.
10 Knowledge Areas of Project Management: What They Are and How They’re Used
The 10 knowledge areas in project management are important to know before taking the PMP exam and before diving into managing projects.
Tuckman Ladder: 5 Stages of Team Development
The Tuckman Ladder identifies and defines five key stages of team development that all project managers should know and understand.
What is the Scope Baseline? Everything You Need to Know
The scope baseline is one of two outputs from the Create WBS process, but it’s not just one document; the scope baseline is actually made up of the approved versions of three key elements.
Float in Project Management: Free Float vs. Total Float
There are two key types of Float: Free Float and Total Float. How do you tell them apart and know when to use them?
What goes into the Project Management Plan?
The project management plan is created from a collection of documents that are produced during various stages of the Planning process group.
Crashing and Fast Tracking: Schedule Compression Techniques You Should Know
Project managers can turn to Schedule Compression in order to shorten the length of a schedule without negatively affecting the project’s scope. Two often-cited Schedule Compression techniques are Crashing and Fast Tracking.
Resource Leveling and Resource Smoothing
Resource Leveling and Resource Smoothing are among the tools and techniques of the Develop Schedule process.
What Exactly is Project Scope Management?
Project Scope Management is mostly what it sounds like — managing the project’s scope. As with most steps in the project life cycle, however, there’s more to Project Scope Management than meets the eye.
What Goes into the Project Charter?
Simply put: without the project charter, there is no project. So what goes into this all-important document?
When is Monte Carlo Simulation Used in Project Management?
Monte Carlo Simulation, or Monte Carlo Analysis, is a risk management tool used in project management and on the PMP Exam.
Qualitative vs. Quantitative Risk Analysis
Understanding the difference between Qualitative Risk Analysis and Quantitative Risk Analysis is key to passing the PMP Exam.