Project Management Articles
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.
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?
What is Project Management and What Does a Project Manager Do?
What is project management? What does a project manager do? These are questions we get asked frequently, and while the answers can get complex, we’ll keep this introduction high-level and wade into the weeds elsewhere.
Significant Changes in the PMBOK Guide’s Seventh Edition
The PMBOK Guide — Seventh Edition featured some of the biggest changes we’ve seen in a new version of PMI’s Project Management Body of Knowledge. Here’s what you need to know.
Agile and Project Management: When and How to Use Agile Methodology
In this post, we will explore the agile methodology in detail and answer some of the most common questions about it.
What’s a PMO and How Does It Relate to Project Management?
A Project Management Office, or PMO, is an organization within a company that provides support for project managers. But is a PMO right for you and your company?
PMP Exam Content Outline’s 3 Domains
The PMP Exam is broken up into 3 domains that you'll need to know well before taking the test. These domains are specific to the Project Management Institute's Exam Content Outline (ECO) that was released in 2021. Do not confuse these 3 domains with PMI's 8 Project...
9 Risk Management Tips for Project Managers
Risk management is a critical part of any project. If risk assessment is not performed mindfully — or not done at all — projects can quickly spiral out of control and become unmanageable.
How to pass the PMP Exam and get your project management certification
There are lots of tools and online schools offering study guides, simulations, tips and tricks for passing the PMP Exam to get your Project Management Professional certification. Which should you choose?
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.