Project Management Articles
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.
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.