The Critical Role of Flexibility in Project Management Processes
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Field Marshall von Moltke is said to have coined the phrase, “No plan survives contact with the enemy” and Project Managers everywhere will agree. Achieving goals in a rapidly changing environment demands flexibility, yet that’s what many formal project management processes lack. So, Why Define Project Management Processes Anyways? A good project management process ensures:…
Read moreThe Core Benefits of a Project Management Information System
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The initial investment into a project management information system can seem overwhelming. However, a project management information system is capable of dramatically lowering risk and improving processes throughout your project. If your organization has not yet implemented a project management information system, consider how these core benefits will impact your operation. 1. Project Management Information…
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The Connection between User Adoption and Project Management Success
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by Jeff Collins
The term user adoption is one that is becoming increasingly popular in theproject management world. An overwhelming majority of executives will agree that user adoption is a critical element to project management success. However, user adoption is one of the toughest things to manage. Because user adoption involves changing human behavior, it is one of the…
Read moreThe Benefits of Having a Diverse Project Management Team
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Hiring the best candidates is one on the most important aspects of the Human Resources organization. Having a diverse project management team simply means we have a group of people with different backgrounds, experiences and personalities. Organizations try to hire a diverse workforce, which in turn results in diverse project teams. There are really two…
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The Benefits of Establishing a Project Management Plan
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by Jeff Collins
In the world of project management, establishing a solid plan before work begins in earnest isn’t just a recommendation – it’s a requirement. If you begin your journey across the project lifecycle with a solid plan in place, you’ll actually find that a large part of your hard work has already been done for you….
Read moreSteps to Successfully Complete a Project Handoff
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by Joe Somerville
Delays and unforeseen changes in project scope can result in poor deadline adherence or failure of your project. While you can avoid many of these problems through diligent scheduling and monitoring of activities, you will encounter times when you need to speed up the delivery of your project. Rather than cutting corners and reducing the…
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Speed up Project Delivery With These Three Steps
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by Jeff Collins
Delays and unforeseen changes in project scope can result in poor deadline adherence or failure of your project. While you can avoid many of these problems through diligent scheduling and monitoring of activities, you will encounter times when you need to speed up the delivery of your project. Rather than cutting corners and reducing the…
Read moreSolutions to the Most Common Primavera P6 Calendars Problems
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by Joe Somerville
Although Primavera P6 is one of the most useful tools for project managers, it is not without some policies. Depending on a project manager specific actions and navigations within Primavera P6, Primavera P6 calendars may change and result in different errors. Fortunately, solutions to these areas can be found relatively quickly and fixed before they cause permanent problems…
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Reduce Project Costs in 4 Steps
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by Jeff Collins
A project’s success is directly influenced by how well its scope, time, and cost are managed. However, learning how to manage and reduce project costs can be the toughest of the three areas to master. Project cost can be difficult to manage because of the number of variables that cause it to fluctuate. A single missed…
Read moreProject Visibility a Key to Business Success
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by Jeff Collins
The collaborative nature of any project requires that all information pertaining to that project needs to be integrated and visible to all project stakeholders. These include company executives, senior management, the project team, and all external stakeholders. Project visibility requires that clear definitions of the scope of project deliverables, project risk, budgeted, actual, and forecast…
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Project Performance Management: How to Deal with Poor Project Performers
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by Jeff Collins
Many organizations have a difficult time with project performance management, especially when it comes to managing poor project performers. This could be for a variety of reasons. The management staff may not like the conflict. The poor performers might also be well liked by the staff. In many cases the managers might prefer to try…
Read moreProject Management Software Improves Oil and Gas Industry Project Delivery
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Oil and gas industry projects are multi-faceted and always changing, so managers no longer use white boards and sticky notes to track progress. For assurance of project delivery success, a system is required that will provide you with visibility and control of your work. Whatever the size of your oil and gas company, project management software…
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