What Is a Project Management Dashboard?
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by Jeff Collins
The field of project management is constantly changing. Today’s project managers must deal with increasingly complex systems, the nuances of managing remote projects and maintaining a strong level of communication with more stakeholders than ever. Rather than relying on age-old practices of team meetings and simplistic reports, a project management dashboard can help a project manager…
Read more7 Signs Your Team Needs Project Management Training
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by Joe Somerville
Managing the training of your staff is not a simple task. Some project teams may consist of dozens of individual members, and these team members may be assigned to remote locations around the globe. However, providing project management training to your team is critical to ensuring a successful project outcome, and you need to know…
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What is a Business Intelligence Dashboard?
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by Jeff Collins
The use of dashboarding is expanding, and more businesses are turning to dashboards to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and ensure the appropriate use of resources. Unfortunately, this has led to the creation of hundreds, if not thousands, of dashboards, and for those in project management, choosing the correct dashboard is crucial to success. Before selecting…
Read more7 Oracle Primavera Frequently Asked Questions Answered
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Project management getting a little out of control? You might consider getting Oracle Primavera to help yourself out. Here are answers to seven commonly asked questions about the software. 1. What is Oracle Primavera? Primavera is a project portfolio management system for the enterprise. It started as a standalone company, Primavera Systems, back in 1983…
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Want to Improve Project Success Rates? Invest in Project Management Training
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by Jeff Collins
If you’ve ever had to spearhead a project of considerable magnitude or complexity without the proper training, you understand the value of project management skills. Experienced managers realize the benefits of project management training. Most fervently push for budgeting to supply initial courses as well as continuous refresher courses. As explained below, adequate project management…
Read moreUnderstanding Quantitative and Qualitative Project Risk Management
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by Joe Somerville
Monitoring the likelihood of a project’s success as it evolves is crucial to being able to develop contingency plans and adapt to unforeseen circumstances. Such contingency plans often mean the difference between a project’s success or failure. There are two primary ways of accessing this risk of a project failing–quantitative and qualitative project risk management. Quantitative vs….
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Two Techniques for Qualitative Risk Analysis
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by Joe Somerville
After you identify project risks you need to analyze them to see which ones are important enough to manage. The most common form of analysis is called qualitative risk analysis. The risk level is referred to as “qualitative” since it is a quick approximation and does not reflect the rigor of a detailed, numerical analysis. The overall risk…
Read moreTop 5 Project Management Podcasts You Should Start Listening To
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by Joe Somerville
Project management podcasts make excellent tools for improving your knowledge of project management, and listening to project management podcast can actually count towards professional development units. Obviously, the choices for podcasts are practically unlimited, but some of the best podcasts come from these five stations. Top 5 Project Management Podcasts 1. The Project Management Podcast The Project…
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Top 4 Challenges Project Managers Face (& How to Fix Them)
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by Joe Somerville
Take a moment to think about all that goes into a project. There is a set scope, budget, schedule and timeline. More companies and project management professionals are continuously looking to cut costs and improve visibility. Risks may evolve into threats. Opportunities can evolve into big savings and better visibility. Or, they can result in…
Read moreTop 10 Most Common Primavera Mistakes
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As a project manager, your responsibilities revolve around the creation and maintenance of your project schedule. Failure to maintain an accurate schedule can and often does lead to project failure. However, knowing the most common mistakes in Primavera P6 will help increase your productivity and decrease the incidence of problems. 1. Activity Dates Are Calculated…
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6 Qualities That All Strong Project Leaders Exude
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Strong project leaders can safeguard the success of various projects. Their skills and qualities outshine challenges in project management, and they understand how to convert leadership to action. Strong project leadership qualities define strong project leaders. Communication must be at the heart of all actions. And, project leaders must understand conflicts, confusion and dissatisfaction contribute…
Read more5 Ways to Use Staff Augmentation Services To Your Advantage
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Those who have worked on major projects will understand the importance of staff augmentation services in getting the job done successfully. Implementing workplace change is always a challenge, often demanding some short- or mid-term help. Among the popular projects that benefit from additional trained staff are installing new IT or procedural systems, merger with and/or…
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