When you have a large project looming ahead, the last thing you need to do is worry about recruiting and hiring a team to work for you. Choosing staff augmentation services allows you to get the help you need on a scalable, per project basis and makes it easy to focus on the big picture…
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Dozens of different applications exist for project management. However, many project managers and project management team members may not understand the key differences between P6 Professional and Oracle P6 EPPM. Both of these applications enable users to create, control, and manage schedules throughout different projects. To make the best decision for which software to use,…
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Implementing a project management software will increase the efficiency and productivity of your project. Unfortunately, organizations often start the implementation process without a clear understanding of how to approach the implementation. To help make the process smoother, watch for and try to avoid these five pitfalls. Lack of Leadership in Implementation Regardless of the skills…
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Project scope and complexity grows with each passing day. Unlike traditional projects, today’s project management offices (PMOs) face an exponential list of responsibilities, and many projects are small portions of whole project portfolios and programs. Unfortunately, successful portfolio management requires more than hard-copy skills. In fact, a successful project office needs to operate with strong…
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Unfortunately, many project managers only realize just how important project documentation is when it’s already too late. Everyone at some point has seen a project through to its completion only to hit a road block. The sad fact of the matter is that most of those types of issues that you’re likely to face could…
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A high-performing project management team brings with it a wide range of different benefits that can’t be ignored. For starters, it allows you to always make sure that your team is moving forward and that everyone is on the same page, regardless of the pace that your current project has taken. It also allows you…
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Project management is essential to the management of many different industries, ranging from information technology (IT) to construction, and it is growing. In addition, some project management careers may require different degrees or courses of study, but many fields may only require a high school diploma or equivalent certification for entry. As a result, starting…
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When it comes to the project management process, there are a few key things to keep in mind. For starters, it’s always necessary to approach each project as its own unique entity. Different clients will have different sets of requirements, and you will need to think, act, and communicate differently each time in order to…
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Project management is filled with opportunities for growth. Project managers must always learn new skills and be willing to grow with companies and projects. However, some lessons in project management cannot be taught; they must be learned from experience. Take a look at these important lessons and how they will advance your career. 1. Structure…
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The business world is constantly changing, which means a project manager’s game must always be changing with. With increases in competition and advances in technology, project managers need to stay on their toes, and that isn’t always easy. If you’re looking to achieve better project management outcomes than you and your team seem to be capable of right now,…
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Completing a project on time and completing a project successfully are two different notions. As a project management professional, you need your project outcome to be as successful as possible. Follow these six tips to achieve better project outcomes. 1. Avoiding Ambiguity Enhances Project Outcomes Ambiguous instructions lead to errors by members of the project…
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Primavera P6 includes many different tools and features to make project scheduling simpler. However, knowing a few tricks and time saving tips will help every project manager navigate and fully use the software. Drag and Drop To Move Information When you want to move information from one set of activities to another, select the left-hand band of…
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