Four Techniques to Manage Your Project Management Schedules
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by Joe Somerville
You will never be a successful project manager if you do not know how to build and manage a schedule. The schedule may be the most fundamental tool for managing projects. Here are four techniques to help you take full advantage of the project schedule. 4 Techniques for a Successful Project Management Schedules 1. The…
Read moreFour Key Causes of Construction Project Inefficiency
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by Jeff Collins
Construction projects suffer from four key causes of inefficiency. When a construction project lacks efficiency, the construction project’s cost could easily double or triple, and investors may not wish to invest any more resources in a project. However, construction project managers can avoid falling behind on deadlines and maximize their efficiency by understanding how each…
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Defining and Managing Project Scope
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by Jeff Collins
The job of a project manager can often be a difficult one due to the large number of “moving parts” that you need to manage at any given time. Any action that doesn’t take the project forward towards completion runs the risk of taking a big, unfortunate step backwards. One of the best ways to…
Read moreA Brief History of Project Management
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by Joe Somerville
In today’s fast-paced business world, the need for successful project management has become a necessity rather than a luxury. Many tend to think of project management as a new venture for growth and development. However, project management has been around for thousands of years and was involved in the planning, coordination, and construction of the Ancient Wonders of the World. Today’s…
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Project Management S-Curves Made Easy
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by Joe Somerville
In the world of project management, one of the most important tools that your organization has at its disposal is undoubtedly S-curves. S-curves are a graphical representation not only of the work that has already been completed in the context of a larger project or goal, but the work that still needs to be done….
Read moreProject Approach: 10 Areas to Consider When Planning a Project
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by Jeff Collins
Many organizations have a section in their Project Charter for the project approach. The approach describes the overall thinking of how the project is structured and why it is structured that way. There are two benefits to creating an approach section. First, this information will help the sponsor and stakeholders understand how the project will progress…
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