Project Management for the Freelancer
If you’re a freelancer, chances are that you have to manage a variety of projects from marketing to client work. Find out how to effectively …
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Succession Planning: Preparing for the Loss of a Key Project Manager
Since most businesses do not expect 100% retention rates, it is critical for organizational leaders to implement a succession plan. This article …
Continue ReadingSeven Factors of Successful Teams: The Keys to Ensure High Team Performance
Understanding interpersonal dynamics in teams can help managers identify the optimal arrangement of individuals to ensure team success and high …
Continue ReadingEffective Meetings: The Importance of a Well-Organized Group Meeting
Understanding the importance of a well-organized meeting is critical for project and organizational success. This article identifies why effectively …
Continue ReadingDiversity and Cultural Issues in Project Management
Whether you’ve been placed on a team including those from a plethora of countries, or your client is from overseas, you need to understand how …
Continue ReadingThe PMI's Newest Standards: Overview of Program Management
What is program management and is it a must in project management? Here, we take a look at an overview of program management and how it can turn …
Continue ReadingProject Element Tasking: Bringing It All Together
Bringing together all the elements in a project often means delegating tasks to various teams or team members, reviewing the project’s status, …
Continue ReadingThe Many Hats of a Project Manager
As a project manager, you may have to take on more than just the lead role. In these days of downsizing, you must be prepared to take on the many hats …
Continue ReadingCost Variance and Schedule Variance Formula in Earned Value Management
Measuring against a baseline gives you a variance. In projects, the cost variance and schedule variance tell you whether your project is on-budget and …
Continue ReadingEarned Value Analysis for Project Performance in Project Cost Management
Every stakeholder is concerned about project costs. The ability to accurately forecast project performance in terms of costs and schedule is a …
Continue ReadingQuantify Project Cost With Earned Value Management or Earned Value Analysis Formulae
Projects don’t always stick to plan. Continuous measurement is not optional; rather, it is a necessity. Earned Value Management or Earned Value …
Continue ReadingSchedule Performance Index - SPI and Cost Performance Index - CPI in Project Management
Project Cost Management involves monitoring project performance based on indices. In this article, we’ll explore the Cost Performance Index (CPI) and …
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