Example WBS for Website Development: Work Breakdown Structure Sample
Before embarking on a large project such as development of a website, a project team needs to fully document the key areas of work that are required. …
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How to Implement the WBS Methodology
Along with other project management tools, can a work breakdown structure (WBS) be a methodology in and of itself? This hierarchy tool basically …
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Critical Path Milestones
As project managers, you’ve heard of the Critical Path Method (CPM), but what are critical path milestones? When using CPM, milestones are used to …
Continue ReadingTips for Writing an IT Project Charter
An IT project charter is an initial document generally prepared by the owner or his representatives and should list the objectives of the project, the …
Continue ReadingDifference Between Project Charter vs Project Plan
Comparing project charter vs project plan, a project charter is a summary project proposal to secure approval for the project goals and terms. The …
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A work breakdown structure (WBS) defines and groups a project’s discrete work elements or tasks in a way that helps organize and define the …
Continue ReadingGathering Requirements From Different Stakeholders: Make Sure Everyone Is Heard
Identifying and prioritizing the stakeholders before you tackle your project management planning can help avoid major headaches down the road. This …
Continue ReadingDifferent Ways to Prepare a Project Budget Depend on the Client’s Requirements
A budget has to be an accurate estimate of the amount of money required to deliver a project. Budgets must be based on premises that are consistent …
Continue ReadingTips on Performing a Functional Requirements Analysis
The process of functional requirements analysis is necessary to the success of a project. Requirements have to be documented and should be actionable, …
Continue ReadingAn Analysis of a Project Improvement Plan Using PDCA, Including Dashboard Reports and Pareto Charts
If you want to perform an analysis of a process improvement plan that your company is implementing, it’s important to understand that companies …
Continue ReadingThe Project Manager's Approach to a Project Improvement Plan
Any process improvement requires business leaders, process owners, operational managers and process operators to work together to find ways and means …
Continue ReadingHow to Implement Innovative Project Planning Tools
Most examples of project planning tools include software and spreadsheets or standardized methods to plan a project from start to end. What if you …
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