Using a Value Chain Analysis in Project Management
Learn more about the concept of the Value Chain Analysis tool and its importance in the field of project management. The tool was originally created …
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Introduction to the Delphi Technique & Its Use in Project Management
The Delphi method is a unique way of obtaining an expert consensus opinion through a process of thesis, antithesis and eventual synthesis. Find out …
Continue ReadingCritical Path Example - Identify the Critical Path in a Precedence Diagram
Not all project activities have the same impact on delaying the project. Use the Critical Path Method and Critical Path Analysis to identify the most …
Continue ReadingExplaining the Precedence Diagram Method (PDM) in Project Management
Before creating a project schedule, you need to identify and understand the dependencies between project activities. Incorrectly identifying these …
Continue ReadingHow to Calculate the Float by Using a Precedence Diagram: Keep Your Project On Time
If an activity on the Critical Path gets delayed, the project will get delayed. But, what if other project activities get delayed? How will such …
Continue ReadingManaging Remote Projects. How to Keep Everyone on the Same Page
Managing remote projects can be tough especially when it comes to keeping everyone on the same page. Remote project management is becoming more …
Continue ReadingTips for Conducting a Cause and Effect Analysis
This article explains what constitutes a cause and effect analysis as well as what tools and methods can be used when conducting one. We also give a …
Continue ReadingRolling Wave Planning in Project Management
The requirements were vague: I couldn’t possibly plan for the entire project. However, at least some degree of planning was required to get the …
Continue ReadingTips For Taking Over Existing Projects
Have you been assigned to take over an existing project? Whether the original project manager has left the company or remained, once you take over the …
Continue ReadingConducting Effective Design Reviews and Action Item Lists in the Auto Industry
Design reviews and their effective operation are critical to the automotive industry. A car is a very complex product. Even those that have been …
Continue ReadingForming and Leading Project Teams in the Automotive Industry
Project management has become an essential part of almost every industry. In the automotive industry, the emphasis on project management did not …
Continue ReadingTypes of Communication Documents Used in Project Management
Proper communication is key when managing any project. This article describes different types of documents (meeting agenda, meeting notes, status …
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