KISS: The Complexity Paradox for Project Managers
It’s so easy for project managers to fall into the trap of over-complicating their planning and structures and losing sight of some basic …
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Responsible for Updating the Project Plan? When Should Updates Be Made?
The project plan is an important communication tool of the project manager. Here, we talk about updates that need to be included in the plan making it …
Continue ReadingIncorporating New Interests Into Existing Project Requirements
Conventional project management wisdom recommends planning a project before execution, but incorporating new interests to project requirements at …
Continue ReadingHow to Approach The Way You Respond to a Request for Proposal
Winning a bid for a Request for Proposal (RFP) is not based on luck. Taking time, planning and preparing before starting to put pen to paper will give …
Continue ReadingWhen Is a Charrette Session Useful?
Are you the project manager who faces many problems in the project planning phase? The charrette is the collaborative model used to resolve these …
Continue ReadingBest Practices for Cost Estimating in Construction Project Management
As one of the major responsibilities for construction project managers, cost estimation ensures that a project gets done within budget and on time. …
Continue ReadingHow to Use Starbursting Idea Generation Techniques to Improve Project Initiation Phase
Starbursting is a form of brainstorming. Using startbusting as an idea generation technique requires asking questions in a systematic, comprehensive …
Continue ReadingBrainwriting Techniques: A Look at the Pros and Cons
The brainwriting technique, like the brainstorming strategy, allows project teams to troubleshoot project problems by thinking creatively. This …
Continue ReadingCosting Techniques in Construction Project Management That Will Make Your Life a Thousand Times Easier
If you are looking for costing techniques to use for your construction business, you have reached the right page. Here is a brief description of job …
Continue ReadingUsing a CARVER Matrix in Projects: Explained with an Example
Whether you need help with managing risks, allocating resources, making informed decisions or prioritizing goals, this one matrix has the answers to …
Continue ReadingThe RFP Process Steps - Process Flow Diagram
Want to know more in detail about the request for proposal process? Then, here’s a step by step guide, along with a flow diagram to give you a good …
Continue ReadingSoftware Help Desk Process Diagram Development Tips
Generating a process diagram for software help desk involves defining the troubleshooting steps associated with resolving a customer’s software …
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