Using a PICK Chart in Six Sigma Projects
The PICK Chart is a Six Sigma tool that was designed by Lockheed Martin. The tool was developed for managing process enhancement ideas and classifying …
Continue ReadingWriting a Project Management Resume - What Should You Include?
When is the last time you looked at your project management resume? Or, are you new to project management and need to write the perfect resume? Jean …
Continue ReadingCreate an Excel Critical Path Template to Examine the Critical Path Method
Are you planning a small project and need to identify the Critical Path to create a project schedule? Are you teaching a course on Project Management …
Continue ReadingExample Risk Analysis - Explaining How to Conduct a Risk Analysis
Have you ever wondered what an example of risk analysis might look like? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, you will be taken …
Continue ReadingHow to Create a Time Value Map
This article discusses 1) what a time value map is and 2) how to create one. Read this article to find out how you can track work items efficiently …
Continue ReadingThe Pros and Cons of Project Management Templates
Using project management templates is like a double-edged sword. While these templates can help save time and money, overusing generic templates could …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Use of the Ansoff Growth Matrix: Taking Risks
The Ansoff Growth Matrix and its uses are explained in the following article. The four types of strategies and their associated risks are also …
Continue ReadingWays to Keep Project Stakeholders Informed
As a project progresses, sometimes it’s easy to forget the importance of keeping stakeholders well informed. This article investigates some …
Continue ReadingAbout a Tollgate Review in Six Sigma Projects
A Tollgate Review is will help you determine if all the goals in a stage have been completed and if you can move on to the next stage. Learn more …
Continue ReadingDifferentiating Between Scope Creep and Scope Discovery
When managing a project, sometimes the project manager works additional items into the project plan. Items detrimental to the project are called …
Continue ReadingDisadvantages of Gantt Charts - How Can Gantt Charts Stifle Projects?
Are there times when a Gantt chart actually proves to be a disadvantage? What are some of the limitations of this common project management tool? …
Continue ReadingUsing a Five Forces Model in Project Planning
This article describes Porter’s Five Forces Analysis and explains its use in the project planning stage to analyze a business situation.
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