The Different Levels of Project Management (PM) Certification
Project management has emerged as an effective business management process. The project managers most successful at helping a company save money, …
Continue ReadingTotal Quality Management (TQM) as a Project Management Strategy
This article defines and explains TQM and how it is employed as a project management strategy.
Continue ReadingFive Team Conflict Resolution Strategies in Project Management
When several personalities become involved in a project, conflicts can arise and slow down progress. This article gives tips and strategies to help …
Continue ReadingHow to Build a Project List to Turn into a Budget
This article will outline and provide some guidance to the steps involved in preparing a project list and moving this project list to the approval …
Continue ReadingProject Management Trends in 2011
The latest trends in project management show an increasing consolidation of lean methodology, increasing use of technology, flatter organizations, …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Resistance to Change by Stakeholder Critical in Project Success
This article gives a list of three dimensions of resistance for stakeholders of a Lean Six Sigma project and an example of how understanding the …
Continue ReadingBusiness Process Management as Part of Your Successful Six Sigma Program
A Business Process Management System (BPMS) is a key component of a successful Six Sigma initiative. It provides the framework you will need to …
Continue ReadingFive Decision-Making Tools For Six Sigma: DACI, FMEA, Pugh Matrix, Multi-Voting, and Force Field Analysis
Six Sigma projects require a variety of key decisions based on data and Six Sigma principles. Team members have at their disposal a set of tools to …
Continue ReadingProcess Focus: Six Sigma Process Improvement for Business Management and Success
All work is process-based, but too often we fail to think about our businesses in terms of processes. Six Sigma initiatives require that we alter our …
Continue ReadingWhat is Earned Value Management? How Can It Be Applied in Projects?
This article describes the concept known as Earned Value Analysis, the various terminology involved, and its applications in Project Monitoring & …
Continue ReadingProject Management Consultant Firms Versus In-House Training
Making projects flow smoothly often means considering outside help or inside training. How do you decide which is best for your project management …
Continue ReadingWhat Does PMP Certification Mean for Employment and the Project Manager?
What does PMP certification mean for employment and for the project manager? Is it valuable, is it necessary and does it separate good project …
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