Tips for Tracking Multiple Projects
This article talks about how to manage time and resources when a project manager is tracking multiple projects.
Continue ReadingWhat are the Best Metrics for Project Management?
This article is part four of a five part series answering questions concerning project management. In this article, using the best metrics for …
Continue ReadingLearn About Histograms - How Histograms Are Used in Project Management
In this article, we discuss the histogram - what is it it and what is it used for.
Continue ReadingThe Example of the Project Butterfly: Technical vs. Organizational Management
I invented this metaphor for a lecture about project management. It developed from my observing that project management and (software) technology …
Continue ReadingTransforming a User Story into a Functional Requirement
This article describes how to implement functional requirements in an IT department. You’ll also find some notes about Requirements Engineering …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Histograms: When to Use Them
A histogram is an excellent tool used in project management and many other disciplines to analyze a collection of data. Read on to learn more about …
Continue ReadingWhy Schedule Baseline Project Plan: Why It's Important to Schedule a Baseline Project Plan
This article looks at reasons for developing an accurate baseline plan for a project and the benefits of this planning tool.
Continue Reading3 Great Project Planning Forms to Get Your Project Started on the Right Foot: Downloads and Additional Resources
Before you embark on any project, it’s important to spend some time in the planning stage to make sure that everyone is on the same page. With these …
Continue ReadingManaging Project Resources - Scheduling and Costs of People, Equipment, and Materials
Do you know how to delegate resources to effectively run and complete a project? In this article, you’ll learn about effective resource …
Continue ReadingUsing the Project 2007 Gantt Chart
In Project 2007, there is a Gantt Chart view that is the predefined default view when adding tasks to a project. In this view, you can see the project …
Continue ReadingFive Funny Project Management Cartoons: Take a Break & Have a Laugh at Your Own Expense
This article reviews the five best project management cartoons available on the web.
Continue ReadingLean Project Management Principles: Seeing the Big Picture
Looking at the big picture is the most crucial component of Lean project management. Celebrating big wins while valuing failures helps teams focus on …
Continue Reading