Maybe You Don't Need Those Fancy Software Programs to Manage Your Project
Sometimes, for whatever reason, we choose a tool that does not work for our team members. Recently, I had the experience of choosing project …
Continue ReadingReasons for Non Achievement of Project Goals
Successful completion of a project depends on achievement of project goals. It can be really frustrating when your project goals are not achieved. If …
Continue ReadingSample Block Diagram for Kaizen Events
A Kaizen event requires much planning and deliberation. A block diagram that provides a graphic illustration of the process allows for a more complete …
Continue ReadingUnderstand the Importance of Project Portfolio Budgeting in PPM
Every company has limited funds and resources to invest in various projects and must be careful when building the project budgets. The appropriate …
Continue ReadingWhat Are the Different Criteria for Project Termination?
You are required to terminate your project. What are the different criteria for project termination that you will consider before taking this step? …
Continue ReadingCulture Wars: Adapt to Your Project Team, Not the Other Way Around
How many projects are stalled due to clashing cultures and ideas? Even if one way of doing things sounds better in theory, battling the existing …
Continue ReadingInitiate a Kaizen Event: Download a Free Sample of a Kaizen Approval Form
Kaizen or “continuous improvement” is a management philosophy that aims at improving processes by eliminating waste and making work simple, and …
Continue ReadingPicking a Project Management Certification That Matches Your Career Goals
Are you looking to take your project management career to the next level, or trying to decide whether or not professional certification is the right …
Continue ReadingTips for Tracking the Results of Kaizen: Making Sure Your Improvement Process Works
How do you sustain Kaizen results? Identifying opportunities for improvement and finding ways to improve processes and reduce waste is hard work; and …
Continue ReadingKISS: 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 …
Continue Reading5 Keys to an Effective Business Travel Policy
If your company does not have a comprehensive business travel policy, your resources management is most likely off. There is a good chance that you …
Continue ReadingThe Nice Project Manager: Kiss Your Pay Raise Goodbye
In today’s corporate climate, being nice doesn’t get you any extra bucks. In fact, research shows that easygoing project managers earn …
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