Project Management

In her article, author Meri Williams outlines the key elements in project management. In our article, we add to Meri’s writing with some project management basics of our own.

GanttProject is an open source project management software application geared for any user. Learn what it’s all about and where to get it for free with all the latest upgrades.

Depending on your level of expertise and understanding of Project Management theory, GanttProject may be overwhelming when compared to other online project management software.

Looking for an easy-to-use online project management software option? check out DeskAway. To my surprise, DeskAway is very simple to understand and implement.

Web based project management software doesn’t have to be complicated. Backpack makes sharing task lists, calendars and files simple.

The Initiating Process Group is an essential step in completing your process. This is the phase where you define your project and obtain authorization to complete your goals.

Projects get delayed for many reasons, including unforeseen risks, optimistic estimates, and evolving requirements. The reality is that projects rarely go as planned. The processes in the Monitoring and Controlling process group trigger change requests that enable a project to get back on track.

The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) defines five process groups in Project Management. This article defines the Closing Process Group.

A survey of tools for software management includes four titles that users can start using without any license fees.

In the Planning Process Group, you will be creating all of the project documents that will enable you to deliver project. This group has the most processes of any other group. Read on to understand the complexity.