Dmitriy Nizhebetskiy, the Founder of the Project Management Basics

My goal is to help you become a capable Project Manager and Leader with skills and knowledge that work in the real world.
With 10+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager, I'm still an active Agile PM. That's why all articles, videos, and career development tips come from the front line, not some academic books. Learn More Here.

How to Decompose a Project into Tasks (Real Example)

Decomposition is one of the most used techniques in project management. You can use it on different levels of project scope. But the way you use it differs depending on what you decompose. Decomposition is a planning technique that helps you break down big parts of the project scope into … [Read more...]

What is Scope Management (7 critical processes and tools)

Here's a career development tip for you! No matter the industry or size of a project, scope management is the most crucial aspect – you must become a professional scope manager first of all. Scope management is a combination of processes and tools that help to identify tangible and … [Read more...]

Qualitative Risk Analysis Example: How to Perform Risk Assessment

Qualitative risk analysis boosts the chances for project success dramatically. If I were to choose one thing to improve in my project management - it would be it. Why? I honestly believe that this risk analysis in more than enough for small and medium projects. Qualitative Risk Analysis … [Read more...]

Risk Management Examples: 9 Behind the Scenes Stories

It is hard to imagine what you can do with a project risk. Yes. Avoid, mitigate, transfer, and so on. But what does it mean? What specific actions can you take to avoid something? What can you, as a project manager, do to mitigate a risk? Adding some risk reserves and removing … [Read more...]

Risk Management Process Explained (+resources, templates)

I’ve been managing software development projects for more than 11 years. Risk management is arguably the most crucial piece in my project management approach. Therefore, I spent lots of time and effort creating a practical risk management process. Risk management process is a structured … [Read more...]

Risk Identification (What is it, techniques and examples)

Here’s the most important thing you need to take from this article. Risk identification is not a rigid process that you follow step-by-step. Instead, good risk identification comes from communication and collaboration with all project stakeholders. Moreover, you need to educate others on how … [Read more...]

How to Become a Software Project Manager (Full Guide)

So, it’s time for you to become a software project manager? But you don’t have a relevant degree, experience, or technical background… Is it even possible to become a project manager in an IT company like that? Yes, it is! Below you’ll find a full guide on how to become a software … [Read more...]

Project Budget Example: Real project manager explains

The first project budget example is for a small construction project. You can use the following template for most of the projects. But you need to keep to one critical concept: You need to use Work Breakdown Structure elements here. It means I used a specific technique to … [Read more...]

How to Create a Project Schedule (step-by-step guide)

Creating a realistic project schedule is difficult when you have the wrong mindset. Everyone expects that there's always a way to squeeze the whole project scope into the deadline project owners set. Stakeholders put a lot of pressure on you to find a solution. But, in most cases, there's no … [Read more...]

Work Breakdown Structure Examples (Software and Construction Projects)

A great project manager should master the most crucial tool in project management - Work Breakdown Structure. But let's be honest - it's quite a complex tool. It requires some knowledge, experience, and creativity. That's why you need to review the Work Breakdown Structure example below and … [Read more...]