Have you noticed it? SDLC is on every project management job description. Everyone wants you to know how to develop software applications. But let's be clear on what is the SDLC: SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) is the process of getting through the initiation, requirements collection, … [Read more...] about Software Development Life Cycle and Project Management
Project Integration Management Articles and Tips
Project Integration Management is an art of putting all processes, tools, and frameworks into one cohesive project management approach. Integration Management is the number one reason to have a Project Manager on a project.
How to Create Reusable Project Management Templates (Asset)
Almost all project management resources on the Web provide “project management templates” to download. I get it. People are looking for a shortcut or inspiration. Why would you invent the wheel if there are templates out there? Well, I think you are shooting in your own foot with … [Read more...] about How to Create Reusable Project Management Templates (Asset)
Secret Tips for Delivering Project On-Time and Within Budget
Delivering project on-time and within budget is the ultimate goal for many project managers. However, when you look at it, this goal is unachievable. The thing is managers believe that the secret is in specific tricks, tools, or “experience.” That is wrong! To deliver a project within budget … [Read more...] about Secret Tips for Delivering Project On-Time and Within Budget
Q&A #2: Why baselines are Crucial in Project Management?
Related Resources Scope Baseline: How to Manage Project Scope In a Structured Way Schedule Baseline: How to Create a Realistic Project Schedule Transcript The question of the day is: Why baselines are Crucial in Project Management? That is a good question. And it is of utter importance to … [Read more...] about Q&A #2: Why baselines are Crucial in Project Management?
What Does it Take Monitoring Project Progress?
Monitoring Project Progress sounds simple. But many experienced project managers fail to do it correctly. Why? They focus on budget and schedule most of the time. While problems appear and accumulate in other aspects of a project. Though I believe, it is not a rocket science. … [Read more...] about What Does it Take Monitoring Project Progress?
Project Integration Management Beyond PMBOK Guide Processes
The meeting room was a bit worn out. Every bit of interior shows signs for thousands of interviews they had here. HR guy, Thomas I think, asked common prescreening questions like he never saw the CV. Why would they all do it? His out to call a project manager. He or she will cover the main part … [Read more...] about Project Integration Management Beyond PMBOK Guide Processes