Project management is definitely no stranger to mistakes and failures. Not only that, but these mistakes can be quite costly: according, to Gartner half of projects that fail have a budget of over a million dollars. So, we shouldn’t assume that the biggest fails in project management are always...
Benefits of using cloud-based project management software for your business projects Easy access. ...
When a project has failed to deliver on its promises, it’s important to look at the hard data behind the project and the people working on it if lessons are to be learned from the mistakes made and those mistakes are not repeated. All business analysts...
Recent research conducted by credible companies such as the Standish Group, McKinsey & Company, Gallup, Geneca, and PMI, all point to very poor track track in project success! Here is a synopsis of their findings. Chances are that your projects are suffering from the same...
“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” ― Charles R. Swindoll "If the project gets into trouble its becasue somebody got the plannning wrong" The goal of the project isn’t defined properly The goal of the project is defined...
Have you got a defined and appropriate project management methodology or do you make things up as you go along? Industry research shows projects are delivered in one of three ways: (1) Let luck or fate deliver the project (2) Firefighting against the project deliverables (3) Building a...
What is Strategic Project Management? Strategic Project Management (SPM) is the process of thinking about your Projects in light of their connection to your strategic plan. In other words, Strategic Project Management is about forming clear links between your Projects and Strategic Objectives. The premise of Strategic Project Management...
Project Manager Perceptions of the Value of Organisational Project Management The purpose of this research is to investigate the effectiveness of organizational project management in delivering project value, from a project manager’s perspective and is the framework delivering project success. The world of project management has changed...
Companies use project management to achieve results in a measured, focused and predictable way. Project management processes keep complex plans organized and all individuals involved aligned and focused with specific roles and responsibilities. Companies use project management for these reasons: Project management creates a focus. Project...
Project management skills allow you to successfully take a project from start to finish with more effectivenss and efficiency. Regardless of your role on the team, improving your project management skills can have a direct impact on the team's ability to complete the project phase....