Project Management
April 18, 2019

The Project Manager’s Guide to Vendor Selection

Most project managers shudder at the mention of a project that requires working closely with a vendor; I know I did. The effort and complexity of these projects are vastly underestimated because the naïve assumption is that, “the vendor will do all the work, right?” About a quarter of the way through the project people...
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April 12, 2019

How Internet of Things (IoT) Is Affecting Project Management

Project management is constantly evolving and finding new ways to improve organizational efficiency. It’s a critical process because keeping teams under control – larger ones in particular – requires a substantial amount of time and often results in underperformance. For instance, a Wellingtone APM report shows that only 37% of professional teams in the UK complete...
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April 5, 2019

Achieving 3 C’s of Healthcare With Effective Project Management

Healthcare is one industry that always has high expectations. According to the 2018 Global Medical Trends Survey Report, the rise in patient count increased from 6.8% in 2017 to 7.2% in 2018. Over the past few years, there has been a massive increase in demand for medical staff, skilled expertise, and efficient healthcare project management....
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April 4, 2019

Kanban vs. Scrum: Which to Use?

Initiating, executing, and managing a project is a complex process that requires careful planning, well-coordinated teamwork, and relevant expertise. But, what if it’s your first project and you have no idea how to start or how to manage things from the idea conceptualization till the product release? Don’t be concerned! There is a way to...
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April 2, 2019

Uncovering Project Management Hacks with Sante Vergini

When it comes to successful project management, there are a lot of reasons why managers fall short. Inefficient team communication and improper work management are two of the most common reasons that lead to project failure. But, achieving perfection in project management is next to impossible. The only way to ensure smooth project execution is...
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March 26, 2019

5 Ways Millennials Are Transforming Leadership in Corporate World

Millennials are not only challenging a myriad of existing business practices, but they are gradually disrupting the concept of corporate leadership as well. Evidently, the scenario associated with corporate leadership skills seems to be changing significantly as well. It is not anymore about money and recognition associated with the leadership positions. Rather, millennial leadership is...
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March 19, 2019

Project Managers – Learn to be Proactive Not Reactive

Project managers can have different approaches to supervise their team and get their work done. Some of them tend to be extremely crude and reactive. However, some believe in handling the situation differently by giving a reasonable solution. That’s what we are here to talk about – the reactive approach vs. the proactive approach to...
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March 18, 2019

One-to-One Interview with Elizabeth Harrin, The Project Management Expert

Project management is an important skill that organizations should have onboard for the successful completion of their project. But, many managers have a number of questions related to project management that go unanswered. Taking a few examples: Is project planning important? What will happen if we skip the initial phases? Why do project risks occur...
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March 14, 2019

How to Identify Project Scope: All You Need to Know

Most projects are usually doomed right from the start. Why? Three words – unclear project scope. Defining scope of a project is extremely important to not only make sure no obstacles crop up unexpectedly but also resolve any potential risks that may arise during its execution.   Haven’t we all heard about the Google Wave...
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March 12, 2019

Common Project Risks and How EPM Software is a Great Solution

Imagine you’ve recently taken up a project after meeting with a client and understood what they wish to achieve through their vision. You gather your entire team to plan out how to execute the project within a set deadline. You allocate your resources and assign specific goals to your team members and everything is going...
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