A good plan can help you in risk analysis, but it can not guarantee that your project will run smoothly. If you are associated with any stage of software project development life cycle, you most probably agree with this quote. It is important to have a smartly constructed plan in place to complete a software...

“Success in life is about project management. Determine deliverables, make milestones, and always pursue the critical path.”  ― Ryan Lilly It wouldn’t be wrong to say that ‘Deliverable’ is the favorite word of every project manager, as they use this term multiple times in a day.  For project managers, attaining project deliverables is significant because...

“In-house development or freelancers?” “Multitasking or one task per developer?” “How to tackle the lag at the time of project delivery?” When trying to implement projects efficiently, these are a few questions (among many!) that crop in a manager’s mind regarding time management.  For many developers and managers out there, project delivery is always rushed...

The progress of a project can be as unpredictable as the weather- you never know when a new requirement comes up and dwindles the foundations of the project.  Project scope creep has come across as a nightmare for most managers as it can add to an already stressed team with no leverage in terms of...

Project managers, who have just begun working on a project, may find it really stressful and time-consuming to manage multiple tasks, especially if they don’t know the basics.  Imagine you get a promotion as a project manager and are now solely responsible for various management tasks. If you have just entered this field, there is...

Imagine this: You take up a new project with a new client. You set up meetings to understand and plan the project execution strategy. You adopt project management software to ensure workflow is streamlined and all project deadlines are met. But, you overlooked a few factors: The software didn’t have a reporting feature, making it...

Imagine you have a diverse set of people in your team, each coming from different backgrounds. They have a different way to work, and their work ethics might differ from what you have set for yourself.  Now, as a project manager, how would you feel about this? There are two ways to deal with such...

Are project goals and project objectives both the same thing? Yes? Then, why so?  If not, then again, why do you think these two terms are different? Taking a broader outlook, most people tend to use the words ‘project goals’ and ‘project objectives’ interchangeably. But, there is a world of difference between the two. Let’s...

Setting accurate and realistic project management goals is essential to ensure a hassle-free execution. Why? Let’s take the example of New Coke that was introduced in 1985 to get a clearer picture: So, in 1985, Coca-Cola introduced “New Coke”. They did their research and changed the drink formula to make it taste better, or so...

Project management is one of those things that appears to be a relatively easy thing to accomplish — until you get started it.  As organizations grow, their ability to consistently manage and deliver projects starts to play a much bigger role.  Top organizations know that project management covers a lot of aspects, including: Ticking off...