Managing a project involves managing several parts. One of the parts is risk. Notice that it is not called ‘risk solving’ but is called ‘risk management’. The issues presented by some risks may be solved, but the risk handling process is management. Project types may vary, but risks tend to be categorized in a fashion [...]
(Some tips you may not learn in your classes) Okay, so you have the job, and you’re taking courses to improve your management skills. Then reality hits. You’re a little shocked. “There is something else I need to learn.” But it’s not in the courses, not really. It’s described in cartoons such as Dilbert, but [...]
An upcoming post will focus on cloud-based project management. This will cover some of the major providers, along with trends and tips for project managers. Services such as Basecamp (from 37 Signals) or Planbox offer collaborative project tools online. These fall into the overall Saas (Software As A Service) category of providers. The benefit is [...]
Below is a video about project management, designed as the start towards making a great project manager. What is a project? (an effort or initiative with a defined beginning and an end). What are the triggers of this initiative? What is project management and what does it mean to you? It is applying your intellect [...]
There are three primary types of project management methodologies: Linear or waterfall Spiral development Product development All three of these types of methodologies can be related to process management in some way or another. Linear or Waterfall Project Management Methodology — This methodology is sometimes referred to as the Life cycle, and is the best [...]
There are several properties that are generic to all project management methodologies, including all of the following: – A project management methodology should define all of the stages of work. These stages of work may vary based on how an organization wants to chunk out the work, but should define all five “W”s. These five [...]
Project management systems cannot be effective without some form of project management methodology in place. A project management system without a methodology of some sort will be challenged because nothing is measured. The term ‘project management methodology’ is being thrown around a lot these days, as software developers, vendors and consultants are claiming to have [...]