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Project Closure: Wrapping Up Projects Like a Pro people project integration management quality management Sep 10, 2023

The commencement of a new project is often celebrated with enthusiasm and optimism. However, it is equally essential to recognize the significance of the project closure phase. Project managers are often remembered for their delivery, so this is a time to shine. Let’s clarify the crucial role of closing in the life cycle of a project and why mastering this phase is imperative for project...

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Overcoming Common Project Management Challenges to Ensure Success communications management project integration management quality management resource management risk management schedule management scope management stakeholder management Jun 04, 2023

Project management plays a crucial role in the successful execution of any initiative, be it small or large. However, project managers often need help with the overall outcome. Today let’s explore common project management challenges and provide strategies and techniques to overcome them, ensuring project success. In addition, each challenge includes a link to additional tips and...

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Effective Project Management Metrics cost management people project integration management quality management resource management risk management scope management stakeholder management Feb 12, 2023

Effective project management is all about ensuring that your project is completed on time, within budget, to the required level of quality, and delights the customer. One of the key ways to do this is by using metrics to track the progress of your project and identify any potential issues before they become problems. Let’s look at seven critical metrics that you should be monitoring as a...

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4 Ways to Respect Your Client and Their Deliverables quality management risk management stakeholder management time management May 17, 2020

Always foster good relationships with the client and the team, and remember that the client has the final acceptance of deliverables. If you are practicing Agile, the client will also be a part of the team. Here are four ways you can use to demonstrate respect for your client.

  1. Respect the client's time. Conduct efficient meetings, starting with agendas, and ending with action items and...
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The Power of Checklists and Sign Offs quality management Sep 08, 2019

I usually have to visit a copy shop at least 2-3 times a year to fulfill various needs for PMI meetings and events. This past weekend I had a critical business need to have a small number of copies made and spiral bound for a customer meeting. With FedEx Kinko's being the closest, I dashed off last night to have the copies done. Since I don't frequently visit, this was like a "first visit" all...

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Less Inspection, More Prevention quality management Aug 25, 2019

If we look at the five levels of effective quality management, it's easy to see that proactive (taking preventative measures) is the least expensive way to go.  If clients find problems, or we find the problems just before the project goes to the customer, there is a cost to repair issues, as well as the possibility of other losses, such as loss of reputation or the client.  A solid...

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7 Steps to Better Project Problem Solving project integration management quality management risk management Jun 23, 2019

Problem-solving is a skill needed for all project phases and knowledge areas.  Here are seven steps to take to improve your problem solving:

  1. Understand the problem. Remember, Einstein recommended 55 minutes to understand an hour-to-solve problem.
  2. Identify 3-5 of the best alternatives. These should solve the problem most efficiently, completely, ethically, and with the least cost.
  3. Select a...
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Checklist to Avoid Project Chaos project integration management quality management Jun 09, 2019

If your projects feel like "herding cats" or constant "fire-fighting", you are not doing something right. Check these five items first to avoid project chaos:

  1. Define project success upfront with the project sponsor.
  2. Do sufficient planning and get team and stakeholder buy-in.
  3. Have a sound problem solving and decision-making process (and follow it).
  4. Have a strong project management methodology...
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"PLAN" is not a Four Letter Word (Part I) project integration management quality management schedule management Jan 13, 2019

Back in the early 80s, when corporations like IBM and Univac were mainframe giants, it took the typical systems team 3-5 years to produce a new compiler. It was during that time I took on a project to finish where some R&D left off. The goal: produce a compiler, assembler, and linkage editor for a family of computers in use in the world’s largest private computer network. This was...

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