Practical
Management Practices for Successful Projects
TOPICS: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
It Takes a
Process to Manage a Project
Project management is defined by the set of principles, methodologies, procedures and practices
used to ensure that "projects" are completed on time, on budget and as required.
To qualify as a project, the designated initiative must have
specific goals, a clear beginning and end, assigned resources, and an organized sequence of
activities, tasks and events.
Make the Process
Fit the Project
There are much written about how to manage projects, but projects
can't simply be managed by the book. Projects happen in the
real world - and in the real world, practices have to be aligned
with capabilities and constraints. That's why we developed our
own fast track
management process - to provide real-world, flexible project
management practices, fully adaptable to the limitations we all
face.
Also see: The Project Management Glossary
Featured Project Management Articles
How Big is Your
Project? Project Sizing Standards and Practices
Projects come in all types and sizes - and when it comes to
management tactics and strategies - one size does not fit all.
more
Risk Management
Series: Identifying Project Risks
Every project involves some degree of risk ("nothing ventured,
nothing gained...."), but that risk can be controlled with some
careful analysis, planning and communication.
more
Four Steps to
Realistic Budgets
How much will your next project cost? That is probably one of
the most difficult questions every project manager will face.
more
Estimating and
Tracking Project Costs
Project cost management can be the most complicated, political, (and
potentially tedious) element of the project management process.
more
How to Keep Stakeholders Informed and
Motivated
"Why can't my project be completed sooner"? That's an all too common
question.
more
Top 4 Steps to a Motivated Project Team
What do you need to know to motivate
your team to success? To motivate individuals working as
a team you have to balance individual recognition with group
recognition. more
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