At the beginning of any software project, teams and organizations have to first deal with the question of agile vs. waterfall. Software projects follow a methodology of clearly defined processes or software development life...
If project management means doing things right all the time, then project portfolio management (PPM) means doing the right things at the right time. An enterprise usually has business goals and strategies. Each department...
There are different schools of thought about the number of phases during a project. Some claim there are 3 phases, others say it’s 5. At the base of it, the PMBOK points-out that the number...
Project management software helps project managers and teams complete client requirements and manage time, budget, and scope constraints. However, with so many available options, choosing the right project management tool can be confusing, and...
Every team goes through the five stages of team development. First, here’s some background on team development. The first four stages of team growth were first developed by Bruce Wayne Tuckman and published in...
Before we present our project charter example, we are happy to announce that we have partnered with Master of Project Academy to bring you a real Project Charter Template you can download. They offer...
After WWII, Americans brought in experts to help rebuild the Japanese industry. One of the approaches introduced was the small-step work improvement method developed in the USA for the production of war equipment. The...
Telecommunication service providers introduced service-level agreements (SLA) within contracts with their customers in the 1980s. SLAs became more popular in the following years due to outsourcing. Today, many organizations are using SLA not only...
(This post has been updated for 2020.) The Project Management Institute (PMI) offers specialized credentials in Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certifications. Project professionals who achieve any of...
(This post has been updated for 2020.) Synopsis: Smart Program Management Office (PMO) and Professional Services Organization (PSO) leaders can solve the many obstacles inherent in hybrid portfolios. Written by business leader and PMO...
