Category: Project Management Articles

A lot of projects are complex, time- consuming, and complicated because there are a lot of considerations to look into. It is important to look into how much resources each task requires and how long it would take to complete it. There will inevitably be dependencies between tasks which need to be identified to mitigate…

As found by a reputable market research firm, approximately 37% of the projects fail in a year. With this high rate of failure it is vital that all the necessary steps are taken to ensure that the project is signed off successfully. This article throws light on the best practices to be followed for making…

Most often we come across projects shelved because of poor execution or projects overshooting budgets, time etc. These issues can be prevented from occurring if the right steps are taken. In this article we try to highlight the possible causes for project management pitfalls. Earlier there used to be an additional issue of absence of…

Project management is all about planning, organizing, leading and controlling a project by using minimum resources. The demand for project managers has been increasing day by day. As a result, more numbers of youngsters are getting degree in project management. A large number of educational institutions are offering bachelors and master courses in project management…

It’s true that meetings are often called to provide the perception that a project is progressing and the attendees leave the meeting feeling that nothing was resolved on or progressed. A project manager’s key role is to facilitate work, either your own on a small project, or that done by other people. To be a…

Project management is a dynamic industry that is constantly changing with the times. 2011 has been a great year for people involved in project management and 2012 promises to be even better. The rough economy is forcing many organizations to focus on business process management to create efficiencies in their system. Meanwhile, the widespread availability…

Basecamp is the first online project management application and the leading product from the stables of 37Signals. It is the brainchild of 37Signals founder Jason Fried and has been launched in the year 2004. Jason has been named as one of the top 35 innovators the world over in the less than 35 years category.…

Project managers have to face various ethical issues every day. The major problem is that they are not given proper training regarding ethical issues. The educational institutions only focus on the professional or technical knowledge. Ethical issues especially those related to workplace if not resolved properly, results in a decrease in the efficiency of team…

Project Managers need to go beyond managing projects. It is just as important for project managers to manage their career and invest time and effort towards their professional development. In context of project management, professional development implies acquiring knowledge and skills which are standardized and up to date with the constantly evolving practice of project…

When you’re looking for project management software, it is first important to have an in-depth understanding of your requirements. The reasons for using the software must be clear-cut because this will let you identify the exact features you need accurately and quickly. There are many types of project management software out there with varying features.…