It’s true, some project management professionals don’t look forward to the day their project moves from “in progress” to “complete.” While most project wrap-up activities bring with them a sense of relief and accomplishment, there are aspects of a project’s completion that can sometimes make the event less than festive. What is it about completing…
WHEN ESTIMATING GOES WRONG
December 15, 2014 by
Even the most seasoned project management professionals can draft estimates that miss the mark. When they occur they’re usually off by just a little, though occasionally they’re off by miles. But because so much of the project management process relies on these estimates, even a minor flaw can have large impacts on the team’s ability…
6 THINGS TO DO WHEN A COWORKER LEAVES
November 13, 2014 by
In addition to the standard exit interviews most organizations carry out, there are also a handful of additional items the project team should close the loop on whenever a project management professional or other key Project Team member leaves. By working through the following 6 items, the project office will be ready to continue moving forward…
WHAT CAN YOU ACCOMPLISH IN TWENTY MINUTES?
September 11, 2014 by
Setting aside small amounts of time every day to accomplish big things is a popular strategy. With the hectic schedules that are typical for most project management professionals, it can be tremendously effective. The tasks PMP®s can tackle with this simple approach are as diverse as they are impressive. If you’re looking for a way…
TECHNOLOGY CAN INCREASE Project Team PRODUCTIVITY AND IMPROVE PROJECT RESULTS
July 18, 2014 by
Technology has done wonders for the field of project management. From enabling our penchant for anytime, anywhere communications to the need to track burgeoning sets of detailed benchmarking data, technology tools help teams boost productivity and improve results. But there are still areas where technology isn’t always used to its maximum potential. See if your…
Benchmarking Blunders
June 19, 2014 by
Most Project Teams have encountered them: those times when benchmarking data is either lost, doesn’t make sense, or just flat doesn’t support the business case the project team is trying to make. See if your organization has stumbled into any of these benchmarking blunders. We’ve also included tips for finding a resolution to each of…
Motion Graphic – The Control Process
April 29, 2014 by
The foundation for successful projects is the use of a formal, proactive control process continuously over the life of the project. Though most studies agree on its importance, the control process tends to be the single most common element that project teams underemphasize. PMAlliance can help implement a best in class, proven control process that…
How to Be Successful at Breaking Large Projects Into Many Smaller Ones
January 6, 2014 by
Breaking large or complex projects into many smaller projects has quite a few benefits. But there can also be a few pitfalls project management professionals should be aware of—some that can cause headaches for your Project Team, and others that can derail a project entirely. Make sure your project managers know about these lurking traps and how to…
Communication strategies and pumpkin pie
November 25, 2013 by
Turkey, stuffing, and pie are Thanksgiving staples, but communication? It turns out that good communication channels are crucial to putting on a first-rate holiday event. Here we’ll look at the strategies Thanksgiving planners use and how they jive with good project management.
IDEAS INTO ACTION: WHAT HAPPENS AFTER BRAINSTORMING?
November 14, 2013 by
Many project management teams are good at brainstorming new ways to make their processes more efficient and to devise strategies that allow them to have repeatable successes. But sometimes moving those innovations into practice is harder than coming up with the ideas in the first place. How good is your Project Team at turning all…
