Getting to the heart of what clients really want and accurately gathering and interpreting requirements is key to any project's success. That's where the magic of requirement gathering comes in—it's all about tuning into those needs, ensuring we're on the same page from the start.In this blog, we will ...
Accurate estimation is an important part of Agile project management. It allows teams to plan effectively, set realistic expectations, and deliver value to stakeholders. In this blog article, we will explore the concept of T-shirt sizing as a method for estimation in Agile projects. By understanding ...
Projects get transferred from one person or group to another in business every day. Whether the current project manager decides to quit or the project is moved to another department, this is very common in organizations today. Still, that doesn’t make it simple or fast. Transferring important projects ...
Let’s do some numbers, shall we? According to research, organizatons that use tried and tested project management practices waste 28 times less money than those that don’t implement them. That is a staggering difference. One of the project management practices that contributes to that figure is lessons ...
In the complex world of project management, juggling various tasks and ensuring they are completed on time is paramount. However, these tasks can often be large, multifaceted, and intimidating. That's where the art of breaking down tasks comes into play.Breaking down tasks, or task decomposition or chunking ...
Don’t you sometimes feel so overwhelmed by your workload that throwing your computer out of the window seems like a perfectly reasonable solution? Indeed, when you have a lot on your plate, it might be challenging to focus on a single task, and actually get down to work. Assuming you know what’s ...
“I’ve never had a project delayed”, said no project manager ever. Why? Because that, right there, is mission impossible, and every project manager knows it.Delays are your non–negotiables in project management. They will test your patience. They’ll test your leadership skills. They’ll push ...
The work has come to an end. The goods have been delivered, and you are one step away from throwing a party to celebrate reaching the project finish line.But then you remember: there’s still the project closure you need to wrap up. So you start to scramble around, trying to find and tie all the loose ...
Where do I start? That’s the first question you’ll ask yourself. The minute you sit down to create a project schedule, you’ll become overwhelmed and baffled by the sheer amount of things (tasks) you’ll have to get in order and alignment.For most project managers, project scheduling is one of ...
Every project deserves its own private launch party – an event where the gang gets together to meet, celebrate and initiate the work they’re about to take on as one team. In the real world, that party would be called the project kickoff meeting. A more or less formal meeting with a snazzy presentation ...
An idea without a purpose is not an idea worth pursuing. At least not in project management. Every project is an ambitious venture. To take your idea and give it legs, it needs to pass the project initiation phase with flying colors. This means you need to construct and develop an irresistible business ...
You’re project has gone into implementation mode. While everyone on the project team gets knee-deep into their action items, you, the project manager, try to stay across all the moving parts. The deadlines, the budgets, the roll out of deliverables that have dependent tasks attached to them, and the ...