Project Integration is the “mother” to all other project knowledge areas and brings the knowledge and processes together where there is overlap, synergies and flow between other knowledge areas. It has the most processes of any knowledge area at 7 and spans the entire set of process groups. Looking at the Integration knowledge area in more depth, it can be broken down … [Read more...]
How to Perform Poka Yoke
Poka Yoke is a component of lean manufacturing which involves error proofing of the production process. Like the square peg that doesn't fit into a round hole, it involves designing processes to eliminate the ability to produce poor quality products. Each task in a production process is inspected for defects. If the defects emerging from a task are particularly … [Read more...]
How Does Just-In-Time Manufacturing Work?
Many people have heard of Just-in-time manufacturing. But how does it really work, and how can you use it to improve your operations? Most importantly, what are the risks when there is a hiccup in the supply of parts? Just-in-time manufacturing originated in post-war Japan, where there were neither raw materials nor space to build large factories, hence … [Read more...]
9 Parts of an Effective Project Status Report
Project status reports are essential tools for keeping teams, stakeholders, and leaders aligned on progress, challenges, and next steps. A well-crafted report provides clarity, builds trust, and ensures everyone understands where things stand. Projects are by definition temporary, that is, they have a defined beginning and end. For this reason, the project schedule is … [Read more...]
The 6 Steps of a Value Analysis
A Value Analysis attempts to improve the value of a project using value engineering methodology. This is defined by the Value Methodology Standard, published by SAVE International. It is defined as an assessment of a product that attempts to minimize its cost in relation to its functions. Typically, a value engineering team meets for 1-3 weeks, during which they work … [Read more...]
Agile Sprint Planning
The Agile project management revolution has affected planning more than anything else. Whereas project managers used to create a complex plan of the entire project and then hope to stick with the plan, today project management consists of iterations, or sprints, which adjust themselves to new project realities at each iteration. But that's not to say that planning has … [Read more...]
Elevate Your Game: What Every Amateur Can Learn from Project Management Gurus
Most people with the title of 'project manager' consist of amateurs or technical professionals who have risen to become project managers in title and authority. But even with minimal background, it is possible to become a wizard at project management who weaves spells of organization, foresight, and magic. This post aims to pull away the veil and provide your golden … [Read more...]
The 4 Parts of a Sprint in Agile
Since the beginning of civilization, sprinting has been one of man's most prominent pursuits. Being the fastest runner is an accomplishment worthy of praise and admiration. This ultimate form of achievement has many parallels to project management, where progress and pursuit of an end goal is a daily focus. The sprint is the basic building block of scrum, a … [Read more...]
How to Build an Agile Roadmap
In agile project management, the roadmap is the guiding document that provides the overall project plan. It is not equivalent to a traditional project schedule (gantt chart) because it is not a carved-in-stone plan whose precise execution is directly linked to project success. Because priorities change, the product roadmap is updated throughout the project, and this … [Read more...]
The Role of Blockchain in Modern Project Management
In an era where technology and innovation are at the forefront of business evolution, project managers are continually on the lookout for the magic formula that can streamline processes, enhance transparency, and ultimately drive project success. Enter blockchain technology. Often celebrated for its prowess in cryptocurrency, its potential in project management leads … [Read more...]