In today’s fast-paced business world, making a compelling argument for your ideas can mean the difference between stagnation and success. Whether you’re pitching a new project, seeking investment, or driving organizational change, a well-crafted business case is your blueprint for winning support. But what makes a business case truly effective? It’s not just about … [Read more...]
Before a project even begins, a project charter is a document that incorporates the project and appoints the project manager. More than just a formality, it’s the foundation stone that defines the project’s purpose, scope, and direction, setting the stage for everything that follows. Think of it as the project’s birth certificate—a concise yet powerful declaration that … [Read more...]
Every day projects kick off with big dreams and bold promises, only to crash and burn because no one mapped out the how, when, or who. Project planning is the unsung hero that turns chaos into clarity, setting the stage for success before a single task begins. It’s not just about schedules and budgets—it’s about building a roadmap that keeps everyone on track and every … [Read more...]
Projects don't manage themselves. Professional project management requires the development of a plan that outlines how it will be managed. According to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (section 4.2), the project management plan fulfills this purpose. Although it includes any and all items that define the management of the project, there are certain standard … [Read more...]
Change is the only constant thing in life. - Heraclitus, Greek Philosopher Human nature is such that, if you ask me to do something for you, you expect me to have a plan and, following your approval of that plan, to adhere to it. That's why project management involves the development of a project management plan, which includes the budget, schedule, stakeholder … [Read more...]
The first knowledge area within the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) is called Project Integration Management. Although most people forget about it after writing the PMP exam (because it is a unique knowledge area that underpins all of the other, more visible ones), this knowledge area is in fact the one most utilized on a day-to-day basis by … [Read more...]
The purpose of the project brief is to provide the foundation upon which the project rests. It establishes the parameters under which the project is initiated, as well as the stakeholder inputs into the initiation phase. It is prepared by the project manager, reviewed by the senior users and suppliers, and approved by the executive. The contents of the … [Read more...]
Before a project even begins, a project charter is a document that incorporates the project and appoints the project manager. Many projects operate without a project charter, even multimillion dollar projects. But the formal authorization of the project by the performing organization can be important to ensure the lines of authority are clear and identify what the … [Read more...]
Unlike most of the project management knowledge areas, which deal with a specific area of expertise of the project manager, the Project Integration Management knowledge area is something of a catch-all, containing many of the everyday actions of a project manager. It is the glue that holds the project together. The processes within the Project Integration Management … [Read more...]
A project manager's roadmap and guiding document is called a project management plan. It puts all the pieces of project management together into one coherent place. Rather than holding all the pieces of the project in your head (like alot of project managers I know) it's incredibly helpful to organize them on paper and to have a plan. To be a rock star project manager, … [Read more...]
