Every project, from software launches to skyscraper construction, follows a lifecycle—a roadmap that guides it from vision to victory. The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) distills this journey into five distinct phases, offering a proven framework for navigating complexity and delivering results. Whether you’re a seasoned project manager or just starting … [Read more...]
Like a surgeon has his eyes fixed on the patient's vital signs, attentively fixed on every beep of the monitor as a signal to adjust or proceed, project managers need to monitor their projects obsessively to make sure they do not veer off the plan. If the data ever shows that the project's heartbeat is dropping, swift action is usually the best medicine. Without this … [Read more...]
Every successful project, from building skyscrapers to launching software, hinges on a framework that keeps chaos at bay. That's where the PMBOK Guide's five process groups come in, a central foundation of project management theory. Although relegated to one of many project 'models' in the PMBOK version 7, they’re the backbone of project management, guiding teams from … [Read more...]
Managing projects is like steering a ship—success depends on a steady hand, a clear course, and the ability to navigate unpredictable waters. Whether you’re launching a product, building a team deliverable, or tackling a complex initiative, effective project management keeps everything on track and moving toward the destination. In this "Guide to Project Management," … [Read more...]
In the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) the process groups are the chronological phases that the project goes through, and the knowledge areas occur throughout any time during the process groups. The process groups are horizontal, and the knowledge areas are vertical. They are the core technical subject matter of the project management profession, and they … [Read more...]
Every successful project—whether it’s launching a product, building a bridge, or organizing an event—starts with a solid foundation. That’s where project management fundamentals come in. These core principles guide teams through planning, execution, and delivery, turning big ideas into tangible results. In this article, we’ll explore the essential building blocks of … [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...]
Many project managers have executed the technical work to perfection only to find out that stakeholders were not satisfied because communication was poor. Thus, project communication is sometimes more important than the technical work. Of course, the project manager needs to communicate when unexpected events occur. That's the domain of project risk … [Read more...]
Many documents are created in the profession of project management. Some of these are critical to the successful completion of the project, and others are merely intended for organizing the work flow. But the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) outlines many documents that have an integral place within the structure of project management, and the following list … [Read more...]
The foundation for project management theory is called process groups. But although it sounds complicated, process groups are simply phases that each project goes through. The five process groups are: Project Initiation Project Planning Project Execution Monitoring & Controlling Project Closing They all occur in chronological order except one. … [Read more...]
