A Project Management Office, usually abbreviated PMO, is an organizational project support function which assists project managers in the management of projects. There is no single definition of a PMO, and the roles and responsibilities vary quite widely. It depends mostly on the organization's project support needs. Some PMO's perform project management tasks, … [Read more...]
In many areas of life there are multiple ways to accomplish a goal, and project management is no different. At its most basic level, project management is the organization of people to accomplish a task. Humans have been successfully performing complex projects, like the ancient pyramids of Egypt, for thousands of years however today the processes and methods are … [Read more...]
The project plan is like the flight plan filed by a pilot prior to embarking on a journey. It communicates how the project will attempt to reach its destination. The project plan is the strategy that will be used to produce the project's products, services, or results. It is written in sufficient detail to communicate to executives and stakeholders how the … [Read more...]
Project management certification is a great way to make your career take off. Promotions, salary increases, and prestige are just some of the rewards waiting at the end of the journey, but not all certifications are equivalent. Hence, it's important to have a flight plan prior to spending many hours obtaining a certification you might regret. A pilot that's … [Read more...]
The International Project Management Association (IPMA) maintains a project management methodology and certification scheme which is outlined in the Individual Competence Baseline. This manual outlines 29 'competence elements' which define a competent project manager. The competence elements are divided into three subcategories: Perspective People … [Read more...]
There are three project management organizations who define the profession of project management: Project Management Institute (PMI) International Project Management Association (IPMA) Axelos Project Management Institute Based in the United States, the Project Management Institute is seen by some as the main official source for project management standards, … [Read more...]
