How would you feel if your boss gave you a 23% raise? That's how much the Project Management Institute reports that certified project managers earn over and above non-certified ones. Job security also increased substantially over the 33,000 professionals surveyed in 37 countries. So how do you become a part of this club? I've been part of it for 14 years, and in … [Read more...]
Like many things in life, project management is an art form as well as a science. It's a delicate dance, a blend where intuition meets precision. While some may possess a natural flair for orchestrating chaos into order, the true mastery of this craft lies in understanding its scientific backbone. Fortunately, you don’t need to be a born artist to excel; a solid grasp … [Read more...]
Every project is a puzzle, and the pieces don’t fall into place by magic—they’re guided by the people who make it happen. That’s where the project organization chart comes in: a clear, visual snapshot of who’s doing what, who reports to whom, and how the team fits together. But more than just lines and boxes, it’s the backbone of accountability and collaboration, … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Project management can feel like herding cats while riding a unicycle and juggling flaming torches—all at once. But it doesn’t have to be a circus act. The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI), offers a structured framework to bring order to the chaos. But it’s not just a dusty textbook for earning your PMP … [Read more...]
The International Project Management Association (IPMA) provides an excellent standard for measuring project success. It's called the Project Excellence Model (PEM), and it establishes an analytical system of points for various categories. It is used in the selection of the IPMA Project Excellence Awards every year. It is documented within the Project … [Read more...]
