In many ways, project management is a recent craft; but one that has learned a lot from the world of old manufacturing processes. And project managers are constantly finding ways to implement the knowledge and experiences of 20th-century manufacturing to contemporary project management. With that in mind – lean project methodology is a great example!...

Project management is a complicated yet crucial business practice. Getting projects isn’t a big deal, as managing and completing them on time is the factor that decides your credibility in the business. Imagine a scenario where you have multiple projects in hand, but you are struggling to complete them on time and in the promised...

I’ve managed enough projects over the years to tell you this with full confidence: most failures don’t happen because teams lack talent. They happen because the basics get skipped. That’s why project management best practices are no longer optional. They are what separate smooth execution from constant firefighting. I’ve watched budgets spiral because risks weren’t...

There are many approaches to project management, especially in software development. Among these, waterfall project management is one of the more interesting ones, seeing as it stems from the old days of the construction and manufacturing industries; it was not specifically designed with software development in mind. So, what is the waterfall methodology? Essentially, we’re...

Have you ever taken on a project where your client changed their vision mid-execution?  Or have you ever had a team meeting where you ensure all stakeholders, including clients, are a part of it? You must be thinking why is it important to have everyone involved. Well, when you take up a project from any...

Managing a project isn’t easy.  With the help of Project Management Software, there are so many challenges that project managers and team members face on a daily basis ranging from defining clear project goals and objectives to generating detailed reports every month to check team performance. Further, you could be facing other challenges such as...

Project management is no longer what it used to be; teams are adopting new tools, workflows, and technologies to meet the increasing demands of business.  As we step into , organizations are relying on data more than ever to understand what drives successful projects and where teams struggle.  That’s why tracking the latest project management...

What factors are really essential for successful project implementation for an IT team? Is it: Well, these are some good aspects to consider, but a case study conducted by Mohd Hairul Nizam Nasir explains there are seven critical success factors that every IT project needs to keep in mind. They are: It is crucial to ensure...

I have spent years watching smart, capable teams blow deadlines and budgets. And almost every time, the root cause was not a lack of effort. It was a methodology mismatch. They picked an approach that did not fit their project, their team, or their client, and paid for it in scope creep, rework, and missed...