Project Management

Most project managers shudder at the mention of a project that requires working closely with a vendor; I know I did. The effort and complexity of these projects are vastly underestimated because the naïve assumption is that, “the vendor will do all the work, right?” About a quarter of the way through the project people...

Project management is constantly evolving and finding new ways to improve organizational efficiency. It’s a critical process because keeping teams under control – larger ones in particular – requires a substantial amount of time and often results in underperformance. For instance, a Wellingtone APM report shows that only 37% of professional teams in the UK complete...

Healthcare is one industry that always has high expectations. According to the 2018 Global Medical Trends Survey Report, the rise in patient count increased from 6.8% in 2017 to 7.2% in 2018. Over the past few years, there has been a massive increase in demand for medical staff, skilled expertise, and efficient healthcare project management....

The debate on Kanban vs Scrum is an ongoing one. While some users swear by Kanban for its increased task visibility, others rely on Scrum for integrating effortless change management. Well, initiating, executing, and managing a project is a complex process that requires careful planning, well-coordinated teamwork, and relevant expertise. In addition, it involves adopting...

If you Google “the top characteristics of a good project manager”, you’ll get the following results: Effective Communication Skills Team-Building Skills Technical Expertise Decision Making Skill These are great!  But, the key characteristic that the list misses out on is being proactive in project management. What’s proactive project management, you may ask? Let’s take an...

Most projects are usually doomed right from the start.  Why?  Three words – unclear project scope.  Defining scope of a project is extremely important to not only make sure no obstacles crop up unexpectedly but also to resolve any potential risks that may arise during its execution.   According to the Pulse of the Profession Report...

Imagine you’ve recently taken up a project after meeting with a client and understood what they wish to achieve through their vision. You gather your entire team to plan out how to execute the project within a set deadline. You allocate the resources and assign specific goals to your team members, and everything is going...

The blockchain technology is experiencing exponential growth and its market will be worth $2.3 billion by 2021. Until now, blockchain’s use was confined to cryptocurrency trading. That’s because it ensures a decentralized, secure, transparent, and cost-effective environment for the hassle-free exchange of cryptocurrencies. This is the reason for its acceptability across the world. And now...

Imagine this: You took up a project to organize an official event for a client – let’s say a technical workshop. You’ll have to keep in mind: What type or number of equipment will the workshop require? Who needs to be invited? Where should the workshop take place?  What would the time-stamping be of the...

Adjusting to changes in projects shouldn’t be a chore and it shouldn’t cause problems for everyone involved. Similarly, no change should be a huge surprise to everyone on a project. Working on a project, and anything you’re currently spending time on, with an agile approach can ensure issues are kept to a minimum. An agile...