Tag: project management
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Your PMO Doesn’t Have a Reporting Problem. It Has a Visibility Problem.
Most PMOs already have reports. Weekly updates.Status dashboards.Project trackers.Executive summaries. Yet leadership teams still feel blindsided. Projects miss deadlines. Resources get stretched too thin. Priorities shift without warning. Decisions happen based on opinions instead of facts. That’s not a reporting problem. It’s a visibility problem. Reports Don’t Always Create Clarity A lot of PMOs assume…
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PMBOK 7 vs. PMBOK 8: What’s Changing—and What It Means for Your PMP Journey
If you’ve been anywhere near project management over the last few years, you know that the shift from PMBOK 6 to PMBOK 7 was a big one. It moved us away from rigid processes and into a more flexible, principle-based approach. Now, PMBOK 8 is taking that evolution a step further—and if you’re planning to…
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Transitioning from Waterfall to Agile – Realizing the Benefits for Organizations
Summary Why move from Waterfall to Agile? The landscape of project management and software development has undergone significant transformation with the advent of Agile methodologies. While the Waterfall model served as a cornerstone for many projects, the dynamic nature of today’s business environment often requires a more adaptive and responsive approach. This post aims to…
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Using the PERT Formula in Project Management to Accurately Measure the Length of Tasks
Accurately Measuring the Length of Tasks in Project Management Using the PERT Formula Project management often involves a series of tasks, each with its own set of uncertainties. Estimating the duration of these tasks can be challenging, especially when there are many unknown factors. One of the most reliable techniques to address this challenge is…
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Applying SMART Goals to Improve Your Putting: A Project Management Approach
Golfer? Struggling with your short game? Take a look at your game through the lens of a project manager! I want to talk to you about the intersection of project management and the art of putting. You may not realize this, but everything is a project, no matter how small or large the task. This…
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The Project Management of Parenting: A Mother’s Day Reflection
As we celebrate Mother’s Day this year, it’s worth reflecting on the ways that parenthood is an exercise in project management. Some of you may wonder, how does one incorporate project management principles into the daily grind of parenthood? Well, let me start by saying it’s not always an easy task. Parenthood can…
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3 Project Management Methodologies You Need to Know
Effective project management is essential for any successful team, but with so many methodologies to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide which one to use. In this guide, we’ll explore the top three project management methodologies, including their benefits and how they can help your team achieve its goals. Agile Methodology Agile methodology…
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A Trip to Disney World – The Ultimate Family Project
Everything we do in life is a project, even taking the family to Disney World. Upon returning from a recent family trip to Disney World, I reflected on how much Project Management and the adherence of its best practice methodologies went into the successful completion of our family project. Before I delve into some specific…
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5 Principles of Project Management for Event Planners
From an attendee’s standpoint, the best event is always something that runs seamlessly, without issues or delays. Planning corporate events can take a lot of energy, so not only do you need to be efficient, but you also have to be consistent. For event planners, the best way to create consistency with your work is…
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How to use a “Hybrid” Project Management approach
What is “Hybrid” project management? Simply put, hybrid project management is a blend of two or more common project management methodologies, such as Waterfall and Agile. Have you noticed over the past several years that the term “hybrid” project management has gained a lot of traction? You see it in job descriptions, recruiters use it…