Project goals and objectives are developed early in both project management and business analysis. In project management, goals and objectives are defined during the creation of the project charter. In…

It is easy to see that business practices today are dominated by technology. Many people have smartphones that are used for texting, emailing, and talking. The portability of these devices…

The fast pace of business produces a lot of ideas around potential work. A project request, often referred to as a project demand can originate from numerous places within an…

Readiness Assessments are widely used for the adoption of large-scale enterprise software applications such as Electronic Medical Records, Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, and Customer Relationship Management applications. For organizations preparing…

Project management vs. behavioral management, find out more? I am often met with behavioral obstacles as a project manager. Many times these obstacles surface during the planning stage of the…

Progressive elaboration is a key concept in the discipline of project management. Projects are always evolving and often require a detailed project manager to revisit baselines and modify them with…

With traditional project management, the focus is on the plan and the work that needs to get done. There is some comfort in managing a plan. It is definable, real,…

How about a philosophical approach to managing change? Change happens frequently in a project, within a large program, and an overall portfolio. Having an open mind and being somewhat philosophical…

For project managers looking to lead with a structured approach, effective communication is key. When people refer to the discipline of project management, they usually refer to the tools and…

PMWorld 360 would like to announce that Edward Witchey has joined our all-star team of certified project management contributors and writes about project planning and business requirements. Edward Witchey, PMP,…