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 …
Project Management
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PM involves the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to direct activities that will help meet the requirements of a project. There are five main processes involved in project management, they are initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and finally closing.
There are ten areas of knowledge PM relies on integration, scope, time, cost, quality, procurement, human resources, communications, risk management, and stakeholder management.
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Portfolio management as a key strategic organizational transformation tool
Portfolio management is a critical tool for strategic organizational transformation to optimize their operations and achieve their strategic objectives. In today’s business environment, where competition is fierce and market dynamics …
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Multi-dimensional communication is key for project success
by Paul Kesler
Developing effective communication strategies is an essential part of project success. Paul Kesler discusses successful communication and why multi-dimensional communication holds the key. “Communication leads to community, that is, to …
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Why having too many priorities is counterproductive to your top priority
by Jan Schiller
Too many project priorities or competing priorities? Having more than one priority is the quickest way to diminish all of your priorities, especially your top priority. According to Dictionary.com, the …
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Project plans are more than just a task list
In this PMWorld 360 video, Alison Mills-Long discusses what project plans are and why they are important in project management. She also explains why a project plan is more than …
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5 Rules for productive team communication
by Leigh Espy
How can you develop healthy and productive team communication? There are times when it can be good for teams to have conversations that may be uncomfortable or challenging. If a …
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Steps to creating a project portfolio
Studies report that most firms, especially private ones, are usually focused on increasing their profit over time. At the same time, these companies need to achieve their strategic goals by …
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Agile methodology: Why faster doesn’t mean better
Learn about how and when to use Agile methodology. Over countless years and projects, Project Managers (PMs) have been working to define a better, faster, and easier way to deal …
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Part 2: Basic business analyst skills and concepts
by Jerry Foley
Interested in finding out about basic business analyst skills and concepts? In Part 2 of this six-part series of articles, we will continue to explore the basic skills and concepts. …
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How to unlock project portfolio team success with organization charts
by Jan Schiller
A project portfolio requires contributions from several, sometimes hundreds, of people. Your perspective of your project portfolio team matters. Making one shift can unleash the potential of your team and …