Effective project team management is the backbone of successful project delivery. It involves guiding team members, aligning resources, and resolving challenges to drive optimal performance. While it’s one of the most critical aspects of project management, it’s also one of the most complex, inspiring countless books and diverse approaches. At its core, however, … [Read more...]
Stakeholders are to a project like players are to a team. Having the best players is one of the easiest ways to win the game, although strategy and tactics led by the coach (project manager) can go a long ways. Thus, successful projects know who their stakeholders are and what motivates them. That's where stakeholder analysis comes in. What is a Stakeholder … [Read more...]
Project scope issues are the number one reason for unhappy clients and customers. Human nature is such that unauthorized tasks will always want to slip into a project unannounced, thus project scope management is just as important as the more visible aspects of project management like scheduling and budgeting. For that reason, effective project scope management is … [Read more...]
From the awe-inspiring pyramids of ancient Egypt to modern-day initiatives, humans have long tackled complex projects. The more complex and technically challenging a project becomes, the more intricate dependencies, advanced technologies, and diverse teams can lead to increased risks, miscommunication, and scope creep if not carefully managed. Today, these efforts … [Read more...]
So you want to be certified as a project manager? Certification has many benefits, such as: Promotion Higher pay Recognition Whatever your reasons for pursuing certification, there are several different types of certification you could choose to achieve your goals. These fall into the following two basic categories: Project Manager. For the "full" … [Read more...]
The IPMA level D designation is an entry level project management certification issued by the International Project Management Association (IPMA) through member associations in each country. The nickname for level D certification is 'Certified Project Management Associate.' There are about 175,000 certifications worldwide in level D, the lowest of the four levels of … [Read more...]
How would you feel if your boss gave you a 23% raise? That's how much the Project Management Institute reports that certified project managers earn over and above non-certified ones. Job security also increased substantially over the 33,000 professionals surveyed in 37 countries. So how do you become a part of this club? I've been part of it for 14 years, and in … [Read more...]
Project management certification is a great way to make your career take off. Promotions, salary increases, and prestige are just some of the rewards waiting at the end of the journey, but not all certifications are equivalent. Hence, it's important to have a flight plan prior to spending many hours obtaining a certification you might regret. A pilot that's … [Read more...]
The International Project Management Association (IPMA) provides an excellent standard for measuring project success. It's called the Project Excellence Model (PEM), and it establishes an analytical system of points for various categories. It is used in the selection of the IPMA Project Excellence Awards every year. It is documented within the Project … [Read more...]
The IPMA Level C designation is a project manager certification issued by the International Project Management Association (IPMA). The nickname for level C certification is ‘Certified Project Manager.’ Level C is for project managers on smaller or non-complex projects where relationships often play a larger role than rigid adherence to project management … [Read more...]
