Document control, in project management, is a function that involves the tracking of project documents to ensure confidence in their use. Projects of all sizes use document control to track the important technical documents that the project depends on the accomplish its objectives. Although we focus more on the project's technical documents in this article, the … [Read more...]
10 Roles and Responsibilities of a PMO
There is much confusion over what roles a project management office (PMO) plays, and indeed the term is quite broad. But PMO's have undergone significant development in recent years and their roles have become more standardized. So whether you're considering establishing a new PMO or wondering what roles your existing PMO should play, use this comprehensive list … [Read more...]
4 Types of Project Offices
In most organizations, if nobody is responsible for maintaining project management practices they will fade away and become just another fad. For this reason, we have seen the rise of the project office. Project offices come in a variety of forms, but can be loosely broken into the categories of duties and authority. Each type of project office provides a … [Read more...]
What is a Project Management Office?
A Project Management Office, usually abbreviated PMO, is an organizational project support function which assists project managers in the management of projects. There is no single definition of a PMO, and the roles and responsibilities vary quite widely. It depends mostly on the organization's project support needs. Some PMO's perform project management … [Read more...]
The IPMA Project Excellence Model
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...]
Guide to Project Management Methodologies
In many areas of life there are multiple ways to accomplish a goal, and project management is no different. At its most basic level, project management is the organization of people to accomplish a task. Humans have been successfully performing complex projects, like the ancient pyramids of Egypt, for thousands of years however today the processes and methods are … [Read more...]
The 26 Project Documents of PRINCE2
PRINCE2 is a project management methodology which specifies a series of project management documents (called products) that aid the project manager in carrying out their duties. Each PRINCE2 process and theme are mapped to the documents which are used to carry out that process. The documents (products) are core to the methodology. PRINCE2's documents … [Read more...]
The 9 Project Roles in PRINCE2
PRINCE2 is one of the main project management methodologies in use in the world today. PRINCE2 is built on the foundation of project roles. There are 9 roles outlined in the method, which all must be filled even if the same person fills multiple roles. These roles are: Executive Project Board Senior User Senior Supplier Project … [Read more...]
The Triple Constraint
In project management, like most things in life, there is no free lunch. If you want to finish sooner, you will have to cut the project scope. If you want lower costs, you have to cut expenses. If you want higher quality, you have to pay more. This constant tug of war is called the Triple Constraint, also known as the Project Management Triangle, or … [Read more...]
Project Resource Management According to the PMBOK
Managing the project resources is how the project manager spends most of their time. From ordering supplies, to training team members, to paying bills, the project resources are a seemingly bottomless pit of active management. Meanwhile, the project team is one of the most important components of project success - Having confidence that your team is going to … [Read more...]