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Core project management methodologies, frameworks, and best practices. Covers project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Includes topics like scope management, timeline planning, resource allocation, risk management, and project lifecycle management across methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
First of all, what is a Risk Register? A risk register is a document or tool used by project managers to identify, assess, track, and manage risks throughout the duration of a project. It serves as a central repository for documenting and monitoring potential risks that could impact the project’s objectives, schedule, budget, or quality….
Scope creep typically occurs during the execution phase of a project, although it can also arise at any stage throughout the project lifecycle. If you are new to Project management and would like learn more on the project management lifecycle, please refer to the 5 Phases of Project Management Life Cycle PMBOK guide explains Scope…
Earned value (EV) represents the value of the work completed in terms of the budget allocated for that work. It indicates the budget associated with the completed portion of the authorized work. The measurement of EV should be aligned with the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), and it should not exceed the authorized Planned Value (PV)…
Project organization is a structure that facilitates and motivates coordination and implementation of activities of the project. In other words, Project organization refers to the way a project team is structured and how its members are coordinated to achieve the project’s objectives. It involves defining Project Organization Structures Project organization can vary depending on the…
As per the PMBOK 6th edition Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM) is an agile project delivery framework initially designed to add more rigor to existing iterative methods popular in the 1990s. It was developed as a noncommercial collaboration among industry leaders. DSDM is known best for its emphasis on constraint-driven delivery. The framework will set…
List the people you admire and look to for advice… We always admire people and no matter how great you are, I am sure you may have a role model Let it be it’s your father mother or school teacher during your childhood days or your close friend whom you wanted to see and talk,…
Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow. We humans are emotional creatures whether we agree or not There are tons of decisions we make on a daily basis. Sometimes it’s positive on us and some turns against us which is considered a learning opportunity Coming to the topic…
Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently? While everyone goes through this phase of life where I wish I knew this a decade before or even say I hope I had done this, which could have turned things differently. No one is an exception…
How do you unwind after a demanding day? 1. Jot down what good happened for the day (things could have been better too) 2. Take a long walk 3. Eat some good food 4. Talk to Family 5. Be kind to myself and grateful for the people around me OfCourse not exactly in same order……
As managers/leaders, we need to be constantly aware of what is going on with the people we lead and project statuses across the board. Leaders do take a very difficult role of coaching consistently to innovate and participate to understand the emotions of people and motivate them for greater success. Happy teachers’ day! Once again,…
Prior to covid19, some major companies did believe and follow the hybrid model, letting their team members work from home and offices. This was mainly because people needed flexibility and never saw the office as the only space for work. Let’s do a deep dive in terms of What is a Hybrid team? What is…
Knowing your Stakeholders isn’t just enough, here are the steps to manage and build trust and relationships. More importantly how to build a solid stakeholder engagement. Before we get started, let’s learn the basics! What is a Stakeholder? “A stakeholder has a vested interest in a company and can either affect or be affected by a business operations and performance.” Depending on the business…
Project management software helps project managers and their teams to complete stakeholder’s requirements and manage time, budget, and scope constraints. This business application provides benefits, especially if chosen correctly to match the requirements of the organization. More importantly project management software helps to organize client requirements, collaborate internally avoiding unnecessary back and forth communications, managing…
Isn’t this sentence true? Experience is the one that sets you apart from others I was watching an interview today and this sentence just stuck in my head, which inspired me to write this piece. “Life is all about experience and each of us are differentiated based on the experience we have gained” Your experience…
Irrespective of the event you are attending, you must have heard this word “Innovation” a million times. Every organization aspires to be at the forefront and Innovate consistently. Here is why Innovation is critical within yourself and towards your diverse teams you lead. No body wants to stay behind let it companies or Individuals, we…
Everyone wants to explore and find better opportunities in their career span, some definitely look out for better roles and few for better salaries or package. However, there are a few basic etiquettes which needs to be remembered and followed before moving on to your next adventure so that you don’t burn the bridges while…
If you have decided to prepare for your PMP Examination then it is definitely a good decision and you will be proud of the journey you went through and the day you receive your PMP credentials. Of course, studying for your PMP exam or any examination is stressful, you definitely need space and peace of…
Chasing the problems to solve them on a daily basis is a common challenge as part of our daily work life. When you solve one problem, another appears, and when you solve the new one, yet another appears. Lets imagine most of these potential delays are coming due to the cross functional dependencies then how…
Agile is nothing but the ability to move quickly and efficiently in an uncertain environment (being Iterative & Incremental). In simple words, Agile is a mindset towards change With the Agile mindset in place the agile values and principles provides guidance on how to create and respond to change and how to deal with uncertainty….
Have you been planning for a while to take the PMP Exam? Are you not able to dedicate your time to prepare? Not sure where and how to get started? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, continue reading According to PMI, Research indicates that employers will need to fill nearly 2.2 million…
Today I am going to touch upon a very important subject while you manage and build your teams. We cannot take the word “Culture” lightly while managing or leading teams Culture refers to peoples background, belief system, understanding about life based on their surroundings, nation etc.…. Well Everything – you cannot change somebody overnight and embed your…
“I am still learning” – Michelangelo at the age of 87 The goal of a Project manager is to plan, organize and complete the projects on time, within budget and scope Wish it was that easy! In order to do that, consistent learning about new technologies, awareness of the latest tools and people management skills…
Coach your people for tomorrow as the new skills are essential to produce financial and intangible benefits for your business. “Coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to maximize their own performance. It is helping them to learn, rather than teaching them.” Sir John Whitmore Are you a subject matter expert, team leader or a manager? If yes?…
it’s a massive important document for a business owner or a manager – but why? Wikipedia explains Operations Manual as well if you are seeing it for the first time, it’s quite a lot to digest, let me try to make it simple for you Operations manual is an Encyclopedia for your company or business it serves as…
have you ever accepted your manager as your Leader? let me start by asking, have you ever told someone that, I am really proud of my manager today? or I hate my manager the most? where do you belong? I am sure you must have experienced both of these above situations in your career In…
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