Tips on Avoiding Problems with Vendors: Proper Vendor Management
One of the biggest problems that can come up in a project is difficulties with vendors or contractors. Learn some rules to follow when working with …
Continue ReadingIn PMBOK’s phases of project management, the third phase (Execution) and the fourth phase (Monitoring and Controlling) often feel as though they are one and the same. But, make no mistake – they are not, no matter what methodology you are using. Although, they are tied extremely close together. In fact, it’s sometimes necessary when you reach Phase four to return to Phase two and begin planning again. However, it’s probably more realistic to look at phase three and four this way: In Phase three, you execute your original project plan. But, it’s pretty rare that all of your project tasks are happening simultaneously. So, it’s quite possible that while you’re executing Task 2 (Phase 3), you’re monitoring Task 1 (Phase 4) to make sure the work is going according to the project plan (Phase 2).
One of the biggest problems that can come up in a project is difficulties with vendors or contractors. Learn some rules to follow when working with …
Continue ReadingLarge projects often rely on outsourcing to complete tasks, which becomes increasingly difficult to track and monitor as the project grows. It’s …
Continue ReadingMotivation is very important for maintaining focus on an issue. Have you ever been in a situation where you had no interesting in continuing a …
Continue ReadingMost products benefit from a pilot launch where the product is offered to select customers before the official launch. This endeavor needs to be …
Continue ReadingPart of your job as Project Manager is to keep concerned stakeholders up to date on the progress of your project. This is where Earned Value Analysis …
Continue ReadingPart of being a project leader means understanding how to manage a project. If you are the type where every phase, element and task is deemed urgent, …
Continue ReadingLearn how to match your body language with your words to send the right message every single time. If you know how to read others’ body language …
Continue ReadingA project manager relies on periodic feedback sessions to keep a team on track, within budget and cohesive. There are three techniques that promise …
Continue ReadingThis guide to the project monitor and control process provides a collection of insightful articles on these important project management stages. They …
Continue ReadingStatus reports, change orders, and even subcontractor status reports are a must on any construction project. An important element here is uniformity …
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