Project management can be a complex endeavor, with many moving parts. But how do you know if the project is on track and achieving its goals? The answer is Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). These are essential for any project manager looking to monitor progress in real-time. Here we’ll discuss what KPI’s are, how to set […]
What Is a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) in Project Management?
Project management is all about getting the job done on time and within budget. A Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) can help make sure that everyone involved in a project knows exactly what their responsibilities are and how they fit into the bigger picture of delivering results. Here, we’ll explore what a RAM is, how you […]
Project Management Governance: A Guide to Best Practices
Project management governance is a critical component in ensuring successful project delivery. It helps to ensure that all stakeholders are on the same page with regard to expectations, timelines, deliverables, quality control measures and more. Here we’ll explore what exactly project management governance entails, how you can go about establishing it and best practices for […]
Project Control Summit 2024
Project Control Summit 2024 will be held on April 22-24 at Galveston Island Convention Center, Texas. This Summit draws a diverse crowd from project control specialists and program and project managers to anyone passionate about enhancing their project controls and project management skills. The Project Control Academy hosts the Project Control Summit and will attract […]
Project Management Symposium 2024
Project Management Symposium is a two-day event at the University of Maryland, 3972 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20742 on April 18-19, 2024. Project Management Symposium 2024 can be attended in person as a hybrid event (choosing to participate in person on one of the days) or online. PDUs can be accumulated by attending any […]
Make the Most of Status Reports in Project Management
Status Reports in Project Management Project management can be a difficult task to keep on track and status reports are an essential part of the process. Here we’ll discuss what exactly a status report is, how to create an effective one for your team or organization as well as best practices for writing them. We’ll […]
What is a Half Step Delay Analysis and Why Should You Care?
Half Step Delay Analysis Explained Suppose you’re in a job role where you’re receiving monthly schedule updates, and it’s your job to report the specific reasons why the finish date slipped in that month. You have to account for delays that happened in the same timeframe, the impact of revisions to the schedule, and changes […]
Getting Started with Basic Project Management
Project Management is the foundation of successful projects, and having a good understanding of basic project management principles can make all the difference in achieving your goals. From planning and scheduling to resource allocation, risk management and quality control – mastering these fundamental concepts will help you stay on track for success. An Overview of […]
Construction CPM Conference 2024
The Construction CPM Conference 2024 will be held at the Hilton Palacio Del Rio San Antonio, Texas (200 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205) on January 14-17, 2024. The Construction CPM Conference is a significant event with approximately 1,000 delegates expected to attend this year. The conference is aimed at folk who work in […]
Project Management Assumptions: Tips & Best Practices
For quite a few of us, leading a project is an ever-evolving and sometimes complex process, with many assumptions made along the way. From resource availability to timeline expectations, project managers must understand how these project management assumptions can impact them in delivering a successful outcome. Here we’ll discuss what project management assumptions are and […]