Project Management

Project Management tools and resources to assist in all stages of a project.

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Budget: An Overview

Creating a budget is a crucial step in project management. It involves estimating the costs associated with all the tasks and resources needed to complete a project. A well-prepared budget helps ensure that the project stays on track financially and can be completed within the allocated resources.

Project Business Case

A Business Case is a document that explains how and why a project is important, needed, and aligned to an organization's mission, strategic plan, and goals. Creating a simple project management business case involves several key steps and considerations. It should be the first step taken as a means to explore and transform an idea into a documented, tangible outline consisting of key high-level components.

Project Charter

A project charter is a formal document that authorizes the start of a project and provides a clear framework for its execution. It outlines the project's objectives, scope, stakeholders, and key deliverables, serving as a reference point throughout the project's lifecycle.

Project Completion/Closing

You are ready to close your project. This checklist and accompanying guidance will ensure you complete the many tasks necessary to bring your project to closure.

Project Management: An Overview

Project Management involves guidelines, principles, concepts, and processes by which projects are developed and ultimately completed, from initial concept to closure. This includes factors such as identifying goals and work tasks, managing stakeholders, coordinating resources, managing timelines, and working within a budget.  Waterfall, agile, and hybrid are the primary management styles, each offering unique approaches and processes by which projects are conducted.

Risk Management

Risk management is a crucial aspect of project management that involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks that could impact the success of a project. Effective risk management helps ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards.

Scheduling Management

Scheduling management is a critical aspect of project management that involves planning, organizing, and controlling the timeline of a project. It ensures that project activities are completed within the specified time frame, resources are allocated efficiently, and project goals are achieved. Effective scheduling management helps in identifying potential delays, managing risks, and ensuring timely delivery of project deliverables.  Scheduling considerations generally vary depending on the proje

Stakeholder Management

Stakeholder management in project management involves identifying, analyzing, and engaging with individuals, groups, or organizations that are impacted by the project's outcome. This article provides tools and guidance for conducting these processes.

Triple Constraints in Project Management

The triple constraints in project management, also known as the Iron Triangle, consist of  three primary elements: Time, Scope, and Cost. These constraints are interdependent, meaning that changes to one constraint will likely impact the others.  Balance among these factors is essential to maintain the quality of deliverables and to meet project goals.