Every new project comes with costs, deliverables, deadlines, and demands. Failing to manage all of these moving parts could result in lost money, wasted resources, and failed projects. Fortunately, following the project life cycle methodology can bring order to the bedlam. The Project Management Institute (PMI) defines the project life cycle as, “a collection of [...]
In all kinds of business, the goal of answering and meeting customer needs is immediate. In strategic consulting, which has the function of helping different profiles of companies to solve major challenges, reconciling this goal with an adaptation of the forms of work according to the style of each client makes the routine of the [...]
Ask any architect what it’s like to manage a construction project, and they’ll tell you it’s nothing short of complex. From small firms to large architectural offices, every job requires an ordered and planned assembly of materials and workers to complete the job on time and within budget. To make matters more complicated, bad weather, [...]
Implementing a project billing process is critically important for the success of any business, whether you’re a freelancer, small business, or huge corporation. But with several different types of billing methods available, which is best suited for your needs? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Why are some models firm-focused, while others customer-focused? [...]
Successful tech companies have two major things in common – efficient processes and clearly defined roles. Rather than formulate plans as they go, teams plot out everything that needs to get done, and by whom, from the start. But that’s only half of it. The other part involves making sure that the plan is clear [...]
You’ve heard it before: time is money. For a lot of employees, however, time can be, well, annoying – especially when tracking it. This is because time tracking often conjures up images of an old-fashioned punch-card system or a micromanaging boss in a stifling office climate. Others may see it as additional work where they [...]
For more than a year now, we have existed in a world where social distancing, lockdowns, and isolation are the norm. As the Covid-19 vaccine continues to roll out, there are glimmers of life returning to normal. Normal. Normal? The fact of the matter is that the pandemic revealed that there are many new ways [...]
A Kanban board is a project management tool designed to help employees visualize their workflow with cards, columns, colors, icons, and other visual cues. It’s simple and a good way to keep everyone on the same page, which is more important now than ever with remote working on the rise. Most teams that use a [...]
Even for the most seasoned project managers, handling complex projects can be overwhelming. Which tasks are needed? How do you define roles? What is the most efficient way to create a list of deliverables? What about organizing timelines? Scheduling meetings? Establishing a budget? When it comes to the success of a project, clarity is key. [...]
Managing a project online can feel like a daunting task, especially when working remotely. Staff is located all over the world which makes for an automatic disconnect. The, “we’re all in this together,” comradery that defines office culture and helps build teamwork is largely absent. Especially now that we’re suffering from Zoom fatigue and lack [...]
