Resource Management

Assessing and choosing the best project management methodologies (PMM) is essential. However, assessing which one works best for a particular project is complicated. While no “best” project management methodology works …

Mastering transformational change isn’t easy for any project manager, it takes intentional effort and coordination. Although change management and project management can be mutually exclusive disciplines, the combined efforts of …

There’s no shortage of project management software for mid-size and large businesses. Startups, though, have limited budgets and simply can’t afford high-priced project management tools. Here are seven affordable options. …

How is your company embracing change? Buy putting your people first. It’s important to note that although change often is seen as a bad thing, it has the potential to …

The term lessons learned in project management is no doubt a term understood by most project teams. But what management techniques? In this podcast episode, Cornelius Fichtner discusses lessons learned …

Work Smarter Not Hard: In this podcast, Cornelius Fichtner interviews Kim Wasson about how to work smarter, not harder so you don’t have to work 60 hours a week. The …

Being able to effectively prioritize tasks and meet project goals is a deal-breaker in project management. Are you falling prey to the ‘ASAP’ trap?  We are all familiar with the …

Want to create better estimates? Be curious. Curiosity enhances the project estimates made by experienced estimators who fully understand the scope of work to be performed and who have experience …

Experience is not the only thing that counts when it comes to competency. One of the Moneyball skills in project management is competency. The early 2000’s Oakland Athletics of Major …

Realistic capacity planning requires four key ingredients to ensure project deadlines and goals are not entirely derailed.  No matter how well capacity planning considers potential risks, unforeseen things always seem …