In this podcast, Cornelius Fichtner discusses emerging Agile trends with Kevin Reilly. They look at several trends that are emerging in both Agile Project Management and Agile Product Development. By …
Top Project Management Articles
Why is effective communication important in project management?
Communication Planning. Most project failure statistics will point to some key elements such as lack of properly established requirements or executive stakeholder support. I firmly believe that it boils down …
A Beginner’s Guide to Project Management Offices (PMOs)
Project management office, project office, enterprise center of excellence, project control group or project support office. Ever wonder what a project management office (PMO) really is? What is a project …
How can velocity help you determine the probability of project risks
People are constantly trying to change, improve or augment on tried methods in every aspect of project management and this is no different when it comes to risk management. In …
Essential Business Management Skills
In this podcast, you will hear a compilation of interviews Cornelius Fichtner conducted at the 2017 Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Congress in Chicago, Illinois on business management skills. Each interviewee …
What is a business strategy?
Need to know more about business strategy? We’re discussing the business strategy meaning, how it helps organizations achieve strategic goals, who uses it, and how it works alongside processes, practices, or …
6 Answers to frequently asked questions about Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
Project portfolio management (PPM) is how an organization achieves its strategy and related operational and financial objectives. Here is what you need to know about this important discipline that links …
How to get a better sense of project risks by going beyond the Expected Monetary Value (EMV) formula
Want to learn about EVM in project management and the Expected Monetary Value (EMV) formula? If you have taken a risk management class or worked on a risk register, you …
Emotional Intelligence Tools for Smoother Projects: Podcast
In this podcast, Cornelius Fichtner and Kim Wasson discuss emotional intelligence and how applying emotional intelligence principles can be used to guide your interactions and activities in project management. Topics …
When two is one and one is none
You’ve likely heard that two is better than one. But what about when two is one one is one? Having a backup plan is crucial in project management. Without it, …