10Feb 2020 by PM Workshops

Tips for Success on Your Project Management Examination

According to statistics, in the last few years, one of the skillsets that have become quite essential for working professionals is Project Management Professional (PMP). The number of candidates for this exam is forever growing; however, not everyone successfully achieves the results they planned on which hampers their future plans. Hence, this article offers a few tips that will help project managers attain a passing score. Take a look! More understanding and less memorizing One of the grave mistakes which examinees make is trying to memorize a lot of aspects without understanding it in detail. What one should keep in mind is that this is a practical test that will help examiners understand his/her’s Project Management application theories and concepts in different real-world scenarios and situations. Due to the ever-increasing…

16Jan 2020 by PM Workshops

10 Project Management Trends You Can No Longer Ignore in 2020

Project Management

Project management is a booming trend in all organizations. All the business people want to find a way to manage their projects in an effective manner to boost the productivity of the business and the only solution is to use the methodologies of project management. Day by day new methodologies are adopted by all the software and developers are keenly developing new software to handle the projects and to overcome the limitations in the features of the software. They upgrade the software and release the new version into the Market. The competition is really high among the developers to upgrade the new version of Project Management software. Image by Dirk Wouters from Pixabay Here we can see the trends that will drive the project management to the top so that it will be…

11Dec 2019 by PM Workshops

PMP Exam is Changing

Project Management

Initially, there was a new version of the PMP Exam expected for this month (December 2019.) However, the changes have been delayed until 1 July 2020. That means that, if you have been preparing for the PMP, make sure to take the exam by 30 June 2020. As you will note, this gives you ample time to study and/or finish studying, as well as schedule a convenient time to sit for the exam. Also, for those of you wondering why the exam keeps changing every few years, it is important to note that these changes are crucial in keeping up with the demands of various industries and organizations. The fact that new topics and/or emphases are introduced into the exam and PMBOK every 3 – 5 years means that the…

28Nov 2019 by PM Workshops

Why do PMOs Fail?

Project Management

More and more Project Management Offices (PMOs) are seen both as saviors as well as fiascos waiting to happen. Through empirical and statistical data, we now that companies all over the world get very excited about the idea of having some sort of internal entity that will help with managing resources, provide training, set overall standards and guidelines, and be the repository, as well as aggressive collector of lessons learned and other helpful internal data. However, most people also know or have heard of, PMOs that fail within a year of their implementation. Therefore, managing principals and project managers get excited about the thought of having a PMO, but are also wary of being the ones whose PMO fails on their watch. So what is the answer? Go ahead and…

28Nov 2019 by PM Workshops

Project Management Tips Right Resourcing Your Project

Project Management

Finding the right resources, whether human ones or equipment or tools, can be a challenging task all its own, but an essential one; especially the human type. However, there are ways to prepare for this task. If you have been working at your company for a few years, then you should have first-hand knowledge of the staff’s abilities, capabilities, and personalities. However, if you are new to your company and/or to the staff, then your ability to select the right personnel is not as easy; or if you are about to hire new team members. So how can we overcome this challenge? We all use CVs, check references, ask the usual questions regarding experience, challenges they have encountered, and the typical “where do you see yourself in 5 years.” Additionally,…

22Nov 2019 by PM Workshops

Project Management Change versus Risk

Project Management, Risk Management

Change and Risk are similar in the sense that they both deal with uncertainty. In other words, they are both unknowns, which may or may not occur, and they can both have negative and positive impacts on a project. So how do we distinguish them? In the simplest of terms, “risks” can and usually are identified at the beginning of a project, as well as throughout the project, as soon as any potential new risks are identified. However, “change” is unanticipated and, therefore, poses its own unique set of challenges. Whereas a risk, which you identified early in the project cycle, can be addressed through some sort of strategic response (mitigation, transfer, etc.) and monitored through pre-determined triggers, a “change” will occur spontaneously and needs to be addressed as…

19Nov 2019 by PM Workshops

Change vs Risk Project Management

Project Management

Change versus Risk: The quick and straightforward definitions for “Change” and “Risk” are as follows: changes are usually unexpected, and almost always unwelcome, though they need not be. More on that later. “Risks,” on the other hand, are usually identified, qualified, quantified and planned for, to some extent, within the “planned risk response” process. However, there still could be some unforeseen aspects (i.e. changes) in identified risks. Our qualification and quantification of the probability of a risk occurring, as well as their impacts, are, as we all know, estimates and not an exact science. We truly do not know how bad or good a risk will be until it appears and we address it. On the other hand, “changes,” when they occur, almost always automatically come with risks. These can…

17Nov 2019 by PM Workshops

The Importance of Project Management Certification

Project Management

Whether you are considering getting certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP,) or as Agile Certified Professional (PMI.ACP,) or as a PRINCE Practitioner, the benefits to you as well as your employer and/or client are numerous. In my 30+ years of professional experience, I have been surprised to find that there are so many staff members who carry the title of project manager but do not know the basics of project management, such as developing a project plan, defining the baselines for scope, time and cost, managing changes and risks, as well as other key factors for attaining success in their projects. Therefore, I am a firm believer that there has to be some sort of licensing process to ensure quality and professionalism in the people we entrust…

13Nov 2019 by PM Workshops

Scope of Services

Project Management

The importance of writing a “great” scope of services: How many times are we disappointed because we did not get what we felt we asked for? And how many times have clients and/or other stakeholders told you that their expectations were not met? If you answer “not many,” then you are one of the few people who write very detailed scopes and do not leave much to interpretation and/or to assumptions. More often than not, we look at work, life, ethics and so on throughout our own prism, which is normal and helpful because it is what helps us establish relationships with like-minded people, whether they are spouses, friends, or clients and associates. By expressing our opinions and how we see the world, we are sending a message to others…

11Nov 2019 by PM Workshops

Project Management Fundamentals

Project Management

A technique you may utilize to decrease a project's schedule and accelerate task completion with the addition of resources to critical path pursuits or by cutting down on project requirements. Before you begin a project, it's important to be aware of the overall aims of the undertaking, in addition to the scope, deliverables, risks, assumptions, project organization chart, etc.. Each Project has plenty of components. Complex projects are going to have a range of activities running in parallel. The project isn't over when the project targets and objectives are met. Instant access to the important information for architecture and engineering project managers to comprehend the status of their projects like budget control and where projects are regarding profitability. Second that you're seriously interested in the undertaking. Every thriving project is…