Project Management Archives

16Oct 2021 by PM Workshops

Why Is Facilities Project Management Important?

Opting for facilities project management makes your business more professional and removes the burden of running your business daily. However, handing the reins of your business to someone else may be difficult for you. Most successful businesses, about 80 percent, contract a professional for their facilities project management because it reduces running a business. Therefore, it is essential to know the importance and functions of a facility project manager if you consider hiring one for your business or property. Functions of a facility project manager The following presents some vital functions of a facility project manager and how they can help your business or any project. Support people A facility project manager can create a perfect working environment for your employees or those carrying out your project. The manager would…

15Oct 2021 by PM Workshops

6 Ways Project Management Can Improve Your Organization’s Success

Project Management

Project management looks and sounds easy, but there is more to it than simply briefing your team about the project and letting them know the end goal. Issues usually arise during a project because of the lack of coordination between the members, which results in confusion and further delays. 44% of projects fail because of the lack of project objectives among managers. Nonetheless, with proper project management, you will smoothly avoid these troubles and progress through your project. Moreover, when there are conflicts and delays, approaching the situation with a clear framework in mind can help you quickly resolve these issues. And so, this is one of the reasons why effective project management is considered a crucial aspect of operations. But apart from that, here are other ways to prove…

11Oct 2021 by PM Workshops

Agile vs Waterfall (Five Big Differences You Must Know as a Project Manager)

Project Management

There has been a lot of talk about agile and waterfall when it comes to project management. However, the waterfall model appeared somewhere around 50 years ago, and the agile model seemed just 20 years back, which is relatively new in the industry. The best part is there are so many hidden opportunities in agile methodologies, and again the success rate is very high. That’s one of the very reasons why PMI is focusing solely on agile in PMP certification, and almost 50% of the questions come from agile concepts. Clearing PMP certification will make you better at agile methodologies. You get to work on the proven frameworks that will hone your project management skills and ability to make critical decisions. And if you’re not certified yet, here is your…

07Oct 2021 by PM Workshops

What are the Duties and Responsibilities of a Healthcare Project Manager?

Project Management

Recent estimates have placed the value of the healthcare sector in the United Kingdom at an impressive £16.1 billion. So, it should be clear that firms require a fair amount of proactive oversight if they hope to make the most out of what this burgeoning sector has to offer. This is when the role of a qualified healthcare project manager will come into play. What responsibilities are associated with this title, and what unique skills should be brought to the table? The Basic Roles of a Healthcare Project Manager - It is a well-known fact that their level of efficiency judges the competence of any project manager. Thus, one of the primary responsibilities of those who oversee a healthcare organization involves making certain that the firm in question is making…

16Sep 2021 by PM Workshops

Best Construction Project Management Skills to Look For

Career Coaching, Project Management

Image Source Project management is a difficult task. In fact, it entails many tedious jobs such as project initiation, planning, execution, control, and closure. That project is even more difficult to assign to a team of your choice, with defined objectives to meet within a set timeline and budget. And you must succeed in completing all of this. The best project managers achieve this by utilizing effective project management tools to organize all parts of their projects. Technical, business, and managerial abilities and a variety of soft skills are all expected. Project managers are responsible for more than just systems and processes; they are also responsible for people. Effective team management is all about forming and maintaining strong bonds across the board when it comes down to it. However, that…

15Sep 2021 by PM Workshops

5 Ways to Improve Your Electrical Project Management Delivery

Project Management

An electrical project manager is responsible for the success of any construction project; this includes playing an important role on and off the job site. Not only do they oversee and regulate how to plan, organize workers, schedule, materials, and equipment, but they make sure that the budget is efficient for the project. Electrical project managers have lots of responsibilities in electrical construction from the start to the completion of the project. They control costs, estimate, forecast, and schedule the project. Responsibilities As an electrical project manager, you are responsible for ensuring the highest quality of work at job sites and being responsible for contracts, subcontracts, materials, submittals, and purchases, as well as change orders. In fast-paced construction environments, they schedule and plan timelines, lead a multi-disciplinary project team, ensure…

13Sep 2021 by PM Workshops

How to be More Efficient in Your Project Management

Project Management

The efficiency of the project team is crucial for the success of an organization. Project management is important for removing the bottlenecks in the projects. For the completion of a task, identification of the bottleneck is critical. Bottlenecks are the most difficult task in a project. Bottlenecks can delay the whole project. For digital marketing companies, how to manage the cost of a project, Overtime Calculator can be a great tool in managing the bottleneck in project management. For SME organizations managing the expense of their project and hiring efficient employees can be a constraint in completing the tasks and targets; overtime pay calculator helps the management take the extra time from the employees. In this article, we are discussing the way to become efficient in project management: Evaluate your…

10Sep 2021 by PM Workshops

Top Software for Construction Scheduling

Project Management

Every construction project is complex. It can be for any development, including residential, retail, or industrial contracts. Small-scale renovation and home extensions can also be part of a varied work schedule. As a result, construction scheduling in any sector is a highly pressurized environment that needs discipline and organizational skills to meet deadlines and budgets. Every day, construction managers must show effective leadership as they organize personnel and solve unforeseen problems. But construction scheduling managers can significantly improve their performances by using the best construction scheduling software. What does a Construction Schedule Manager do? Construction managers have an intense workload. It includes the responsibility for maintaining uninterrupted efficiency during a project's schedule. They coordinate deliveries of materials to coincide with the completion of specific tasks. Managers ensure hired equipment is…

09Sep 2021 by PM Workshops

Work and Life Plans during the Pandemic

Project Management

Like most people, we at PM Workshops thought that by now (September 2021), the pandemic would have passed on to the annals of human history. However, we are still in the midst of it and dealing with new uncertainty, such as the variants and the continued impacts on the economy. At the same time, and of course, it is not a coincidence, the new PMBOK (seventh edition) has arrived with a new focus on adaptability and flexibility. And it seems to be what we need right now. As a business, we have continued to serve our clients but have been more creative in how we deliver our services and what we foresee as future client needs. On a human level, we see family and friends trying to make career and…

06Sep 2021 by PM Workshops

What can go wrong with my project?

Project Management

The short answer is lots, but you can keep your project on track to reach a rewarding conclusion with the right guidance. The alternative is that the project will cost more than expected, take longer to complete than desired, and not deliver the anticipated value. In theory, almost anything imaginable can go wrong with a project; however, in reality, the pitfalls fit into six categories, namely: Formulation Commitment Oversight Capability Timeliness Readiness Formulation This covers the What, the Why, and the How. What problem are we trying to solve, why are we attempting to solve it, and how are we aiming to solve it? The What: If the project sounds exciting but doesn’t deliver water-tight benefits, the project will be questioned. If there isn’t a compelling case for doing the…