Tools Techniques Group PMBOK 6th Edition

PMBOK 6th edition groups tools and techniques as per their purpose. The group names describe the intent of what needs to be done. The tools and techniques in the group represent different methods to accomplish the intent. PMBOK 6th edition has 07 groups of 132 different project management tools. The 132 tools and techniques are good practices that can be used for successful project delivery. Read More

12 Essentials for a Project Manager

Project Manager often has to function without formal authority over the team. A project manager is expected to produce results by working outside the hierarchical structural of the organisation and without any kind of authority within their realm of operations. Mostly a project manager does not conduct performance appraisal, offer rewards and incentives to his… Read More

Matrix Organization Structure Disadvantages

Matrix Organization Structure Theoretically, we have three main types of project organizations viz; functional, projectized, and matrix organization structure. The matrix organization structure has been further subdivided into weak and strong matrix. Irrespective of the nomenclature, the problems faced while working in matrix organization structure remains the same. Matrix Organization Structure Disadvantages The most serious… Read More

10 Project Management Pitfalls To Avoid

Not all goes well while managing a project. Blog post project management pitfalls describes 10 critical aspects if overlooked could cost dearly to any project. Project Management Pitfalls Here is a list of project management pitfalls that can be avoided while executing a project. #1 Scope Management All projects whether small or large should have… Read More

Project Planning and Scheduling Fundamentals

Fundamentals of project planning and scheduling is a post highlighting the basic points that needs to be considered while developing a project schedule. Background One of my smooth progressing engineering project was suddenly jolted by numerous emails and phone calls from the project sponsor asking the management to expedite activities at site. The project was going… Read More

Aspects of Project Management Imp Five

Recently, I read an article  7 Project Management trends to watch. I appreciate the work done by the author as I share similar views on the issues raised by Mr. V Srinivasa Rao. My views on five most important aspects of project management are as follows: Aspects of Project Management: The Critical Five #1 Look… Read More

When a project team member fails to deliver?

A reluctant project team member You are part of a project team which has been assigned a project with a tight deadline that is not extendable. One of the project team member fails to deliver on the part of the project assigned to him at the fag-end of the project despite his assurance. All the… Read More