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PRINCE2: The Project Management Method Explained

Rebel’s Guide to PM

PRINCE2® is a project management method. It’s structured, and experience-based, created from the lived experience of thousands of project managers and successful projects. It’s a customizable way of managing and controlling the work. PRINCE2® was released in 1996 and had major updates in 2009 and 2017. What is PRINCE2®?

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A How to Guide on Initiating a Project

Project Pulse Journal

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you a project manager or team member tired of projects that get out of control, consume resources, and seem to go far beyond their original scope? Imagine initiating a project so effectively that it stays on track and aligns perfectly with organizational goals. What is Project Initiation?

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5 Considerations for Managing a Project Portfolio

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The mission of a project portfolio manager is clear enough: maximize the business benefits of projects. So is the general approach: a central administration oversees which projects are initiated, how many resources they receive and what they yield. Consideration #2: Managing complex risk is all about balance.

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10 Strategies for Successful Project Execution

ProjectManager.com

After the project initiation and the planning processes, the execution of the project begins. Project execution’s key purpose is to complete the work defined in the project management plan and to meet key project objectives. During this phase a project leader will focus on these key processes: Managing people. Manage Team.

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AI Hype vs. Reality: Project Management Reimagined

The IIL Blog

” – Steven Hawking (2017) “Robots will be able to write most books, scripts, and articles by 2025.” For some roles, such as project and portfolio managers, we will have more time to focus on higher-reasoning skills such as data analysis, critical thinking, strategic thinking, and complex problem-solving.

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Trello vs. Asana: Side-by-Side Comparison

ProjectManager.com

Asana is a likely matchup for anyone looking for the right project management software. They’re both well-known and popular project management tools. Asana, on the other hand, is a simple-to-use work management tool. ProjectManager has Gantt charts, unlike Trello and Asana, to better manage projects. What Is Trello?

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Celebrating Women in Project Management

ProjectManager.com

For the last four years, I’ve published my annual women in project management blog for ProjectManager.com. Even after all that time, women in project management are still a hidden key to our global and economic sustainability. Related: Advice for Women in Project Management. It’s Time to Change the Ratio.