article thumbnail

Product Manager vs Project Manager – What’s the Difference?

ProjectManager.com

Product Manager vs Project Manager. While both are leadership roles and the titles are similar, there’s a difference between a product manager and a project manager as Jennifer Bridges, PMP, explains. Of course, these roles can also vary greatly depending on the types of products or projects being executed in the organization.

article thumbnail

Project Management Basics: Definitions, Methods and Tools

ProjectManager.com

Now that we’ve determined what a project is, we can define project management as a discipline. What Is Project Management? Project management is a discipline that consists in using project management methodologies, tools and techniques to manage the project life cycle, which is a set of stages that are common to every project.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

10 Strategies for Successful Project Execution

ProjectManager.com

We’ll hear from experts and review key takeaways that project leaders can immediately put into practice in their programs and projects. What is Project Execution? During the five process groups of the project life cycle, there are multiple objectives and outcomes for each phase. Lackluster leadership.

Executing 503
article thumbnail

PRINCE2: The Project Management Method Explained

Rebel’s Guide to PM

It’s tailorable and suitable for projects of all sizes, large and small. I took my first Practitioner course in 2004. As a project manager , I have used it in financial services, and to a lesser degree, a modified version in a healthcare setting. Document lessons learned for future projects. Who is PRINCE2® for?

Prince2 351
article thumbnail

How to Run Team Meetings: Tips & Best Practices

ProjectManager.com

Our site is an online hub for all things project management, with blogs, tutorial videos, and, of course, free project management templates for Excel and Word. Projects involve meetings at every step in the project life cycle. Here are a few to help run your next team meeting.

article thumbnail

How to Write a Business Case (Template Included)

ProjectManager.com

Think of the business case as a document that is created during the project initiation phase but will be used as a reference throughout the project life cycle. Now, it’s not just an exercise to appease senior leadership. The elements of your business case will address the why but in greater detail.

article thumbnail

Free project management certifications

Moira Alexander

Founded by Harvard University and MIT in 2012, edX is one of the biggest MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) platforms available and offers many project management (PM) courses. You can take individual courses at no charge, and many of them can be accredited towards an edX credential. Related Video.