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Project Planning Templates: 7 Tips for Success

Project planning templates are the backbone of any successful project. As the famous saying goes, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”. But as projects become increasingly complex, creating ...

Laith Adel•
February 23, 2022 09:00 PM

data management
Project Methodologies
Governance
Project Management
PMO

The Seven Causes of Project Failure

Projects fail. A lot. Research from KPMG shows that 70% of organisations experience at least one project failure. And 50% of projects fail to consistently achieve what they set out to do. So why are...

Laith Adel•
February 19, 2022 12:45 AM

Project Methodologies
Governance
Project Management
critical path method

What is Resource Levelling? Key Techniques and Tools

Resource levelling in project management is rearranging and optimising your project within existing constraints of time and resources. It is used to adjust for changes during project delivery....

Laith Adel•
February 17, 2022 02:15 AM

Project Management

What is a Statement of Work? Definition and Template

When someone asks what is a Statement of Work you probably need to differentiate it from another closely-related project portfolio management (PPM) tool, the ‘scope of work document’. The Statement...

Laith Adel•
February 12, 2022 01:36 AM

Governance
Project Management

How to Stop Scope Creep: 5 Ways to Prevent It

Scope creep has plagued project managers for centuries and sadly still plagues our projects to this day. As one of the three critical project management constraints, managing scope creep has become...

Laith Adel•
February 10, 2022 01:32 AM

Governance
Project Management
critical path method

The Explanation and Benefits of the Critical Path Method

The Critical Path Method has been a prominent figure in project management since its inception in the 1950s. Known for its detailed visualisations and sequencing, the Critical Path Method has become...

Laith Adel•
February 5, 2022 12:03 AM

IT Governance
IT Projects
Agile Program Management
Information Technology
Product Management
PMO

Introduction to ITSM: IT Service Management

Projects are the critical vehicles through which businesses grow. As businesses grow to handle a wider diversity and range of activities, the delivery of their projects will change to accommodate....

Laith Adel•
February 2, 2022 11:41 PM

Project Methodologies
Project Management
AI

Top 8 Project Management Trends of 2022

It goes without saying that project management has undergone some big changes in recent years. While some of those changes will remain, there are also other new trends on the rise. For project...

Laith Adel•
January 31, 2022 11:43 PM

Project Management
Program Management

Planview Enterprise One: Pros, Cons & Alternatives

If you’re in the PPM space, you probably have heard of Planview Enterprise One. Because of its wide range of tools, services, and packages, it can be hard to piece together its pros and cons. Here’s...

Laith Adel•
January 27, 2022 11:24 PM

Project Management
Program Management
PMO

The Project Management Software Comparison: Monday.com vs Microsoft Project

As project management becomes more and more complex, so do project management software. Monday.com, one of the new solutions on the block, has gained a significant following since its release in...

Laith Adel•
January 25, 2022 11:06 PM