Consider this scenario: You just closed a deal with a client to work on a major project. At the time of the project proposal, you had done a random forecast of project duration, price of resources, etc., and had reached a tentative project cost estimate. Based on the same calculation, you go ahead and divide...

When it comes to project management, we have come a long way. From writing down a to-do list on a sheet of paper, we have evolved to using professional tools to manage and execute projects. PMI’s 2014 Pulse of the Profession report reveals that inefficiency can cost businesses a whopping $109 million for every $1...

Ever feel like your creative team is drowning in revisions, missed deadlines, and misplaced files? Creative Project Management Software might just be what you need! These tools are lifesavers, streamlining workflows, centralizing communication, and keeping everyone on the same page.  But which software option has the best features that would help your creative team?  I have...

When you started your small scale business, did you feel that you were stepping into the unknown?  All business owners feel the same – nervous yet excited for what the future holds. There are high hopes to see the small business blossom into a successful, revenue-generating enterprise.  But only a few are able to hit...

Starting your journey as a project manager is no fairy tale. You have too many things on your plate – assigning tasks, meeting deadlines, setting budgets, risk management, and all sorts of things. I wonder how things are even more challenging for those managing multiple projects simultaneously! Don’t worry – I have something for you....

Irrespective of how much experience you have, project management always tests your limits with difficult challenges, such as team conflicts, tight budget, or short delivery windows. Even with this, project managers are expected to overcome such challenges and retain complete control over the quality of project development.  Would you be surprised to find out that...

Project management will unarguably be an impossible task if you don’t have a dexterous project manager, an adequate number of executives, the right tools, etc. at your disposal. This could be the case with start-ups, considering their budget-related problems. But the question that comes to mind is: ‘Why do business projects of global organizations struggle,...

Risks and change requests are two factors that can jeopardize the project management triangle. But there is a third hidden factor that takes you closer to project failure: ‘Silly mistakes.’ Success does not consist in never making mistakes but in never making the same one a second time. — George Bernard Shaw You encounter different types...

Do you know the factor that ensures a smooth transition during the project’s phases, i.e., initiation, planning, execution, and closure?  Can’t think of a couple of words to answer? Well, then, you would undoubtedly struggle during your project management journey. Being vague with regards to project objectives is the primary reason that will lead to...

A project comprises thousands of elements, which makes tasks related to management tough. It is one of those reasons why businesses invest a big chunk of money to get a diligent project manager and executives on board.   Out of thousands, there are 3 project elements that you must handle in the best possible manner: ‘Cost,’...