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How well the project is executed depends on its various elements, including teams working on it, stakeholders, resources required, and so on. A project can’t be completed successfully unless all these elements work together to produce the best results. It’s about making tough decisions when the project is not on track. For instance, if there has been a delay in completing certain tasks, you may have to decide between spending more on human resources to finish the project by the deadline and delaying it. Evaluating the situation and making the right decision are the most important elements of proper ... Read More

Sometimes, we implement the best project management strategies to accomplish a project but end up failing. When a project is finished as planned, without exceeding the budget or crossing the deadline, the credit goes to the entire team that worked on it. But, when it fails, the blame is on the project manager. But what exactly causes project failure? Well, there are many reasons. It can be poor quality work, lack of resources, or lack of communication at different stages of project management. So, what exactly should you do when a project doesn’t meet the quality standards or takes ... Read More

Project management is more like a straightforward approach. After a project is assigned, we list the requirements, set a deadline, and start working on it. Nobody plans the project, especially smaller tasks that can be finished within a week or a month. That’s how our ancestors accomplished projects and got good results. That’s not how it works in reality, though. It’s important that you follow a standard or a proven procedure for completing projects — whether they are small or complex. What are Project Management Rules? Project management consists of several steps, and each must be completed before moving on ... Read More

Having a project manager who oversees all aspects of project management is essential for all types and sizes of organizations. A project manager is a versatile job position for companies that require an individual with a combination of soft and hard skills. They are supposed to complete projects of all complexity levels — be it extending the product line to expanding business on a global level. However, handling these responsibilities isn’t as easy as it seems. Even an experienced project manager struggles to keep up with the deadlines and ensure each task is accomplished as required. If you are a ... Read More

Agile management and agile leaderships are two terms used interchangeably. An agile manager is different from a leader. Management is focused on teamwork, achieving organizational goals, and devising the right strategies to accomplish tasks within the deadline. Leadership, on the other hand, is more about ensuring that agile principles are implemented across various levels of management, and each employee follows this approach. PMI-ACP is a popular agile certification for aspiring project managers who want a high-paying job in their desired industry. Before we get to that, let’s understand agile leadership and management. What is Agile Leadership? A successful leader ... Read More

Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD) is an extended version of Test Driver Development (TDD), which promotes the collaboration of different users to verify the functionality of a system. It’s a project management system inspired by agile methodology. It fosters a connection between developers, testers, stakeholders, and clients to understand the system’s function and requirements from the user’s perspective. In this post, we will learn more about ATDD, where the methodology is implemented, its uses, and more. Keep reading. What is Agile Acceptance Test-Driven Development? Contrary to what you might assume from the name, ATDD isn’t precisely a testing procedure. ... Read More

Any kind of disruption must be avoided at all costs if a business is to continue to thrive. Most events with the potential to disrupt business operations cannot be foreseen. Terrorist activities, cyberattacks, and natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, and fires all fall within this category. These things have a negative effect on organizations financially, as well as in terms of consumer loyalty and market share. Because no one can predict what will happen or how fast businesses will be able to resume regular operations, it is the duty of businesses to ensure that their operations can continue normally ... Read More

Many different types of disruptions can seriously impact a business's ability to function normally. As a result of the high-stakes nature of modern life, disruptions may occur with little to no warning. Some may be the consequence of human error and foolishness, while others may be the result of natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, and natural fires. In times of economic difficulty, some businesses are stronger than others and are able to persevere. The key differentiator between the organizations that are able to continue working regularly during these disruptions is the level of preparation, which includes a business continuity ... Read More

Cost management and control is the most important aspect of business management since it directly affects a company's ability to stay in business and earn money. The first stage in cost management is to examine each individual expenditure and justify its need and continued importance. Expenditures are a necessary evil in any enterprise, so there are both predictable and uncontrollable costs associated with running any business, but a firm may prioritize its spending based on which type of expense it is. Business owners and managers benefit from differentiating between controllable and uncontrollable expenditures for better management and cost monitoring. What ... Read More

Most project managers agree that success depends on more than just having technical skills. The key to achieving success in project management is effective teamwork. To build a productive team as a project manager, you must possess excellent interpersonal abilities. The personal skills involved in connections, problem−solving, and communication are referred to as interpersonal skills. In other words, they're the abilities that let you communicate clearly with others. Your responsibility as a project manager is to organize employees toward a common objective. This calls for the ability to influence, inspire, and negotiate with a diverse range of people. Additionally, you ... Read More