Scope Creep vs. Valid Project Changes
I’m working on a project right now where the original plan looked like this: If well-received, a new…
The Optimal Moment to Bring in a Project Manager
Project managers: have you had the experience of being brought into a project too late? Maybe everyone else…
Gather Lessons Learned, Not Grievances: Continue-Stop-Start
I’ve been a project manager for 8 years and I still don’t have project debrief meetings mastered. Ideally…
Gantt Chart Basics: Using Dependencies
If you’re totally new to using Gantt charts, check out my post about the critical path method, which explains…
Plan a Successful Project Meeting (with Agenda Templates)
As a project manager, I’m in meetings ALL. THE. TIME. I probably have 15-20 meetings during an average…
Meetings: The Best Project Communication Tool
I love meetings. I am being hyperbolic to say they are the best project management communication tool, because…
Template: Project Kickoff Meeting Invitation (with Agenda)
Have an upcoming kickoff meeting, and want to write a clear invitation and meeting agenda that send your project…
Grow as a Project Manager by Adding to Your Toolbox
The more I write about project management, the more I find myself talking about the “tools I have…
What is a Probability and Impact Matrix?
What does risk management look like on your projects? Some companies have robust, established risk management procedures. Others…
What are Organizational Process Assets and Enterprise Environmental Factors?
“Organizational process assets” and “enterprise environmental factors” are terms you might come across in project management circles or…