Every day we take risks. If we cross the street we risk being run over. If we go down the stairs, we risk missing a step and tumbling down. Taking risks is such a common occurrence, that we tend to ignore it. Indeed, life would be unbearable if we constantly worried whether we should or should ... Views: 1090
Feedback is critical to the success of any project. Timely and targeted feedback can enable project managers to identify problems early and make adjustments that can keep a project on time and on budget.
Earned Value Management (EVM) has proven itself to be one of the most effective ... Views: 986
To manage a project, a company or authority has to set up a project organization, which can supply the resources for the project and service it during its life cycle.
There are three main types of project organizations:
1. Functional;
2. Matrix;
3. Project or task force.
Functional ... Views: 936
As soon as the project manager has received his brief or project instructions, he must produce a document which distils what is generally a vast amount of information into a concise, informative and well-organized form that can be distributed to all members of the project team and indeed all the ... Views: 832
Your IP address is sent to every web site you visit. While no one can determine your exact street address directly from your IP address, there are ways to infer this information with elaborate tracking schemes. Think of your IP address as a serial number, a unique identifier some web sites can ... Views: 705
Before embarking on a project, it is clearly necessary to show that there will be a benefit either in terms of money or service or both. The document which sets out the main advantages and parameters of the project is called the Business Case and is (or should be) produced by either the client ... Views: 685