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Complete Guide to PMI’s PMBOK Project Management
I hear many people refer to PMI’s PMBOK as a methodology, and methodology it is not. Instead, it is a framework for a set of standards, procedures, and tools that serves as a guideline for project management. I’ll explain this well-established framework, how to use it to your advantage, and what tools and other methodologies…
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What is a Project Management RFP?
Introduction RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, where do you start? They all sound similar, but they must be clarified according to where they fit into our purpose for conducting documentation from suppliers and vendors. As a Senior Project Manager, I’ve submitted proposals and evaluated them. So, let’s look at a Request for Proposal and how to…
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Task Management vs Project Management Compared
Introduction Comparing Task Management and Project Management might seem simple, but I’m always surprised by how many people are unclear on how to compare the two. Being a Senior Project Management professional, many personality types I work with tend to be technical, analytical, and meticulous people (like me). However, one of my biggest strengths (and…
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Project Management vs Project Coordination Compared
As a Senior Project Manager, I’ve been in several different roles throughout my career, and I’m sure, like me, you either (or will) hit a cross-road in your life when you’re suddenly unsure about if you’re where you’re supposed to be. In addition, Project Management and Project Coordination are sometimes confused by people starting their…
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Complete Guide to PRINCE2 Project Management
Introduction to PRINCE2 Project Management Whether you’ve just started a career in Project Management or are a fully-fledged Project Professional, it’s hard to decide which methodology or framework you want to further your skills in. As a Senior IT Project Manager, I have also struggled with deciding which qualification is the most valuable and how…
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Complete Guide to RASCI
RASCI is an excellent way to start a project when requirements and roles are set up first. As a Senior Project Manager, I like to begin a project by confirming the stakeholders, supporting team members, and the functional areas within the scope. I am a documentation nerd, and it makes record keeping clear and can…
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Functional Manager vs Project Manager: Roles Compared
Introduction to Functional and Project Management Some people are passionate about sports, clothing, or that odd fascination with true crime stories; mine is Project Management. My journey into the world of technology quickly niched into Project Management (when you know, you know, right?). As a skilled resource managing the onboarding of recruits into the Project…
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Complete Guide to Agile Project Management
Introduction to Agile Project: Why Do We Use It? As a Senior Project Manager, I’ve experienced different working methods, and Agile Project Management has become a true passion. Studying Agile Project Management solidified that for me, and seeing how practical this methodology is in the software industry it’s easy to see why this is becoming…
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How to Become a Project Manager
If you’re reading this, you’ve already decided that becoming a Project Manager might be the right career. The next step is figuring out how to become a Project Manager. I’ll take you through some guidelines and handy tips to kicking off your career in this diverse and exciting field of work. My Bottom Line…
