Project management

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Ultimate guide to project management methodologies
Want an easy way to choose between project management methodologies? Check out our ultimate guide to project management in flowchart form, so you can quickly find what you need.
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PERT in Project Management: A Better Way to Accurately Scope Projects
Did you know the U.S. Navy also developed a solution to simplify complex projects into a manageable timeline? Learn about PERT in project management, and see how this approach can still help you manage exceptionally complex tasks.
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What Is scope in project management?
Just as you wouldn't build a house without blueprints, you should start your project without a clear project scope. Learn how to define and manage your scope in project management, including vital tools such as PERT charts and work breakdown structures.
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How to use a Gantt chart
Gantt charts visualize an entire project from start to finish, making it easy to track progress, improve efficiency, and clearly communicate with the project team.
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Get it done: Nailing the project management closure process
Closing out a project isn’t just a matter of executing deliverables—it ensures that all loose ends are tied and gives you the opportunity to review and elevate a project's success. Learn 7 steps to navigate the project management closure process.
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3 key disadvantages of Agile methodology (and how to avoid them)
There are many benefits that Agile methodology provides in project management—but there can be downsides as well. Learn about common challenges of Agile and solutions to overcome them.
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How to Be a Good Project Manager: 9 Top Skills and Traits
Want to know how to be a good project manager? Whether you work in a team of 20 or are a sole contractor needing to manage your own workload, let’s take a look at some of the top skills and characteristics of excellent project managers.
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PMBOK 6th edition: A guide to better project management
The Project Management Body of Knowledge, or PMBOK, is a collection of standards, best practices, and procedures for planning and executing on projects successfully. Read about the PMBOK process groups and knowledge areas.
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Why you should choose the project manager career path
When you were asked what you wanted to be when you grew up, you probably didn't say "project manager," but with growing demand and potential of this profession, now is the time to consider the project manager career path. Learn more.
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Make It So: How to Conduct a Feasibility Study for Better Project Planning
Successful project management is all about execution, and understanding the feasibility and potential ROI of a project before you start will help you make the most of your time—and maximize your results. Learn how to conduct a feasibility study now.
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A guide to timeboxing
Timeboxing can help you gain a better understanding of where you maximize your productivity in every aspect of your life. Take a look at the way timeboxing works, the value it provides, and how it integrates into other work processes.
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- Professional development
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Tips and tools for visual project management
Want to know how visual project management can benefit your team? Learn the science behind visual communication, plus three visual project planning tools that will help ensure that your projects are completed on time and on budget.
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