Project Management

Opportunities Expand for Program Managers

Myra Thomas, 

August 12, 2014

4 min read

As more companies look to better manage costs and align strategy across multiple tech projects, the role of program...

How to Estimate a Budget When the Project’s Undefined

Catherine Powell, 

February 5, 2014

9 min read

December and January are when most companies focus on budgets, but you can be asked to estimate a project most any time...

Defining a New Project Requirement Process

Cathlynn Carman, 

December 2, 2013

17 min read

When faced with a new type of project, I often find myself questioning if my usual approach will work. My proactive...

What Does a Project Manager Do, Anyway?

Catherine Powell, 

November 27, 2013

8 min read

A few months ago, we looked at what a developer does all day. This month: What on earth is the project manager up...

How to Manage User Acceptance Testing

Cathlynn Carman, 

November 11, 2013

16 min read

User acceptance testing (UAT) has been an ongoing topic of influence for me in my career. It’s particularly...

Yes, Project Management Skills Trump Tech Skills

Russell Harley, 

September 4, 2013

6 min read

I was having a great interview for a Project Manager position. It was a team interview and as we neared the end,...

The Basics of Resource Acquisition and Management

Cathlynn Carman, 

July 24, 2013

15 min read

Resource Management is defined by the Project Management Body of Knowledge in four different categories: resource...

The Cost Analysis Dilemma in Project Management

Dice Guest, 

July 11, 2013

5 min read

By Russell Harley Using cost analysis is an important tool in almost every kind of project. It helps determine if a...

How to Get Your Team’s Buy-In to New Processes

Catherine Powell, 

July 10, 2013

7 min read

In my last post, we discussed the tactics of process change, in particular choosing either a “big bang” or...

How to Protect Yourself Against Problem Projects

Cathlynn Carman, 

June 14, 2013

6 min read

Even projects that start strong can begin to unravel as time goes on. Sometimes the problem lies in scope, budget or...