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...
