Project Management Articles

More Than a To-Do List: Build Teamwork, Improve Execution with a Project Checklist

by James Murphy

A project checklist has been shown to improve execution in many industries, namely the medical field and the world of military aviation. Learn how the Plan-Brief-Execute-Debrief cycle introduced by a checklist encourages collaborative, effective team building initiatives.

The Art of Productive Laziness

by Peter Taylor

Welcome to the world of ‘Productive Laziness' where intelligence and laziness meet with remarkable results for your work/life balance

The Business Case for Prince 2

by Sarah Clements

The PRINCE2 project management methodology is accepted throughout the UK as the leading 'best practice' project management approach. Here are the advantages and risks for both individuals and companies looking to train in the said methodology.

Your Workspace Says A Lot About Your Business

by Shaun Parker

The quality, fucntionality and design of a company's workspace has become increasingly important, and this article looks at why you should leave office refurbishments to those who know best.

The Three Stages Of Geotechnical Engineering

by Dominic Donaldson

An article explaining the process of checking a site for a potential engineering project.

Is Project Management Software The Way Forward?

by Shaun Parker

An article discussing IT solutions and if they really can improve a company's performance.

Public Speaking is a Vital Part of Project Management

by john mce

For many of us the notion of speaking to a large crowd is very daunting and not something we would choose to do for fun, however public speaking is an essential skill for any project manager and therefore to lead a successful team it is a fear that must be conquered.

Project Management Training that Fits Your Schedule

by Randall Olson

Looking for a way to fit project management training into your already busy schedule? Hybrid mentored learning is the perfect solution for busy professionals who can't find time to attend live training programs.

5 Ways to Finesse Budget Discussions for New Client Projects

by Adele Sommers, Ph.D.

If you have difficulty engaging in budget discussions for new projects, particularly during initial client meetings when it can be tempting to make promises that are difficult to keep, this article explores five ways to help you gracefully avoid backing yourself into a corner.

How Railway And Harbor Design Is Looking To The Future

by Dominic Donaldson

An article about some of the considerations that engineers have to take on board when dealing with large scale projects that involve transport.

Project Management Tips: Plan to Work and Work to Plan

by john mce

The key to successful project management is carefully planning the project beforehand, and controlling the execution of the work to ensure your desired results. You can't overestimate the importance of proper planning.

A Tale of Two Projects

by Robert Howard

A short story about how a single project can take on two distinctly different personalities.

A PMP Simulator Can Help you Assess Your Readiness for the PMP Certification

by Jacquelyn Donner

A PMP simulator can help you assess your readiness for the project management professional pmp certification.

New PMP Certification Candidates Tool

by Jacquelyn Donner

As a candidate preparing for the pmp certification, you can use a pmp exam simulation program and stop worrying about whether you ready for the exam or not.

PMP Certification Study Help

by Jacquelyn Donner

Consider studying more using a pmp certification exam simulation program to practice in the same environment as the actual test.