As a project manager, one of the things we always ask is “What is the best project management system” out there? Is there a single system that works best? I’ve thought about this long and hard. And my answer is no. There is no one best system that works in all cases. Rather, I’m tempted […]
8 Key Benefits of A Project Charter
Hi there! If you’re a project manager, or are interested in becoming one, you might be aware of something called the Project Charter. I’ve discussed this document before over here – but it is worth re-iterating why we would need one. I’ve gone through many projects over the course of my career, and I can […]
Project Charters – What Is A Critical Success Factor?
Hello! As you know, the project charter document (which I described here) is a critical document for project success. If you’re familiar with the contents of this document, one of the sections is a ‘critical success factor’ section. Many folks ask me for project charters, what is a critical success factor? Well, that’s what I […]
My Project Charter Template
You know, one of the most important documents in a project is the Project Charter. It is usually developed in the “Initiate” process group in the PM Body of Knowledge. Here’s a recap of what a project charter is. A project charter is a “high-level project map”, a statement of a project’s objectives, scope, […]
The Project Management Communication Plan
What do you think is one of the most challenging aspects of running a project? Well, for me, it’s definitely project communication. As project managers, we all know how important communication is. It broadcasts project progress, statuses and very importantly – project risks and mitigation plans – to all concerned. If you communicate consistently, stakeholders […]