Project Management

Streamlining the manufacturing process requires reducing complexity. This is not an easy task; success involves strategic analysis, planning, and implementation. Efforts to simplify operations should be orchestrated for reduction of complexity without sacrificing performance or compromising customer requirements. The most profitable ETO companies generally follow three fundamental steps in approaching new projects in order to […]

Project Management methodologies can be seen as blueprints, even step-by-step process instructions for guiding team members to successful project conclusion. There are many different project methodologies, and many of them overlap in several aspects. In managing the various circumstances of projects that can be quite different, it can be difficult to determine which method to […]

Project management encompasses a lot of things and scheduling is perhaps one of the most grueling tasks. Even projects that seem small can present some challenges when it comes to keeping up. Over the years, there has been a development of tools that play a critical role in managing projects of all sizes. These applications […]

By working smarter rather than harder, you’ll be able to leverage your existing resources more effectively — and ensure that your projects are completed on time and to exacting specifications. But that’s easier said than done. There are a few things you may need to fine-tune before you can truly begin working at maximum efficiency. […]

A far too common mistake I see when working with clients on setting up boards for managing projects and day-to-day workflow, is the desire to incorporate all the possible situations into the project board structure.  This results in an overly complex environment for team members to manage and report on their deliverable status.  It often […]

Simple solutions to managing projects in big teams Managing large project teams takes an understanding of how and why teams work. It means realizing that a team is successful when its members work together as a unit to complete the assigned project. At the same time, the individuals who make up the team must be […]

Project Life-Cycle Methodologies There are two major philosophies concerning how to approach the planning and structuring of project management or life-cycles: The traditional and straight forward methodology and the more recently developed and dynamic methodology. This article will clarify some of the key differences between these methodologies, examine what circumstances are best suited for one […]

When it comes to project management, it can be all too easy for project teams to get stuck in loops of behavior and work on the same small tasks that they’ve grown accustomed to over the years. As human beings, we’re basically hardwired to resist change. It can feel comforting to stick with what is safe […]

  Agile Methodology vs Waterfall Methodology: Which is better for your Project? The popularity of standard waterfall techniques for creating applications is swiftly decreasing as newer Agile strategies are progressively implemented. So just exactly what are these techniques, and which is superior? Waterfall Methodology The waterfall method has each stage in a manufactured product’s life […]