Tag: Project Manager
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The Project Life Cycle
The project life cycle, pivotal in project management, offers a framework from project start to finish. It traditionally encompasses initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and closing. However, its application is more nuanced, extending through the project’s entire journey, with each phase potentially including sub-phases like planning and funding in a construction project. Within each…
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Introduction to Project Management
The ability to manage projects effectively has become crucial across almost every single industry. Project Management is not just a set of tools; it’s a strategic approach that can make or break the most critical initiatives of an organization. This article serves as a primer, introducing the fundamentals of project management, its history, and key…
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Scrummerfall: Bridging the Gap Between Scrum and Waterfall for Project Success
In the ever-evolving landscape of project management, methodologies come and go, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Two of the most prevalent approaches are Scrum and Waterfall. Scrum, an agile methodology, emphasizes flexibility and iterative development, while Waterfall is known for its structured, sequential phases. But what if there was a way to harness…
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Effective Communication: Practical Steps for Success
In the world of project management, effective communication is not just a valuable skill; it’s the cornerstone of success. Whether you’re coordinating a team, presenting to stakeholders, or resolving issues, your ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely can make or break a project. Fortunately, effective communication is a skill that can be honed and…
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Why Military Personnel Excel in Transitioning to Project Management
Transitioning from a military career to the civilian workforce can be a significant life change. However, for many military personnel, particularly those with leadership and operational experience, the transition to project management can be remarkably smooth and successful. In this article, we will explore why military personnel often have an advantage when entering the world…
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Earning PDU’s for PMP Cert
“You don’t want to get your PMP yet, it is impossible to get the PDUs you need.” This statement couldn’t be further from the truth and still remains one of the worst pieces of advice I have ever received. Earning the necessary professional development units or PDUs for your PMP Cert is very easy as…
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Pursuing a PMP Cert
Not going to lie, the first time I heard of the PMP, old school Snoop Dogg songs came to mind and many jokes were made about becoming a certified p-i-m-p. Then, I grew up and looked into it further and realized becoming a certified project management professional was much more in line with my future…
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Working Scrum in Jira
Scrum projects are very collaborative by design. Starting a new project and planning the next sprint bring all the necessary people together who will be doing the work and ideas really get to flowing. Traditionally, the team is in the same room and there are sticky notes all over the place. Jira is a digital…
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What is a Project, Project Manager?
Over the past several years, there has been a big push in the NCO and SNCO ranks to get their Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Learning about Project Management is a great way for us to become better leaders while paving the path for our future civilian careers. If you want to understand project management,…
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