If you’re still using traditional project management methods in running your business, it’s time to wake up and smell the coffee! Thanks to modern technology, project teams now have the choice of adopting and implementing project methodologies that are more in keeping with contemporary business needs. Agile is a perfect example of this. In this [...]
Many a time, when project managers plan implementations, they overlook certain risk factors associated with it. They focus their efforts on budgets, deliverables, stakeholder expectations and deadlines. Failure to anticipate potential breakdowns in the implementation process can jeopardize the future of the project and the outcome could be a disaster.Project implementations can be unsuccessful for [...]
The business world is changing. Communication technology is taking a big leap forward; from telephone, email and fax we have already moved to video conferencing and wireless mobile devices. In its course, technology is changing the possibilities and the rules of human interaction. And this also applies to business communications and work meetings. So the [...]
Working virtually is slowly, but steadily becoming an increasingly common phenomenon and more companies are taking advantage of this. Working remotely eliminates the need for office space, eliminates commuting time, lowers overhead costs and, in many cases, promotes a better work-life balance. Virtual workers have the privilege to control where they operate from and [...]
New collaborative tools are fast changing the way we manage, learn and do things. In it’s simplest form, collaboration is defined as "working with others to do a task and to achieve shared goals." In the corporate world, collaboration "is the interactive dynamic of engaged people, who, when electing to work together, adopt shared behaviors and [...]
Being successful in business is all about using your time optimally. Doing so, however, isn’t as simple as it may seem. Time management mistakes can have serious consequences. Not only can they delay results, but also lead to stress, lowered productivity and the tarnishing of your business’s reputation.To manage your time well, you will need [...]
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Running a business is almost impossible without making certain expenses. Expenditures are a necessary evil. If you’re new to the world of entrepreneurship, you may be uncertain about what is and isn’t a business expense. Additionally, you might also be looking [...]
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One of the biggest factors that contribute to the success of any business is whether or not its employees are able to perform together a team. With increasing competition, it has become extremely important to encourage creativity in the office, in [...]
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The use of project management tools is no more confined to development teams alone. According to the Project Management Institute, almost 59 percent businesses say either their entire organization or most departments have implemented standard project management practices. Therefore, your marketing [...]
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As an agile process, Scrum is extensively used by software companies for product development. In fact, this project management framework can be applied to any project that has complex requirements, aggressive deadlines and a generous amount of uniqueness. This lightweight framework [...]
