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In this article we discuss a situation that is somewhat representative of the project management training – in particular PMP training. This case reflects some of the bad situations out in the market but we must stress this is not about all providers. Like everything else in life there are good, bad, and ugly situations....

Project control is vital for management of any projects. We learn to control against the plan but is there one plan on the project life span? If there is more than one plan, which plan do we control against? Project Control This is the fourth of a 4-part series on project control. In the first...

Project control is vital for management of any projects. We learn to control against the plan but is there one plan on the project life span? If there is more than one plan, which plan do we control against? Four Control Reference Points In the previous articles we introduced the subject and discussed the first...

Project control is an essential concept in project management, yet, some still do not do well, especially in organizations new to project management. Others – follow traditional project control concepts which might not be enough. In this series we address some of the gaps in practice. Project Control CAM2P™ Alternative Perspective We believe that many...

Project control is an essential concept in project management, yet, some still do not do well, especially in organizations new to project management. Others – follow traditional project control concepts which might not be enough. In this series we address some of the gaps in practice.   Project Control Introduction to Project Control Project control...

This blog post is also from our upcoming book, Redefining the Basics of Project Management, scheduled for second quarter 2014. We publish this chapter in two parts. Project Estimates across the Project Life Span In the previous article, we discussed the three estimate classification, which we also show on this illustration. Summary of the Three Estimates...

This blog post is also from our upcoming book, Redefining the Basics of Project Management, scheduled for second quarter 2014. We publish this chapter in two parts. Project Estimates across the Project Life Span In the previous chapter[1], we identified two major funds approval and three budgeting points. We also stated that an input to the...

This is part 4 of a 4-part series on project change management. This topic is a chapter in our upcoming book, Redefining the Basics of Project Management, scheduled for second quarter 2014. Project Change Management Closing Comments In the previous discussions, specifically the scope creep, air condition example, we had: Natural growth due to design...

This is part 3 of a 4-part series on project change management. This topic is a chapter in our upcoming book, Redefining the Basics of Project Management, scheduled for second quarter 2014. Project Change Management Change Management in the Fog ‘Project change management in the fog’, is a term we use to refer to the...