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From beginner’s guides to breakdowns of advanced topics, our blog covers key project management topics. These can supplement your learning on one of our project management training courses, or provide a starting point for your own project management learning.
Describe Communicating A Schedule To Different Stakeholders
WBS can be used to communicate Work Packages (activities) to the project team leaders. WBS identifies the works required to […]
List And Describe Five Advantages / Disadvantage Of A Matrix
Advantages of Matrix Organisations are: Visibility of resources skills Organizational authorities to Project Manager over staff. Maintaining specialised skills Disadvantages […]
List/Describe 5 Phases In Extended Lifecycle And Products
Concept Definition Development Handing over and closure Benefits Realisation Concept is the first phase in the project life cycle. It […]
Explain Importance Of A Sponsor. Describe 4 Responsibilities
Sponsor role is important to the project since he provides leadership, develops the business case, and oversees the development of […]
Explain Five Benefits Of Governance
One of the key benefits of governance is enabling the organisation to draw clear portfolio direction for the organisation which;is […]
Project Management – Do You Love It?
There are pros and cons to every job and for those who love project management, it simply has more pros […]
Becoming A Project Manager – Key Skills
Becoming a project manager is a great career choice but it is important to identify the key skills needed to […]
Describe Five Stages In Negotiation
1) Understanding Need for Negotiation: Both parties should agree on the need for negotiation and establish / realise that there […]
Describe Five Stages In Information Management
Information Planning: The first stage is to prepare an information management plan, which set out how information will be controlled […]
Explain The Importance Of Procurement Strategy
Importance of Procurement Strategy: Procurement strategy is a document which defines how a project would procure and manage services and […]
Explain Importance Of Change Control And 4 Steps In Process
Importance of Change Control Process: Change control process is applied to the overall scope in the project, scope being defined […]