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Project Failure Statistics and Facts

Project Failure Statistics and Facts By Michael Wood Below are project failure statistics as published by 2 independent research firms: Bull Survey Bad Communications – 57% Lack of Planning – 39% Poor Quality Control...

Taking Over a Project in Progress

Taking Over a Project in Progress By Tim Millett Providing good leadership for others is an integral part of being a manager. But while you may have developed a good range of skills when...

Think, Dream and Do

Think, Dream and Do By Michelle LaBrosse, PMP, Founder, Cheetah Learning Ahhhh summer time. It’s that season that conjures up our youth and returns us to a simpler, more idyllic time before our responsible...

What Exactly Is Project Management?

What Exactly Is Project Management? By Keith Mathis – PM Expert Live Some people mistakenly think project management is only the ability to run software and technology effectively. Yes, it is true software and...

Project Drivers

Project Drivers By Keith Mathis – PM Expert Live There are three primary drivers in any project: time, cost, and performance. These are called the triple constraints in project theory. Every project will have...

How Do I Become a PM? Part 4

How Do I Become a PM? Part 4 (#4 in the series How Do I Become a Project Manager) By Thomas Cutting As we wrap up our discussion on how to become a project...

How Do I Become a PM? Part 3

How Do I Become a PM? Part 3 (#3 in the series How Do I Become a Project Manager) By Thomas Cutting Note: This series builds on the conversation I had with Cornelius Fichtner,...

How Do I Become a PM? Part 2

How Do I Become a PM? Part 2 (#2 in the series How Do I Become a Project Manager) By Thomas Cutting When Should I Start? Having grown up on the technical side of...