Requirements Traceability Matrix – RTM By Tom Carlos (PMP) Defining the RTM The Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) is a tool to help ensure that the project’s scope, requirements, and deliverables remain “as is” when...
How to Control Change Requests By Dave Nielsen Changes are an important part of any project. There are 2 factors at work that guarantee the generation of change requests: changes that happen to the...
Start Every Project with a Detailed Description of the Project By Richard Morreale Too many times I have seen Projects go bad because there wasn’t a common understanding at the beginning of what the...
Do You Understand Project Scope Management? By Harry Hall Project managers have difficulty managing project scope. Many project managers encounter scope creep, but don’t know what’s happening or what to do about it. Why?...
Project Scope and the Question of Quality By Ben Snyder, CEO of Systemation When the subject of project scope comes up, many people immediately think of the features and functions of a product or...
How to Keep Your Project From Being a Runaway Train By Harry Hall Have you ever been handed a project with too many requirements right from the beginning? How many times have you experienced...
Product Scope vs. Project Scope By Claudia Vandermilt For those seeking certification in project management, there are two terms that can sometimes cause confusion: product scope and project scope. While “scope” refers to the...
Making Change Control Easy By Andrea Brockmeier If you struggle with a lack of sustained discipline in your project change control practice, one opportunity may be to clarify the distinction between controlling performance and...
The Charter Document – Scope By Robin Vysma The charter is the document you have to do before you agree to begin a project. It might be a bound glossy publication with covers and...
One Great Tip to Help Control Scope By Christian Bisson As project managers, controlling scope can be very challenging. You’ll want to avoid scope creep but if managed properly, scope changes can mean more...
