The job description of what makes a “project manager” has gradually changed over time. The paper-pushing duties of a working foreman or superintendent used to be lumped into their respective job ...

In 2001, at Utah’s Snowbird ski resort, 17 software developers got together and produced the groundbreaking Agile Manifesto. It was meant to streamline the software development process by ...

When a project stretches far beyond its original vision, it is called “scope creep”. Scope creep in project management is one of the biggest causes of project failure. This article will help you ...

Note: This article is based on and an update of Tom Mochal’s article, Mini-glossary: Project management terms you should know. Every discipline has its own vocabulary, and project management is no ...

With over a decade of experience as a small business technology consultant, Alana breaks down technical concepts to help small businesses take advantage of the tools available to them to create ...

A drafted view of the exterior of the building as if you were standing and looking at it. Usually all four sides of the building are provided—the east, west, north and south elevations. There may also ...

The Standish Group’s “CHAOS Summary 2009” report shows a marked decrease in IT project success rates, with 32 percent of all projects succeeding. It’s one thing to know that 68 percent of all IT ...

Industry experts and faculty will discuss the future of project leadership at Columbia SPS’s first Project Management event.

When you’re new to project management, you might think the secret is to keep conflict to a minimum to ensure that your team completes tasks, meet deadlines, and avoids melees. Maybe you frame your ...