The term “Lean” means many things to many people. Shakespeare buffs will think of Cassius in Julius Caesar and his “lean and hungry look”. Fashionistas will probably have a picture of an anorexic supermodel in mind. But Project Management Professionals (PMPs)® and indeed anyone who works in industry will ...

One of the first tasks you encounter on any Project Management Professional (PMP)© training course is Project Scope Management. Within this knowledge area, probably the most important process is Collect Requirements. While the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK© Guide) advises us to ensure all our ...

For experienced Project Managers, reading the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) is a bit like reading a fairy tale. There is something idyllic about the way everything just happens in such an orderly fashion. For Project Managers studying for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® ...

If asked, most project managers are likely to say they prefer a harmonious team that gets along well together. Indeed, as a species we would appear to value good relations over conflict – the state capital of New Hampshire is Concord, not Discord and the most famous passenger aircraft ...

Probably the most difficult part of studying for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam is getting your head around Process Groups. Knowledge Areas are straightforward – they contain everything relating to a well-defined subject – scope, time, cost, quality, etc. However, the Process Groups are confusing, because there is an ...

Many foreigners believe that St. Patrick became Ireland’s patron saint because he invented Guinness. This is not the case, although if Arthur Guinness ever is declared a saint, it is possible that Patrick might lose his patron saint status. No, St. Patrick’s claim to fame is that he banished ...