http://www.artipot.com/dir/business/management/project-management/ Latest Project Management articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/377157/project-management-training.htm Research shows that many projects don't deliver the expected results when the deadline hits. Although this may not be officially classed as a failure, when projects fail to deliver the projected benefits, or are either delivered over budget or late, this is often deemed the effect of poor project management. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:49:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/377157/project-management-training.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/376163/project-management-course-choices-abound.htm The topic of Project Management is very popular among professionals today, as PM skills can really help to advance your career. Choosing the right PMC becomes the next challenge many professionals who want to build their project management skills. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:19:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/376163/project-management-course-choices-abound.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/371380/project-management-software-and-how-it-can-help-project-managers.htm Being a project manager has never been easy; juggling several projects and a multitude of smaller tasks within those projects can be a tall order for even the most organised of managers, but luckily advances in technology have just produced a piece of software which could revolutionise the way projects are managed. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:45:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/371380/project-management-software-and-how-it-can-help-project-managers.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/363987/3-types-of-prince2-training-that-you-can-take-advantage-of-today.htm A quick overview of the 3 types of PRINCE2 project management training, overview, foundation and practitioner to help you decide which kind of training is most suitable for where you are in your career. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:11:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/363987/3-types-of-prince2-training-that-you-can-take-advantage-of-today.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/362324/team-building-is-a-waste-of-money.htm External team building events do not lead to successful teams. Save money and ensure success by starting your project the right way. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:42:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/362324/team-building-is-a-waste-of-money.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/350295/so-what-exactly-are-infrastructure-funds-anyway.htm Infrastructure funds offer a great long term investment opportunity, and this article explains exactly what they are. Fri, 15 May 2009 00:49:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/350295/so-what-exactly-are-infrastructure-funds-anyway.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/350281/defining-a-projects-success.htm The definition of a successful project lies in various factors. In times past these factors were limited to what is known as the 'iron triangle': meeting cost, schedule, and scope objectives. Fri, 15 May 2009 00:42:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/350281/defining-a-projects-success.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/350277/getting-the-project-team-together.htm The most imperative part of any project is the team. Whether they are chosen and appointed by you or are imposed on you by the project brief - be they directly employed, freelance, contractors, suppliers, consultants or other partners - gaining their commitment to the project is of cardinal importance to its success. Fri, 15 May 2009 00:40:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/350277/getting-the-project-team-together.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/340988/should-i-enrol-on-a-p3o-training-course.htm We all did some research as to whether we should undertake P3O Portfolio Management Training, and discovered that the training would be important for our organizations because P3O offers a single, robust source of information, which can be used to effectively deal with change. Sun, 03 May 2009 19:10:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/340988/should-i-enrol-on-a-p3o-training-course.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/340905/why-spend-on-itil-service-management-training.htm ITIL service management training has been a worthwhile investment for our company, as it turned around our IT services of our company by working upon the management aspect of the IT services Sun, 03 May 2009 18:04:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/340905/why-spend-on-itil-service-management-training.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/339069/sustaining-innovation-in-your-organization-manage-rollouts-effectively-part-4-of-6.htm Last week we discussed how to effectively manage "missing the mark" when it comes to your new product, advertising campaign, and general innovation and growth portfolio. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:22:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/339069/sustaining-innovation-in-your-organization-manage-rollouts-effectively-part-4-of-6.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/337650/what-project-team-size-is-best.htm Books, articles, papers and studies have been published for decades, all coming to the same conclusion. More people applied to projects bring a greater decline in productivity and quality. It does seem logical that, for large projects, a large team is required but that is absolutely not the case. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:03:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/337650/what-project-team-size-is-best.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/329381/outsourcing-during-a-recession.htm Currently the financial climate is looking quite gloomy for most businesses, and smaller and medium businesses are the ones that are struggling and have uncertain futures. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:05:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/329381/outsourcing-during-a-recession.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/321629/3-main-construction-projects-that-needs-quality-control.htm Quality control is needed in every industry and other complicated projects. Complicated construction projects are no exception. As construction projects are often closely related to the public safety, quality control is an important aspect to be considered. Though quality control is very essential for all types of construction projects, it is ignored in many cases because of... Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:22:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/321629/3-main-construction-projects-that-needs-quality-control.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/313500/how-to-avoide-project-failures.htm Every Project Manager, at the outset of his or her project, is confident of its success. However, not all projects are destined for successful completion; but knowing what causes the failure of projects in general will go a long way to assisting you to avoid the failure of your own. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:35:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/313500/how-to-avoide-project-failures.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/313497/the-best-way-to-improve-productivity-using-microsoft-project.htm Project Management software can dramatically improve the productivity of any project: large and lengthy or small and brief. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:33:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/313497/the-best-way-to-improve-productivity-using-microsoft-project.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/286122/benefits-of-a-document-management-system-for-version-control.htm When creating documents using a version control system, the author has the capability of recording snapshots of their document at any point in the document life cycle. This permits the author to lock in a version of the document for historical purposes that can be referenced later in the development cycle. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:24:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/286122/benefits-of-a-document-management-system-for-version-control.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/277289/prince2-training-is-it-really-necessary-for-project-management.htm Not only is PRINCE2 a worldwide recognized qualification in project management, but individuals who have completed the training can look forward to actively contributing to the growth of their business and their own personal growth in terms of education and career prospects. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:52:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/277289/prince2-training-is-it-really-necessary-for-project-management.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/277149/is-concurrent-engineering-the-name-of-the-game.htm Concurrent Engineering Strategic planning is recognized as a weapon that businesses must use for effective and efficient product development. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:51:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/277149/is-concurrent-engineering-the-name-of-the-game.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/271480/public-speaking-is-a-vital-part-of-project-management.htm For many of us the notion of speaking to a large crowd is very daunting and not something we would choose to do for fun, however public speaking is an essential skill for any project manager and therefore to lead a successful team it is a fear that must be conquered. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:50:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/271480/public-speaking-is-a-vital-part-of-project-management.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/248525/plan-to-work-and-work-to-plan-project-management-tips.htm The key to successful project management is carefully planning the project beforehand, and controlling the execution of the work to ensure your desired results. You can't overestimate the importance of proper planning. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:37:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/248525/plan-to-work-and-work-to-plan-project-management-tips.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/238006/a-tale-of-two-projects.htm A short story about how a single project can take on two distinctly different personalities. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:08:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/238006/a-tale-of-two-projects.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/236287/pmp-certification-can-be-difficult.htm A pmp certification exam simulation program with a lot of questions can help you in preparing for the test. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:20:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/236287/pmp-certification-can-be-difficult.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/236278/a-pmp-simulator-can-help-you-assess-your-readiness-for-the-pmp-certification.htm A PMP simulator can help you assess your readiness for the project management professional pmp certification. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:08:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/236278/a-pmp-simulator-can-help-you-assess-your-readiness-for-the-pmp-certification.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/235978/pmp-certification-practice-as-many-questions-as-you-can.htm Consider using a Project management professional exam simulator to practice pmp certification. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:13:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/235978/pmp-certification-practice-as-many-questions-as-you-can.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/235898/pmp-certification-simulation-program-to-pass-the-exam.htm Consider using a pmp certification simulation program to pass the project management professional exam with minimal study time and effort. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:25:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/235898/pmp-certification-simulation-program-to-pass-the-exam.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/235108/pmp-certification-study-help.htm Consider studying more using a pmp certification exam simulation program to practice in the same environment as the actual test. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:47:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/235108/pmp-certification-study-help.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/234444/a-pmp-exam-simulation-program-can-help-you-pass-the-project-management-exam.htm Using a PMP simulation program is vital for anyone preparing for the PMI PMP certification. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:11:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/234444/a-pmp-exam-simulation-program-can-help-you-pass-the-project-management-exam.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/234217/pmp-practice-for-project-management-professional-certification.htm Candidates become accustomed to the official pmp practice exam through taking as many tests as possible, with timers, review options and everything included. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:12:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/234217/pmp-practice-for-project-management-professional-certification.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/234212/using-a-pmp-exam-prep-program-is-an-amazing-way-to-study.htm In using a pmp exam prep software program which is designed by pmp professionals and based on questions from previous exam, sample exams and on the PMBOK guide, you can accelerate your study efforts. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:01:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/234212/using-a-pmp-exam-prep-program-is-an-amazing-way-to-study.htm