I got introduced to Noetic science and IONS thru Dan Brown’s The Lost symbol book. Institue of noetic sciences (IONS) defines noetic science as follows “Noetic science uses scientific methods to explore the “inner cosmos” of the mind (consciousness, soul, spirit) and how it...

Keywords: creative project management software, PM plan, PM tasks, PM activities I am thinking of a workflow based and role based creative project management software and the fuctionalities it should have to enable a Project manager to plan, manage, monitor & control the cost, time, scope, quality,...

I have come up with the 10 simple steps to pass any PM certification examination like PRINCE2 2009 Foundation examination or PMP Certification with my experience as base. I have classified the stages as Pre-Preparation, Preparation and on the day of examination. Happy reading. Pre-Preparation   Understand...

PRINCE2 defines project risk as uncertain events which might have an impact on the project outcomes or project output. The key point everyone is missing is the difference between a project risk and a project issue. I always find the risks and issues are logged in interchangeably i.e., project risks are...

Hello all, Based on numerous discussions with fellow project managers, I have listed a top 5 excuses project managers give to justify a project failure. In case you have heard anything different or add on, please leave a comment in this space. 1. Requirement is not clear 2. Resource constraint 3....

Hello all, I think that project manager’s ability to probe and question would really make or break a project success. I have list a top 10 questions a project manager should ask. It is purely based on my experience. All I need you to validate and add in case you think different 1....

One of the key responsibilities of the project manager is to deliver the business products which need to satisfy the business case.   As we all know a Project manager is one who gets the work done through other team members.   Human Resource management is one of the critical areas for the project manager...

Progressive elaboration This term is used in project management/planning in order to refer the refinement of the project objectives. It is the continuous evolution of the project. Scope Creep This term is used in project management/planning in order to refer the increase of the project objectives without...

In any process oriented organization, before starting a major IT project/programme it is required for the project/programme to get the budget allocated by the senior management. In order to facilitate the process, the project manager would submit IT Project – Investment proposal. This document...

I find many people use the terms project plan and project schedule interchangeably. Some dont understand the purpose of the artifacts project plan. Let me clearly explain you the purpose of those documents and their differences. Project Plan This document details out following about a project. Project...