Category Archives for PMI Talent Triangle: Technical Project Management
What is Release Management? | Video
Projects – especially IT projects – need to release new software into a live environment.
So, what is Release Management?
Dr Mike Clayton is founder of OnlinePMCourses.com.
Here, he answers this question, in under 5 minutes.
Clear Project Brief (10 Things to Include)
If you want to get things done – from the simplest task to the most complex project – you need a clear project brief.
So much so that this is one of my ten tools that will help you get better Project Management results. It also documents step 1 of our 8-Step Template for our Project Management essentials.
What does that really involve?
If you want to get things done – from the simplest task to the most complex project – you need a clear project brief.
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What is Project Handover? | Video
The end of your project will come sometime. And then it’s time for Project Handover.
So, what is Project Handover?
Dr Mike Clayton is founder of OnlinePMCourses.com.
Here, he answers this question, in under 5 minutes.
Project Estimation: Master the Tools and Techniques
There are two reasons why Project Estimation is a big deal for project managers. First, it’s extremely hard to do well. And second, poor estimates are often a primary reason for a project cost or schedule over-run.
So, in this article, we’ll take a careful look at project estimation, to help you learn how to master the art and craft of doing it well.
What is Scrumban? | Video
You’ve heard of Scrum…
You’ve heard of Kanban…
So, what is Scrumban?
Dr Mike Clayton is founder of OnlinePMCourses.com.
Here, he answers this question, in under 5 minutes.
Risk Response Strategies: Full Roundup
Risk response strategies are the basic ways you can handle project risks. They are also also one of the areas of project management practice that the PMI updated in the 6th Edition of its Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoKⓇ).
So, it seems like a good time to look at this vital aspect of project management in some detail.
In this article we’ll examine the risk response strategies you have available to you, what they mean, and when you should use them.
What is a Project Definition? | Video
The first stage of a formal project methodology is Project Definition.
So, what is a Project Definition?
Dr Mike Clayton is founder of OnlinePMCourses.com.
Here, he answers this question, in under 5 minutes.
Giant Guide to Project Reporting [How to do it well]
The regular rhythm of your project is ticked out by your project reporting cycle. Quarterly, monthly, fortnightly, or weekly… you’re there again. It’s time to produce your regular project report.
Project reporting is as much a part of project life as weekends and annual holidays form part of the fabric of our wider lives. They tick off passing time and are a core part of what we do. And, for some project managers, they are nothing but a chore.
But I don’t see project reporting as a chore. I have always seen it as a valuable opportunity to understand my project, communicate with my stakeholders, and access decision-makers.
So, in this giant guide, let’s see how to do project reporting well. I’ll show you how to design and build effective project reports.
What are ITTOs Part 2: Definitions | Video
ITTO: Inputs, Tools, Techniques, Outputs. So, what do each of those terms mean?
Dr Mike Clayton is founder of OnlinePMCourses.com.
Here, he answers this question, in under 5 minutes.
How to Build a Robust Project Risk Culture [8 Steps]
A robust risk culture goes beyond having a strong basic risk management process. But the rewards for the extra work you’ll put in to build that culture are huge. Particularly for large, complex, or strategically important projects.
Some of my readers may hope to influence the risk culture of their whole organization. But, for many, I suspect this may be too great an ambition. For you, the right aspiration is to build a positive risk culture within your project. As a Project Manager, that’s entirely within your scope.
So, some readers will draw information related to this badge…
But explicitly, we’re going to focus on how your project that can create and impose risk management discipline on a blank project canvas.
But these ideas scale. And the process for creating a robust risk management culture within your project can apply equally if you get a chance to influence your wider organization.
