Category Archives for Project Schedule Management
What is T-shirt Sizing? | Video
T-shirt sizing has become a popular method for estimating in agile projects. So, I answer the question, what is T-shirt Sizing?
Continue reading...What is a Project Baseline? | Video
A new Project Plan needs a Baseline. It’s how we keep ourselves honest, as Project Managers. But, what is a Project Baseline?
Continue reading...Project Estimating Skills: How to Master Successful Project Estimation
Why is Project Estimation a big deal? It’s very hard to do well & poor estimates are often a major reason for cost or schedule over-runs.
Continue reading...Make Your Project Estimation More Reliable, Using the PERT Method
One of the hardest tasks for Project Managers is Project Estimation: predicting the future, despite the uncertainty. Meet the PERT method.
Continue reading...How to Create a Gantt Chart in 9 Easy Steps | Video
In an earlier video, I describe what a Gantt Chart is. But I keep getting asked how to create one. So, here’s how to make a Gantt Chart.
Continue reading...PM Formulas: Understanding the Math of Project Management
Project Management is a structured discipline. The basics are rigorous and logical. So, in this article, I round-up of all the PM formulas you need to know.
Continue reading...What are Task Dependencies in Project Management? | Video
When you are planning and scheduling your project, there will be sequences of activities that you need to respect. They are generated by task dependencies.
Continue reading...What is Crashing the Timeline? | Video
Your project gets delayed…
Or maybe you need to finish early…
So, what is Crashing the Timeline?
What is a Gantt Chart? | Video
The Gantt Chart is pretty much the poster-child for Project Management. When most people think of project management, it’s a Gantt Chart they see in their mind’s eye. So, what is a Gantt Chart? …and who invented it? Dr Mike Clayton is founder of OnlinePMCourses.com. Here, he answers this question, in under 5 minutes.
Continue reading...Earned Value Primer: The Basics of EVM
How best to monitor and report on the performance of your projects and predict their future performance? Earned Value Management (EVM).
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