Category Archives for Project Schedule Management
How to Create a Project Schedule – 21 Steps in 5 Stages | Video
In this video, I will take you through my 5 stages and 21 steps for how to create a Project Schedule. This is core PM knowledge.
Continue reading...Beyond Gantt Charts: How to Boost your Project with the Critical Chain Method
I delivered every Project I led for clients on time. My secret: I used the Critical Chain Method (CCM). Do you want to know how it works?
Continue reading...What is Float? And, What is Slack? in Project Management
In this video, I will answer the question, what is float? Or, if you prefer, what is Slack? (not the software)
Continue reading...Project Management Formulas: How to Get a Grip on the Math of PM
If you’re going to take any kind of Project Management certification exam, you’ll likely need to use project management formulas.
Continue reading...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...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.
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