Within the realm of project management, there are five key process groups that serve as the foundation for successful project delivery. Understanding these process groups is essential for project managers and teams seeking to navigate complex projects with precision and control. 1.Initiating Process Group The initiating process group marks the beginning of a project where…
Before the advent of computer-aided design (CAD), technical drawing was the only means of creating technical drawings. In today’s digital world, tools like CAD have made the process of creating detailed technical drawings more efficient and easier than ever before. While both methods are effective in generating accurate designs, each has its own unique set…
In today’s business world, there are many project management tools to choose from, which have made the process a lot easier and efficient. However, it can be overwhelming to select the best tools that will suit your organization’s needs. In this blog post, we will discuss the most important project management tools you should be…
From TV shows to search engines, artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere these days. No doubt, AI has millions of potential applications that can help make our lives easier. But does this include technical drawings? Keep reading to find out. Can You Make Technical Drawings With AI? As we have seen in previous posts, technical…
Project management is rewarding but rife with challenges. Today, we take a look at the three most common project management mistakes you should be aware of. Doing Everything Yourself If you are a perfectionist, you may tend to micromanage your team to the point where you end up doing most things yourself. Needless to say,…
While the goals and methods of project management and product management may overlap sometimes, they are distinct disciplines. Keep reading to learn more about the differences between these two indispensable functions of a company. Project Management We have talked at length about project management in previous posts. However, a quick refresh is in order. Project…
The engineering design process is a powerful framework to devise solutions for all types of problems. In this blog post, we outline the seven steps of the engineering design process, one of the most popular versions of this method. What Is the Engineering Design Process? As we have seen in previous posts, the engineering design…
Project management is extremely useful but also packed with terms whose meaning can be obscure to the uninitiated. From “Activity” to “Kanban,” here’s the first part of our list of essential terms to understand project management. Activity Project managers call “activity” any scheduled phase in the deployment of a project. Activities have well-defined beginning and…
Engineering design is more than hard skills. This is a demanding field, and success requires a strong balance of technical know-how and interpersonal skills. That’s why today we bring you three soft skills essential to engineering design and how to hone them. What Are Soft Skills? Before we take a look at the soft skills…
Technical drawing is a basic aspect of engineering design. Keep reading to learn more about technical drawing, from its definition and history to its evolution. What Is Technical Drawing? Technical drawing, also known as drafting, is a detailed graphic rendition of how something functions or how it is built. Technical drawings are made at a…