Today, we discuss the differences between hard and soft skills, two sets of attributes that are essential to project management. What Are Hard Skills? The term “hard skills” refers to the technical, job-specific skills that are necessary to perform a job. Hard skills can be acquired through education, training, or personal experience. Some examples of…
Project managers can work on any type of project, including construction. In this post, we take a look at what managers for construction do and why their contribution is so important. Project Managers and Construction Construction projects are some of the oldest types of projects. Just think of the pyramids, the magnificent buildings created by…
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,…
Predictably, the Coronavirus pandemic has created a renewed interest in topics such as mental health and how to work from home. However, another, more unlikely topic has also seen a noticeable uptick in Google Searches: project management. The Pandemic Drives Up Interest in Project Management With a market share of 85.55%, Google is a veritable…
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…
If you are interested in engineering design and project management, chances are good that you’ve heard a lot of people talking about scrum. In today’s blog post, we tell you everything you need to know about scrum, including a basic definition and other useful details. What Is Scrum? Scrum is defined as a framework to…
In previous posts, we have touched on some of the most popular approaches to project management. In this post, we take a closer look at Agile project management, from its origins to its applications. Keep reading to learn more. The Origins of Agile Project Management Agile project management has its origins in software development. Until…
Project managers have different methodologies at their disposal to monitor the progress of a project and keep it on track. One of the most popular among these methods is waterfall project management. Keep reading to learn more. What Is Waterfall Project Management? Waterfall project management is a project management methodology where tasks happen sequentially. In…
From software to infrastructure works, we cannot understand today’s world without project management. But when did project management start? In this article, we answer this and other questions about this interesting discipline. When Did Project Management Start? When you think of project management you probably imagine people working on cutting-edge projects using software to help…
With applications in all types of industries, project management is becoming increasingly popular. But is project management a good career? Let’s find out. What Is Project Management? First, let’s take a minute to define what project management is and what does a project manager do. Simply put, project management is the use of techniques to…