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…
Today we take a closer look at CFD, one of the most interesting tools at the disposal of design engineers. Keep reading to learn more. What Is CFD? CFD stands for Computational Fluid Dynamics. As the name implies, CFD allows design engineers to simulate the motion of fluids using a computer. Here, the term “fluid”…
Today we take a deep dive into a second batch of essential terms to understand project management. To take a look at the first part of our list (“Activity” to “Late start/finish date”) just click here. Milestones These are progress points that signify the completion of an important phase of a project. Projects are usually…
A lot of people struggle to understand the difference between project management and program management. Luckily, a clear explanation is enough to dispel the confusion. Program Management vs. Program Management We have covered project management extensively in previous posts. To sum it up, a project is a series of tasks with a limited scope and…