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Why project management is important?

October 12, 2017 By Manickavel Arumugam

What is project management? Why project management is important? Why is there a need for project management? We will find the answers to these questions regarding project management in this article. What is project management? Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements (PMBOK Guide, … [Read more...]

What is a project?

October 4, 2017 By Manickavel Arumugam

A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result (PMBOK Guide, Sixth Edition). To differentiate projects from operations, you should understand the meaning of the two keywords used in the definition, temporary and unique. Unique Product, service, or result To complete a project, it is required to produce a deliverable. A … [Read more...]

Sequence of Activities in Closing Process

Closing process group includes only one process, namely, Close project or phase. This process belongs to the Integration knowledge area. Close project or phase is the process during which we formally close the project or phase. Generally, the project charter will include project success criteria, project exit criteria and who will sign off the project. […]

Resource Leveling and Resource Smoothing Explained with An Example

What is resource leveling? What is resource smoothing? Are they the same? If not, what is the difference? We will try to answer the above questions in this article. Resource Optimization Resource optimization is a tool/ technique used in the Develop Schedule process of Schedule Management knowledge area. Resource optimization is a schedule network analysis […]

9 Data Gathering Techniques You Should Know for PMP Exam

PMBOK® Guide has grouped most of the tools and techniques in a logical way, by their purpose. The following are the various groups used in PMBOK Guide , Sixth Edition: Data gathering techniques Data analysis techniques Data representation techniques Decision-making techniques Communication skills Interpersonal and team skills In addition, they also have several tools and […]

Motivational theories in PMP Exam

Recognition and Rewards is a tool/ technique used in the Develop Team process. Recognizing and rewarding desirable behavior is an important aspect of developing a team. Rewarding good work is a way of showing the people that the organization acknowledges and recognizes their effort. It is important to recognize the team throughout the project, without […]

Answers to PMP Practice Questions [Project Integration Management]

Here are the answers to the PMP® Practice Questions on Project Integration Management, which I have posted earlier. I have explained why the choice is correct. I have also given references to PMBOK® Guide, Sixth Edition, wherever it is relevant. If you are yet to see the practice questions, please check out the questions here: […]