The 6 central roles of the project manager
ContentThe initiatorThe role modelThe coachThe negotiatorThe listenerThe working memberThe importance of managing a projectThe project manager plays a very central role in the entire project process....
View ArticleWhy Deadlines Promote Procrastination
Deadlines play a central role in the project context. They ensure that tasks are completed on time so that subsequent tasks can start according to plan and the project is completed by the agreed...
View ArticleHow to build the best project team: The 4 key features
What makes a good project team?At the beginning of each project, the project manager has to put together a suitable project team. For this purpose, the requirements of the respective project are...
View Article6 Things your Project Client expects from you
The importance of the client in the projectThe client is the person or organization that should be your focus throughout the project. The success of your project is not only determined by objective...
View ArticleModularized megaprojects: Failure of Conventional Approaches (Part 1)
Tesla as a pioneer in the modularization of megaprojectsIn Germany, it is almost a tradition that large public projects fail. A prime example in this context is the BER Airport. Originally, the...
View ArticleModularized megaprojects: What we can learn from Tesla (Part 2)
In the first part of our two-part blog post, you learned that complex planning and a multitude of dependencies can make a project a very fragile construct. If a project fails, it always fails in its...
View ArticleERP systems explained simply
The origin and meaning of ERP systemsThe first predecessor of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) was developed and established in industry more than 100 years ago. EOQ (Economic Order Quantity) did not...
View ArticleRisks in the project: an overview
Know the risks in your project!Risk management plays an enormously important role in project management. The task here is to identify, analyze, control and ultimately minimize risks. Although some...
View ArticleHow oragnizations and companies become and remain innovative
Research and development, innovation management and new product introduction On the way to becoming an innovative company and what role project management can play in this processWhat is remarkable...
View ArticleKeeping track of responsibilities in the project: The advantages and the...
The importance of responsibilities in the projectEvery project team brings with it a certain social complexity. Different people with different backgrounds and ideas come together. Without a certain...
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How-to: Responsibilities in InLoox made easy
Transparency and clear allocations through InLooxRecently, we wrote about the use of the RACI matrix in project management and highlighted the importance of clear responsibilities on our project...
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The Stacey Matrix: Agility or waterfall in the project?
How do agile and classic project management methods differ?Projects are defined by the fact that they are always unique and complex in nature. Consequently, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to...
View ArticleResource Leveling & Smoothing: What lies behind the terms
Why we need effective resource management in projectsResource management refers to the process of allocating resources in such a way that they provide the greatest possible benefit for the company or...
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How to start a project successfully: Kick-off with the 5W2H method
The kick-off of your project and its importanceAll beginnings are difficult. This is often the case with projects as well. Before the project starts, sometimes there is only a vague goal, for example a...
View ArticleThe Shit-in-Shit-out Principle in Process Management: How to Avoid Digitizing...
Welcome to the world of process management, where the dreams of streamlined efficiency often clash with the harsh reality of poorly designed processes. Today, we dive deep into the hilariously tragic...
View ArticleThe Meaning of Technical Debt in Project Management
Technical debt in the project contextThe concept of "technical debt" originally comes from the field of software development. This debt arises when rapid completion is preferred to an optimal solution....
View ArticleThe PDCA Cycle: a Cornerstone of Effective Project Management
What is the PDCA cycle?Definition of the PDCA cycleThe initial letters PDCA stand for the four steps in a continuous improvement process (CIP, Kaizen): Plan-Do-Check-Act.The PDCA cycle, also known as...
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SWOT analysis in project management: definition, instruction & example
ContentWhat is a SWOT analysis?SWOT analysis in the project management contextWhy should I conduct a SWOT analysis?How to perform a SWOT analysisOnce the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches...
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Project management tools comparison: 6 top providers
Comparison and tips for finding the right PM toolIf you also feel like you can't see the wood for the trees when searching for a tool, then read on. Because here you will not only find a comparison of...
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Think, Schedule, Do: 3 Steps to Tame the Chaos in your Inbox
The head of department sighs about four new emails just 10 minutes after the start of the team meeting. After the lunch break, the inbox is overflowing with status updates from seven other tools and...
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