Resistance is not futile: How to benefit from knowledge management without...
Yes, I am a Trekkie. Yoda and the other Star Wars weirdos just can’t compete. And in case you were wondering what my favorite Captain is: Jean-Luc Picard. But of course, the best Captain is Benjamin...
View Article5 Questions Critical Infrastructure Operators Must Ask Themselves
Operators of critical infrastructure face the challenge of not only ensuring secure and stable operations, but also of continuously demonstrating compliance with regulatory requirements such as the...
View ArticleOutlook is Not a Project Management Tool - Here's How to Turn it into One!
A few weeks ago, on a flight back from a client workshop, I couldn’t help noticing that almost every open laptop had one thing in common: Microsoft Outlook. No matter the job title or dress code — from...
View ArticleCustom Fields: The Swiss Army Knife of Project Management
After more than twelve years in project management, I can say: every project is different, yet every project is the same. This paradox exists because there are corporate standards for project planning...
View ArticleHow Project Managers Can Keep Track of Project Health
Anyone managing multiple projects simultaneously knows the challenge of constantly switching between task lists, Gantt charts, emails, and meetings. Information is often scattered, decisions need to be...
View ArticlePMO: Have it, improve it, or be one of the 90% left behind
That does not come from me, it comes from higher up: The Project Management Institute (PMI) together with PwC surveyed more than 4000 project management professionals and identified a small gem of a...
View ArticleProject Traffic Lights: Your Navigation Tool for Clarity in the Project Fog
Where do we actually stand? This question echoes through project teams regularly—sometimes with a slight note of panic, often right before a steering committee meeting or when the open task list starts...
View ArticleThe ROI of Project Management Software: Is the Investment Worth It?
Step 1: Identify Time Wasters and Estimate Time LostTime wasters slow down teams, delay projects, and ultimately cost money. Reflect on your daily work routine and observe where tasks, workflows, or...
View ArticleTask Planning Made Easy: How AI Helps to Overcome FOTEK
We have all been there: It is the beginning of a new project, and the the scope is not yet completely clear. Yet, you are supposed to present a rough plan with tasks, estimated effort und approximate...
View ArticleProject management trends and metrics that matter for 2025
I have interviewed our own project management specialists, Dr. Andreas Tremel and Dr. Tiziano Panico to get them to share their wisdom on what matters in project management in 2025. And of course, the...
View ArticleDevOps for Unlocking Better Project Management: Lessons from The Phoenix Project
Rarely have I enjoyed reading a book that was recommended to me by a colleague from the IT department with the words: You can learn something from this. Honestly, whenever I’ve been told that I could...
View ArticleThink, 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...
View ArticleProject 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...
View ArticleSWOT 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...
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...
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 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 ArticleHow 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 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
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