In project control, there are various methods to monitor the project. In addition to the plan/target/actual comparison and earned value management, the milestone trend analysis (MTA) is one of the best-known methods for project monitoring. One of the main goals of the milestone trend analysis is to monitor the progress of the project in order […]
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The Benefit of the Work Package Description Is Underestimated
Do you have work package descriptions for your project? Many of you will answer with “No”. “Such a thing is not necessary and only an over-organization!” I often hear that. Many project managers underestimate the benefits of good work package descriptions. But with little effort, you can bring more security to your project, increase quality, […]
How to Determine the Right Work Package Size and Duration
In project management, planning and scheduling are core activities. But what I notice is that the work package size and duration is here rarely an important topic. My experience shows that it should be a topic, because work packages are usually planned so large that they can spin out of control. This is also one […]
How to Plan and Monitor Projects Successfully With Critical Chain Project Management
Projects often have to be completed in the shortest possible time and absolutely on schedule. Speed and reliability are crucial. This is where Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) can help you. CCPM has been around for several years. However, it has not yet become established. However, many elements of it can also be used very […]
Project Problems Are Defined in the Initialization Phase – NASA Rule #15
Approximately 70% of all projects end well above the defined budget or deadline or do not deliver the originally defined features or functions. What is known about failed projects is often only the tip of the iceberg. An important point that is responsible for this: little attention is paid to the initialization phase of the […]