11 techniques for effective stakeholder management
Good stakeholder management is essential to the success of a project. If you take the time to properly involve and structure your stakeholder group, all stakeholders will agree on their respective roles, influence and duties, and how these fit into the bigger picture. This article presents tactics that project managers can use to implement a […]
Skills management: our guide to getting started
Today, skills management is essential to the success of any service company. But what is competency management, and how can you map the talents of your employees in a practical way? The global Covid-19 pandemic has turned the corporate landscape upside down. According to McKinsey, 50% of business leaders are currently facing problems related to […]
Creating a work schedule: our quick guide
Have you been given a job to do, with only one deadline to meet? A work schedule will help you complete specific tasks without stress! When project managers are faced with a looming deadline, they often don’t know where to start, so what steps should they take? What is a work schedule? Why is it […]
9 steps to an efficient project planning process
Discover the measures you can take to ensure project success in 9 steps. Find the actions you can take to ensure a project’s success. Which phases make up project planning? There are nine crucial steps in the project planning process. Follow these steps to create your project plan: 1. Establish the project’s aims and objectives […]
The complete guide to increasing operational efficiency in 2024
Operational efficiency increases profit margins and reduces costs. But it’s not just about money. Find out how to increase your service company’s productivity, profitability, agility, sustainability and satisfaction levels by optimizing your operational efficiency. In the fast-moving field of professional services, the ability to deliver outstanding results is just as important to success as having […]
7 steps to successful project lists
Project lists, whether simple to-do lists or complex documents, are very useful for organizing tasks and keeping projects on schedule. Project lists are more than just a few tasks written on post-its! They can be a very useful tool for project managers to get the job done. A project list ensures that the appropriate tasks […]
The resource allocation manager: role, function and illustrations
Find out how the Resource Allocation Manager manages the distribution and management of resources within a company. Find out how they ensure that resources are used efficiently. Resource allocation is a crucial element of project management. With limited resources available, poor choices can lead to increased expenditure and delivery delays, which can irritate customers. Unfortunately, […]
Everything you need to know about project team planning
Are you new to organizing project teams? Here’s all the information you need to get started. Organizations can derive significant financial and business benefits from team planning, which supports their growth and strategic objectives. To achieve this, a comprehensive team planning process is required. But what is team planning, how is it implemented and why […]
Why take the availability of project resources seriously?
Expansion of a professional services business can be limited by available resources, and vice versa. Use our comprehensive guide to monitor resource availability and optimize resources wherever possible. It’s a gamble to embark on new projects without knowing what resources will be available. Individuals are never totally available; everything depends on what other units in […]
Practical capacity planning guide (+ expert advice on procedure)
Find out in this guide how capacity planning can help you keep projects on track while optimizing your team’s time. Anticipating requirements in order to harmonize your available resources with what is needed for the successful emergence of your project is called capacity planning. It serves as your shield for keeping your project on time […]