Critical path management is a method for identifying, scheduling and dealing with tasks that directly affect a project's end date. Unlike project tasks that have some degree of float, critical path ...

Project management generally requires directing a series of time-limited activities and tasks to meet project objectives. Proper scheduling, resource management and monitoring is critical. One of the ...

Stuart Ockman is president of Ockman & Borden Associates, project management consultants based in the Philadelphia area. He started his career at Bechtel working on power projects but now specializes ...

I know a lot of project managers are trying to keep working safely while others are shut down for safety and health reasons during the pandemic. There’s something else to consider when weighing what ...

Defined as “the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements,” project management has “always been practiced informally,” according to ...

One of the worst feelings has to be trudging through a difficult project that the team doesn’t fundamentally believe in. It’s hard enough keeping a project within scope, under budget, on schedule, etc ...

Construction projects require meticulous planning as they involve numerous tasks and resources that need to be coordinated effectively to ensure timely completion. However, according to a new study, ...

There are lots of different project management methodologies for keeping track of team plans and progress, and there’s no single answer when it comes to which is best. It all depends on the types of ...

Managing a project can sometimes feel like juggling too many balls at once—deadlines, resources, tasks, and unexpected challenges all competing for your attention. If you’ve ever found yourself ...