How to Add a Recurring Task in Microsoft Project
How to Add a Recurring Task in Microsoft Project Most projects will have some form of recurring tasks. The obvious recurring tasks could be client review meetings, quality inspections, design review gates, etc. Microsoft Project makes it very easy to add recurring
How to Build a WBS – MS Project
How to build a WBS Structure in Microsoft Project Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is the fourth step in the Project Scope Management process. It involves subdividing the project work into smaller components that can be easily managed and tracked.
Earned Value Management in Projects
Earned Value Management (EVM) Earned value analysis can seem intimidating because of the various acronyms such as AC, EV, BAC, PV, etc.; however, it is a simple methodology that can be used to track your project’s budget and schedule. We will
How to Set a Baseline in Microsoft Project
As a project manager, it is important to know how the project is tracking compared to the original plan. The baseline allows you to take a snapshot of the original plan which can then be compared to the actual progress. As
Project Stress: How to Manage Stress
There's no question that delivering projects can be stressful. From the moment you decide to take on a new project, you're likely dealing with some type of stress. As the project progresses and the deadline gets closer, the stress level
10 Components of the Procurement Management Plan
What is a procurement management plan? A procurement management plan details how purchasing will be conducted within the project. It refers to goods or services procured from outside of the project team. The management plan deals with the processes of planning,
