MoSCoW Prioritization Method-A Simple Guide
The Moscow Prioritization method can help you and your product team decide what you need to focus on for your project. If you’ve got multiple key stakeholders lobbying for …
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7 Problem-Solving Steps to Conquer Even the Toughest Problems
The seven-step problem solving method walks you through the following steps to solve most any problem: 1. Identify the correct problem 2. Analyze the problem 3. Define the problem 4. Identify options and …
Read MoreSimple Guide to Business Process Mapping – a Valuable Skill All Project Managers Need
If you’ve been asked to complete a business process map it may feel overwhelming. You may have an idea of what that is, but you want to be sure …
Read MoreHow to Use a Critical to Quality CTQ Tree to Satisfy Customer Needs
The CTQ Tree is a simple tool to tell you exactly what your customer wants. Here’s how to use it. Have you ever asked a client or customer what …
Read MoreHow to Use Voice of the Customer (VOC) for Critical Customer Feedback
Getting the Voice of the Customer (VOC) tells you if you’re on the right track in your product or process improvement project. If you want to know that you’re …
Read MoreHow to Create a SIPOC Model for Process Creation or Improvement [SIPOC Template Download]
If you have a project that involves any type of process improvement, a SIPOC Model is a great tool to get your team started. And you don’t need to …
Read MoreProject Management Basics: the Accidental Project Manager
If you suddenly become an accidental project manager, this easy guide gives you the project management basics to get you started fast.
Read MoreProject Communication Plan Template and Guidelines
. I know many project managers don’t regularly create project communication plans. As a matter of fact, I’ve even skipped doing it myself on small projects. But when I complete …
Read MoreHow to Create a Project Management Risk Matrix
All projects have potential risks. Be ready for them by creating a project management risk matrix. You’ll be like a project ninja – nimble and ready for all …
Read MoreHow to Run a Great Project Kickoff Meeting
The project kickoff meeting is your opportunity to bring the team together and set a tone of excitement, cohesion, and purpose. I’ve put together tips on how to hold …
Read MoreA Project Prioritization Matrix Can Reduce Project Selection Struggles
When there are so many projects that can compete for attention, it’s hard to know what the primary focus should be. Using a project prioritization matrix helps give clarity. …
Read More6 Project Metrics Made Simple (and Fun)
Project metrics provide visibility to project health. Using them will give valuable information on status, progress, and whether corrective action is needed to keep your project on the road to …
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