As a Project Manager, you know that starting a new project can be daunting. You want to set the right tone and align all stakeholders on the project’s purpose and goals from the outset. An effective way to do this…
As an Agile practitioner, you likely utilize techniques like user stories and timeboxed Sprints to deliver value quickly. But when a user story is too complex to estimate, you may need to dig deeper before bringing it into a Sprint.…
Whether you’re a Project Manager navigating the complexities of project and program management or a PMP candidate looking to deepen your understanding, distinguishing between projects and programs is essential. Though often used interchangeably, projects and programs are distinctly different. Grasping…
Lean Six Sigma and Agile are two powerful process improvement methodologies used in many industries today. Both aim to enhance quality, speed, and efficiency. However, they take different approaches. Lean Six Sigma relies on data analysis and statistical tools to…
Standard deviation in Six Sigma is a critical statistical measure used to understand process variation. By calculating standard deviation, Six Sigma practitioners can quantify the amount of variability in a process and use this data to identify quality issues and…
As a project manager, you need to not just deliver projects, but deliver them successfully. That requires effectively minimizing issues and maximizing reliability. This is where corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) come in. In this guide, we’ll compare corrective action…
When managing projects that require procurement, you may feel overwhelmed by the different types of contracts and which is ideal for you to use. One of these is the Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF) contract. This is a type of…
When managing a project that involves procurement, there are different types of contracts that you may use. Whatever type you decide to go with, properly structuring it is key to risk management. One of the contract types that you can…
As organizations scale, aligning various projects to the overall business strategy is critical. Enterprise project portfolio management (EPPM) provides that alignment. By managing projects, programs, and portfolios centrally, you gain visibility into work across the enterprise which enables you to…
For any Six Sigma project, analyzing data is a critical step after measurement and data collection. When using the DMAIC approach in the Six Sigma methodology, teams examine the data to identify the root causes of defects and errors in…