From a project manager’s perspective, a strong plan is vital to maintain communication with stakeholders across all levels of an organization. While communication may seem to be a fairly light lift in ...

When you’re working on a project, being organized and approaching the task methodically ensures consistent, timely results, and the best way to do that is through workflow management. The following ...

Henry Gantt's management theory balances completed work with pending tasks using visual charts, task bonuses and workforce motivation for productivity.

The technology market has been bombarded with tools and applications that are designed to help with project management. Even so, software only offers helpful utilities—management style and final ...

“The project economy has arrived,” claims the Harvard Business Review, as organizations around the world increasingly adopt project-based operational strategies. The efficiency models that flourished ...

Whether leading a small or large project, there are key ingredients to success. First, the scope of the project as well as a clearly defined outcome must be determined and understood by the ...

Everyone knows that if you plan work early, you will be more productive and profitable on a project. It’s also a well-known fact that it’s difficult to plan and run a construction job because of ...

Project management involves coordinating resources, managing timelines, and ensuring objectives are met efficiently. When effectively implemented, structured project management can benefit your team ...

A seasoned small business and technology writer and educator with more than 20 years of experience, Shweta excels in demystifying complex tech tools and concepts for small businesses. Her work has ...

Matthew Beck (EMDC '19) talks about his work at electrical contracting firm Hatzel and Buehler and how he grew as a project manager thanks to Northwestern Engineering's EMDC program. Matthew Beck is a ...