This video is a bit different. I built a project management timeline of over 30 key events in the history of project management.





Pr
e-history of PM
-4004 According to...

It can be difficult to accomplish all that must be done in a given day, week or month. There are distractions all around us, as well as new tasks popping up to bog us down. Without a strategy you will most likely find yourself...

In this video, children learn about the importance of having a schedule and being punctual. They discover that schedules help to stay organized and make sure nothing is forgotten. The video also emphasizes the significance of punctuality...

In this video, I will answer the question, what is float? Or, if you prefer, what is Slack? (not the software)



Float as schedule f
lexibility
It is the amount of time a project activity can slip...

The Project Manager and Product Manager roles are different. Yet they are also somewhat similar. It’s no surprise that many people are keen to understand the comparison.

The Critical Path Method is well known. But, what is a Critical Chain?

In this video, I want to answer the question, What is a Burndown Chart and a Burnup Chart? And What is Velocity?



A Burndown chart is a way to visualize progress. It plots outstanding work against time. So, as you make...

In this video, I'm focusing on Project Planning, and asking what is the key deliverable in your project plan?



It started with a question I
was asked:
What is the main deliverable if you are asked to create
a...

Once your project is complete, you need to hand it over to the Business as Usual team, and document a BAU Transition model or BAU Support Model, to define how the project deliverables will be supported in...

A new Project Plan needs a Baseline. It's how we keep ourselves honest, as Project Managers. But, what is a Project Baseline?



A baseline is the final, approved version of the project plan, its schedule, budget, and...

We always need more tips that will help you to achieve more by staying focused on what really matters. Here are 10 ways to get more done.



Project Management relies on well-placed focus. Where you place your focus determines...

Do you need to take on an impossible project: something nobody thinks can be done? Or maybe a project no one thinks should be done!



Here are eight principles for how to do
just that.
I explain the
m in the...

When you are planning your project, you need to be mindful of all sorts of things. Some, you can control. Others are external, and you cannot. So, what are External Dependencies in your Project?

The Agile Triangle is the equivalent, in Agile Project Management, of the better known Iron Triangle.



In traditional Project Management, we have the Iron Triangle of Time, Cost, and Scope - or,...

In an earlier video, I answered the question, ‘What is Going to the Gemba?’ In this video, I summarize that one and go deeper into how to do a Gemba Walk.



Gemba is a Japanese term that means...

In this video, I will take you through 5 stages and 21 steps for creating a Project Schedule.



Stage 1: Schedule
Framework
Start by getting all the core time-related data
into your plan.
Sta
ge 2: Task...

Most Project Managers use the terms ‘Fast-tracking’ and ‘Crashing the Schedule’ interchangeably. And that’s fine. But, strictly, they are different.

Project objectives are a core part of your project definition. They are vital. So, what are project objectives?

OKRs - just another three-letter acronym. It stands for Objectives and Key Results. So, now you know. But, what are OKRs?

RAG Report, or Traffic Light Report. It is widely used by project managers and it stands for Red Amber Green. But what is a RAG Report?

When shift happens, you need to deal with the changes. And, if there's one thing a project manager craves, above all else, it's control. So, what is Change Control?

Earned Value Management (or EVM) is one of the most important techniques for formal project management. If you aspire to lead substantial projects, you'll need to know when and how to deploy this powerful toolset.



So, what is...

Project Managers need to be able to manage their own time. So, personal time management (as opposed to schedule management) is an essential skill if you want to be effective.



I have written four books about time...

What are the pros and cons of doing fixed price contract for your project?



That's the question I answer in this video, from the point of view of a contractor providing projects for...