Understanding roles and duties is a crucial aspect of effective project management. Laying down roles and duties in a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM), also known as a RACI matrix, puts the project up for success in a precise and transparent manner. This could be the project manager’s first success or first failure. Responsibility Assignment Matrix […]
Kaizen is a Japanese term that means “improvement” or “change for the better.” It is a management philosophy and approach that focuses on the continuous improvement of all aspects of an organization, including products, services, processes, and systems. The idea behind Kaizen is that small, incremental improvements made on a regular basis can lead to […]
PDCA/PDSA is a four-stage iterative approach for continually improving the processes by Walter A. Shewhart and Edward Deming. This is a 4 step management method for better control and continuous improvement. P(lan) D(o) C(check) A(ct)/ Plan-Do-Study-Act i.e Continually Improving, in a Methodical Way Phases of PDCA/PDSA The phases or steps of the PDCA/PDSA cycle are […]
Joseph M. Juran is a renowned quality management expert and one of the pioneers of the quality movement. He is best known for his work in the field of Total Quality Management (TQM) and his contributions to the development of the quality management framework known as the “Juran Trilogy.” or Quality Trilogy, The Juran Trilogy […]
Six Sigma is a quality management methodology that is used to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of an organization’s processes. The goal is to identify and eliminate defects in a process, and to reduce variability in the process by using statistical methods and data analysis. Six Sigma approach The approach is based on a data-driven […]
A Project Management Office or a PMO is part of an organizational structure that specifies and maintains standards for project management within an organization. The Project Management Office facilitates guidance, and sharing of resources and introduces economies of repetition in the implementation of project They are the guardians of the project from gathering information to […]
The financial stability of any organization significantly depends on the project completed within the given budget and time. Therefore, the demand for certified project managers is always high who understand how to efficiently manage the quality and scope of the project, follow the budget limitations and ensure timely delivery. While a project manager may have […]
Empathy is referred to the experience and the ability to understand the viewpoints and emotions of other people. It is beyond sympathy because not only you are being sympathetic but understanding the situation as well. Being empathetic is no longer a soft skill. While it sounds very simple and easy, it’s one of the most […]
When we talk about project management, it’s one of the most functional management cores in organizations around the globe. While we talk about technical or hard skills more often to better compete in this field, I decided to explore the soft skills domain and how it can contribute to the entire concept. The foremost model […]
