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Improving Productivity on Projects

by Rami Kaibni January 12, 2016

Maintaining a productive team and ending up with productive results can be complicated. Here are some of the means and methods to help you maintain productivity throughout the project lifecycle.

In Pursuit of the Fourth 'I': Ultimate Business and Project Management Strategy

by Debasis Chakrabarti Manavasi Ramesh April 26, 2016

In this article, with the help of theory, literature and real life examples, the authors try to explain innovation in construction projects while differentiating the same from invention. The article also discusses two more vital “I” words: improvisation and improvement.

Industrial Project Management: Where SUM Meets SPOC

by Marc Rodriguez Girbau February 12, 2018

In order to achieve outstanding results in the implementation of industrial projects, there are two essential concepts: the early involvement of operations in the project for early input on the design; and start-up management to ensure the receiving organization’s readiness for the project. A single point of contact (SPOC) and start-up manager (SUM) can help.

Inventing Alternatives

by PM Network Staff December 15, 2015

From energy to water to transportation, the United States’ aging infrastructure looks increasingly decrepit. With a significant funding shortfall projected for years to come, the pressure is on teams to find innovative ways to cut costs and time on infrastructure projects.

IT Projects: Built to Last

by Mark Mullaly, Ph.D., PMP January 31, 2001

The Brooklyn Bridge, the Eiffel Tower, the Golden Gate Bridge--like these marvels of construction, project management comes from a solid foundation. The construction industry has learned that estimation, team dynamics and scope management are important keys to successful projects. Maybe IT project managers can learn something from their hard-hatted counterparts.