Project Management

CSM certification: Costs, requirements, and all you need to know

The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification sets the standard for establishing Scrum theory, developing practical applications and rules, and leading teams and stakeholders through the development process.

By Moira Alexander

Dec 08, 20238 mins

CertificationsIT SkillsProject Management

Articles

Project manager salary: 5 tips to earn more

As a PM, you need to know what youu2019re worth u2014 and make sure others know it, too.

By Josh Fruhlinger

Feb 22, 2022 12 mins

SalariesProject ManagementCareers

5 project management resume tips

To get your foot in the door, you need to explain the impact youu2019ve had on projects u2014 and bring the numbers to prove your worth.

By Josh Fruhlinger

Feb 10, 2022 9 mins

ResumesProject ManagementCareers

A tsunami of IT project disasters is on the horizon

No garden-variety u2018over budget and behind scheduleu2019 project failures here. Weu2019re talking spectacular failures that disrupt supply chains, delay the reporting of financials, and blow up the careers of seemingly competent executives.

By John Belden

Feb 04, 2022

Systems IntegratorsERP SystemsProject Management

7 tips for containing project scope

Curtailing scope creep is always top of mind for project managers. Here's how to ensure your project meets its intended purpose, goals, and scope requirements.

By Moira Alexander

Jan 31, 2022 5 mins

Project Management

What is TQM? A company-wide strategy for customer satisfaction

Total quality management (TQM) helps bring your entire organization together with one main goal: continually improving processes and products to ensure customer satisfaction.

By Sarah K. White

Jan 20, 2022 6 mins

IT Governance FrameworksIT Governance FrameworksIT Governance Frameworks

What is Kanban? Workflow management simplified

Kanban helps organizations focus on specific tasks until completion. This simple workflow management system is an effective method for fostering collaboration and productivity.

By Sarah K. White

Jan 11, 2022 7 mins

IT Governance FrameworksAgile DevelopmentProject Management

8 essential skills of elite project managers

Project managers are sought after due to their well-developed technical skills, but these essential skills can make you stand out as an elite contender.

By Moira Alexander

Jan 07, 2022

IT SkillsProject Management

Solving the IT capacity conundrum: 4 steps to data-driven expectation management

Building a capacity model for IT resources is deceptively challenging. Success is less about mathematical rigor and more about emotional discipline.

By Michael Bertha

Oct 22, 2021 5 mins

Project ManagementIT Management

Top 11 agile tools for project management

Keep your projects humming with these tools geared for teams committed to agile practices and workflows.

By Peter Wayner

Sep 30, 2021 16 mins

Agile DevelopmentAgile DevelopmentAgile Development

D&I: A key factor in increasing project ROI

Finding ways to generate a higher return on investment for projects is a key issue, especially coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Increasing diversity in project teams may be an answer.

By Moira Alexander

Sep 16, 2021 5 mins

Diversity and InclusionProject Management

SAFe certification: Launch your Scaled Agile Framework career

The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) helps large organizations leverage the benefits of agile, making those who have SAFe certification in demand. Here's how to kick off your SAFe career in the right direction.

By Moira Alexander

Aug 02, 2021 12 mins

CertificationsAgile DevelopmentProject Management

7 new rules of project management

COVID-19 has greatly affected the future of work and how teams collaborate to get projects done, resulting in significant changes in the skills and strategies necessary to succeed as a project manager.

By Christina Wood

Jul 14, 2021 11 mins

Project ManagementIT Leadership