The International Institute of Business Analysis defines a project as a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result. The project scope defines the work that must be ...

When a project stretches far beyond its original vision, it is called “scope creep”. Scope creep in project management is one of the biggest causes of project failure. This article will help you ...

The right mix of planning, monitoring, and controlling can make the difference in completing a project on time, on budget, and with high quality results. These guidelines will help you plan the work ...

When a team is assigned a project, it's best for everyone involved to agree on what the project does and doesn't entail. Enter the project scope statement. Written in a project's planning phases, the ...

There are best practices, standard operating procedures and several types of processes in the business world. Processes help maintain order and provide guidelines for a smooth workflow. They are what ...

Project management is about helping a team plan and deliver a project with a pre-defined goal, within a specific period. Project managers must delegate tasks effectively and intelligently, monitor the ...

Note: This article is based on and an update of Tom Mochal’s article, Mini-glossary: Project management terms you should know. Every discipline has its own vocabulary, and project management is no ...