Complexity is a productivity killer. Here are the 5 common pitfalls that invariably contribute to project complexity, delay and even failure:
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Time Management within projects is important within any business or project as its mismanagement has many knock-on impacts that may not be realised until they manifest themself. They are often not considered in project planned and approvals.
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𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬: 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐬 ⏰ Project deadlines looming? Learn about two effective schedule compression methods in project management! 1. 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 • By injecting extra resources like manpower or funds into critical path activities, crashing aims to shorten the project schedule without altering its scope. • Ideal for time-critical projects, it expedites tasks by boosting resources but can impact costs and resource utilization. 2. 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭-𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐥 • This technique involves resequencing or overlapping sequential tasks to occur simultaneously, compressing the schedule by running activities concurrently. • While it reduces project duration, it may heighten risks due to increased parallelism and potential conflicts. ⚖️ 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐊𝐞𝐲: Choose schedule compression methods wisely! Assess trade-offs between shorter timelines, increased costs, resource strain, and heightened risks. 📊 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬: - Benefits: Meet deadlines, gain flexibility, respond to client demands. - Risks: Potential quality issues, increased costs, resource burnout. 🌟 #ProjectManagement #ScheduleCompression #Crashing #FastTracking #Deadlines #PMP
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Scope creep can indeed be a significant factor in the failure of IT projects.
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Nonstationary Factors: Understanding nonstationary factors in projects is key to choosing the right management approach https://ed.gr/eg8qe #ProjectFactors #AgileManagement
Axioms of PM #2: Why do projects fail?
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Context switching is real and has real impacts to project life. I've boiled them down here. Which of of the these do you notice the most on projects? 1. Mental Overhead: Task switching requires effort to recall details, reducing productivity. 2. Switching Time: It takes time to regain focus after switching tasks, leading to lost productivity. 3. Increased Errors: Frequent switching leads to more mistakes and lower code quality. 4. Interrupted Flow: Switching disrupts deep focus, making it harder to concentrate. 5. Project Delays: Frequent switching slows progress and leads to delays.
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Making goals meaningful Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART) goals are very helpful for ensuring project success.
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Objective Measures: Determining the metrics for a project kill switch requires understanding the value equation of your project https://ed.gr/eg8q5 #ProjectMetrics #ObjectiveMeasures
Axioms of PM #3: Successful projects? We’ve got both kinds!
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Objective Measures: Determining the metrics for a project kill switch requires understanding the value equation of your project https://ed.gr/eg8q5 #ProjectMetrics #ObjectiveMeasures
Axioms of PM #3: Successful projects? We’ve got both kinds!
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Objective Measures: Determining the metrics for a project kill switch requires understanding the value equation of your project https://ed.gr/eg8q5 #ProjectMetrics #ObjectiveMeasures
Axioms of PM #3: Successful projects? We’ve got both kinds!
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Project Stereotypes: Avoid making project decisions based on stereotypes and false dichotomies. Each project is unique https://ed.gr/eg8qh #ProjectDecisions #PMThinking
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