JIRA for Project Management : 3 reasons you should consider.
I have been using Atlassian JIRA for about 4 years as an administrator and an user. It is one of the best and simplest tools for task and resource management. In this article we will look at how you...
View ArticleHow to manage business requirements gathering in a project? 4 Tips.
Every IT Project Manager needs to have a good idea about how SDLC(Software Development Life Cycle) and Project Management fit with each other.In this article we will have a look at the importance of...
View Article3 Unique Roles in a Business Rules Engine Project
Project Roles and ResponsibilitiesIn this article we will look at the special roles and responsibilities required in implementation of business rules engine(aka business rules project).A Business Rules...
View ArticleBusiness Rules Harvesting : Extract your business rules in 3 steps
For any Business Rules Engine to be successful it is important that the business rules be identified and documented accurately. A Rules Harvesting process is a series of steps which will help in...
View ArticleMicrosoft Project Resource Management : Planning, Allocation and Reporting Tool
Its well known that Microsoft Project is one of the most widely used tools in the field of project management. It can also be very handy if used for resource management. Let's look at a few reasons to...
View ArticleAdd Project Holidays and Change Resource Working Time in Microsoft Project
Adding and maintaining resources is one of the most basic tasks any project manager has to do on a regular basis. This article will discuss some common tasks like adding resources, resource work times,...
View ArticleTask Allocation Excel Sheet from MS Project Plan
When managing projects it is always possible that you might end up managing a small team who will need to know their tasks. Microsoft Project has a feature called group which gives the option of...
View ArticleMS Project Filter, Groups, Highlights, Custom Filters : A tutorial
Filters, groups and highlight features allow you to see selective information you want to see in your project plan. Filters and groups play a key role in generating custom reports. Highlight feature...
View ArticleProject Status Indicator and Highlight Late Tasks in MS Project : 3 Options
Highlighting late tasks is very a basic and daily task for any project manager. Highlighting the tasks gets the attention of the required people easily. # Option 1: Use Highlight Late Tasks This option...
View ArticleProject Management Templates : 5 Essential Documents Free Download
During the course of writing articles I have created project management templates which I would like to share. Download links for Project Status Report(Excel and Word), Change Request Template, Change...
View ArticleTrack Resource Work Load and Availability using MS Project Reports
As a project manager or resource manager you want to have easy and informative resource tracking report which allows you to make better decisions. MS Project reports provide an excellent set of...
View ArticleProject Status Report Template Excel : Free Template One Page Report
Having an effective project status report is one of key tasks for any project manager. In today's work culture where people do multitasking and work on different projects it is important that the...
View ArticleMeeting Minutes Template Excel and Word : Write Effective and Simple Minutes
Meeting Minutes(MOM)is a simple but very powerful tool for anyone responsible for a project. Most of the project managers at some point in their career will organize and run a meeting. One of the key...
View ArticleProject Coordinator : 10 Essential Tasks for a Project Coordinator
A Project Coordinator's role is very similar to a Project Manager but not the same. There is a very thin line between a project coordinator and a project manager. A project coordinator will do most of...
View ArticleTask Management Excel Template : Download Free to start planning and tracking
For simple task management it is not necessary that you have to use a project management software like MS Project. You can use a simple MS Excel spreadsheet to manage a few tasks. You can also use the...
View ArticleProject Plan Template Download : IT Project Plan using MS Project
Drafting an IT Project Plan requires knowledge about how Software Development projects work. In this article I will be discussing a typical IT Project Plan. In a typical IT Project the system changes...
View ArticleMicrosoft Project Timeline : Create a stunning timeline using MS Project
Most of the project managers at some point in their careers have to track and report on multiple projects. MS Project has the timeline view which with small minor customization can be used to generate...
View ArticleOne Page Project Status Report with MS Project:Download MPP Template
If you are looking to generate a quick report with a button click then you can use MS Project report to generate a report which has the following information - Project Key Parameters, Key Tasks,...
View ArticleProject Budget Template Excel : Estimate and Track with Free Download
Managing project budget is one of the daily chores for any project manager, If you have a simple project with a medium sized team then this excel template will help you to estimate and track the budget...
View ArticleOne Page Project Status Report Template PowerPoint : Free Download
Using PowerPoint for status reports gives additional flexibility to make the status report more informative. The PPT template has 4 key sections - Summary, Timeline, 4 basic parameters and risks/issues...
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