Imagine you're the project manager for the launch of a new software feature. You have the feature requirements, but otherwise, you’re on your own. It’s up to you to decide how to manage the project.
Project managers are always looking for ways to achieve more reliable results. We love structure. We want a clear and reliable way to handle projects. And that is where having a good understanding of project management frameworks will help you achieve your project goals on time and on budget.
In this lesson, you'll learn what a project management framework is, why it's important, and review examples of common types of project management frameworks.
In this lesson, you'll learn what distinguishes Waterfall, Agile, and Lean project management. By determining the unique function and advantages of each, you'll be more empowered to choose the framework that best serves your project's purpose.
In this lesson, you'll learn how Critical Path and Critical Chain Project Management work, and explore the differences, benefits, and drawbacks of each.
In this lesson, you’ll learn why you should track your time, how that’s done, and how to analyze the results so that you can better manage the clock.
In this lesson, you'll learn how to apply both Kanban and Scrum to your projects. You'll compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of each, and learn what makes both frameworks uniquely fit for Agile teams.
In this lesson, you'll learn four steps for choosing the project management framework that best fits your project and team.
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Managing projects is never easy. You must carefully juggle your scope, budget, timeline, and resources-keeping all the elements in the air at once. If one thing falls out of your grip, the entire project is at risk.
So, when asked, "What could go wrong?" the answer is, quite simply, "A lot." To run a successful project, you need to have good project management skills. You need to respond quickly should you see any thing veering off course. And making sure a project stays on task and on budget is the hallmark of a good project manager.
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When you're working on a project, there’s one question that comes up repeatedly: "What's the status?" Stakeholders, project managers, and team members want to know: "Where are we?" "Are we on track?" and "How much further until we get to the end?:”
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