Author: Radhika Chittoor

While measuring the project success it is not enough to verify if the system works or not, it is important to verify how well the system is being used by the user community. That is the true measurement of project success. It is important to have the project metrics based on this guideline so as…

Leading a project towards success requires the manager to get the work done by the team members efficiently and effectively. It requires the person to have a clear vision, clarity in reason, practical in scheduling and the ability to attract a talented and efficient team. The stress in project management is about ensuring that things…

As in any branch or division of a business unit one needs to have a clear notion on the accountability and responsibility within the project management domain too. The project managers must be well aware of their responsibilities and the accountability towards the project whether it is a success or a failure. However, in the…

It is very important to have a project management checklist before kick starting a project. This is true whether the project is a new one, being started from the beginning or a project which is already on. Either ways it is important to verify whether everything required for executing the project is in place and…

Integrating Six Sigma techniques with the project management methodologies is the way to go for companies focussing on continuous improvement. Many organizations implement Total Quality Management, Six Sigma, and Total Quality Control to assist in new product development, to reduce the cost of development, improve manufacturing efficiency or to enter new markets. Most organizations integrate…

Auditing is key to monitor the success of any project. Project auditing is important so as to validate whether the project is feasible in a business sense, to verify whether the project can move on to the next phase, and also to check any specific issues that crop up during project execution. Most importantly the…

There are many online project management solutions available to choose from by the project and program managers. These tools by and large have similar functions and features and can be utilized for project management in most cases. In the current environment where most of the project teams are geographically dispersed, the online tools provide a…