Author: Eric Morkovich

how to achieve project goals

How to Set and Achieve Goals of a Project

Many people involved in managing projects and setting project goals face one and the same difficulty that refers to proper goal setting and achieving. The difficulty is that people cannot realize what things within the project are really important; they may also have weak motivation goals; they do not plan for future activities and cannot forecast; they do not understand the importance of setting measurable goals of project; etc. The list of reasons for improper project goals setting can be supplemented with other reasons. If you want to learn how to set project goals properly in accordance with your expectations and how to achieve project management goals within expected deadlines, then read this interesting article.

the duties of a risk management team

Top 5 Responsibilities of a Risk Management Team (Part I)

A risk management team (workgroup) is a separate and often independent unit within the project management team headed by the risk manager or the chief risk officer. It helps place a value on the project’s activities (such as procuring, communicating, controlling quality, staffing etc.), works out strategies to mitigate identified risks, applies risk management methodologies and risk analysis tools, and integrates insurance policies of treating prioritized threats with the project management team. The primary responsibility of the workgroup is to ensure that the project is provided with a complete risk management information system that ultimately determines how to control and oversee the project’s effectiveness and fulfillment. The team also approves risk management policies and defines their framework.

How to Fight Incorrect Project Management - Mistakes

How to Fight Incorrect Project Management and Get Back on Track

Have you ever faced the situation when your project was going swimmingly well but then suddenly, for some unknown reasons, you have found yourself out of budget, behind the schedule, and with no idea of what to do next? Such a situation is caused by incorrect project management, which means you have made some critical mistakes when initiating, planning and/or executing project activities. Here’s a 6-step guide that will tell you how to fight incorrect project management. The guide will show you what to do when your project goes wrong.

The plan and process of risk management

Defining Risk Management Plan and Process Lifecycle

The gurus of project management point out that a sound risk management plan can decrease the rate of project failure by as much as 60-70 percent. Such a plan in combination with a well-defined risk management process will help the project manager and senior stakeholders to identify and solve most potential problems and also anticipate and respond to changes occurring throughout the project lifecycle. Planning for risk management appears to be critical to project success, allowing the team to prevent loss and avoid jerk reactions.