Scope verification is the acceptance of the project scope. This is different than the design controls verification. What are the differences between the two?

I believe working from home can go both ways. I’ve seen cases where the employee was working outside the normal workday hours, and I’ve also seen others that completely slack and do the bare minimum s...

Usually, it is said that a Bachelor’s degree in the business field is needed, but I agree with Jbarbee I don’t think a specific degree is needed. I think what’s important is that the person has proven...

I have only used Gantt charts during my projects. I highly recommend using it to anyone looking for a project management tool. One of my favorite advantages is that it is easy to add dependencies and ...

Communication is a key factor for the success for a project. It is crucial to find a way to easily facilitate communication between team members. My team in my research lab use an application called “...

A work breakdown structure is a hierarchal breakdown of tasks performed for a project. How would you know when to prioritize one task over another? Some tasks may be obviously more important to finish...

The planning phase is the key to success in a project. There are many tasks in a project, and it is important that these tasks be organized. A method for organizing tasks is: 1- Assemble project team ...

This is a very controversial topic. With spending time, we can earn more money, but with money we can’t buy time. However, money is needed for the completion of a project. I think a balance of both is...

I don’t think a stakeholder should be involved in the day-to-day activities of a project as their main concern is their money: how is it spent and how it will generate money. This might cause some mis...

I think the most important step in the project management process is the planning phase. Planning is essential as it is a manual that can guide the team towards reaching your general goals while prepa...

Risk management is a very important for a project so that the risks can be handled properly if encountered. There are 4 ways to manage a risk: avoidance, mitigation, acceptance, and transference. Tran...

Going over budget in a project reflects very poorly on the manager. It usually occurs when the manager has poor planning skills. The manager has very limited options in this case. In order to finish t...

I like working in small team groups as a person with low industry experience. It allows for greater accountability, autonomy, and flexibility in a project. Small groups also move at a faster pace than...

I would also rather have a more hands off manager. I wouldn’t want a manager that checks with me or helps me every step of the way. Even if I am encountering a certain problem, I would like to figure ...

As mentioned, functional and project based organizations both involve collaborations between the different departments. However, one of the biggest differences between the two is that in functional or...