I don't see there being one most important phase; all phases are equally important and require time and effort. Furthermore, the type of project defin...

My team and I are currently in the planning phase for our Capstone project, we aren't considering ourselves out of the planning phase until we can lis...

I am currently completing a Capstone project with my team. We communicate often with a group chat on messages, just because we can get responses quick...

This answer would depend on the needs of the company and how large the teams are. In a smaller company focusing on one project, it might be preferable...

Slack time is a set period of time where the team doesn't have anything scheduled for the project. This doesn't mean that this is just a break period;...

Budget cuts will definitely impact the cost estimation as the project's initial plan, design, and resources are now further constricted. When early in...

A project manager should strive to be fair and just. Personal problems against team members, as said by other replies, should never be brought into th...

During project closing, it is indeed important to note the lessons learned to constantly improve processes and address mistakes. Usually, this would b...

I learned a bit about these terms in an engineering management course. Earliest day is the earliest day a project can start, while late start is the l...

Missing a milestone doesn't mean that the company is set for failure or that the project is doomed. Setting milestones is important for planning; proj...

Organization of communications is vital for keeping track of the project, following updates, sending and releasing deliverables, and being alerted to ...

Hi everyone! My name is Girisha Kaetheeswaran, and I'm a BS/MS undergraduate at New Jersey Institute of Technology. I hope everyone is having a wond...

That is an interesting point you made. I find it strange that a company would task heavy projects on a team with fewer resources, with the chance that...

I personally prefer a more hands-on project manager, especially in entry-level positions. The guidance is helpful in understanding what deliverables I...

I agree that working as a project manager in the biomedical field is taxing due to the various fields of expertise that are involved in one project. R...