Kate Eby is a senior content specialist at Smartsheet with years of experience planning, managing, and tracking projects of all types of sizes. Kate is our point person for all things related to project management best practices.
We’ve compiled the most useful project definition templates for project managers, executive sponsors, and team members. Plus, find project definition templates for software, information technology (IT), and small-project teams. Included on this ...
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It is challenging to manage project portfolios, as the time and costs involved can be substantial. That said, many companies find that the benefits of project portfolio management outweigh the difficulties; this guide walks you through the pros and ...
In this guide, we cover IT portfolio management, which requires specialized processes beyond those used in general portfolio management, to address the challenges of overseeing complex, high-cost IT projects. Included on this page, you’ll find the ...
The critical path method (CPM) is a scheduling technique that project managers use to determine the minimum duration and level of flexibility in a project. Learn how to identify critical activities and find insight from experts in our ...
One way to increase the likelihood of a project’s success is to implement project controls, which should be informed by real-time data analysis. Controlling performance is the key to completing a project on time and within budget. Included on this ...
In this guide, you’ll learn the steps, methodology, and processes that lead to successful project execution. Plus, industry experts offer best practices on how to apply strategy for project success. Included on this page, you’ll find project ...
In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn how to create and implement a PPM process, which will lead to better management of projects that align with your business’s overall goals and objectives. Included on this page, you’ll find a definition of ...
Agile practitioners rely on retrospectives to achieve continuous improvement. To reach your goal, check out this how-to guide on facilitating a productive retrospective and find a starter kit to kick off your process. Included on this page, you’ll ...
We’ve compiled tips and best practices from top experts in project management, so you can complete projects on time and within budget. Included on this page, you’ll find best practices in project management, a project management starter kit with a ...
A priority matrix is an essential tool for project selection and prioritization. With this comprehensive guide, you can facilitate their use in your own organization and gain expert advice on implementing them. Included on this page, you’ll find ...
Project kickoff meetings are vital for setting a project’s tone and expectations for clients and project teams. We’ve rounded up expert tips and the top templates, and compiled a project kickoff starter kit to help you plan your meeting. On this ...
Task prioritization enables you to more effectively manage work tasks by identifying priority levels, based on urgency and importance. This article provides expert tips and best practices to help you prioritize your workload. Included on this ...