I never thought that total float and free float were different concepts before my PMP exam preparation. I used to think they were synonymous.While reading the Head First PMP book, I came to understand the difference between these two terms.Total floats and free floats have an important role in the development of a network diagram. A better...

 July 1, 2018 Eduklas Project Management No Comments on PMBOK Guide – Sixth Edition is Here! What Project Managers Should KnowPMBOK Guide – Sixth Edition was discharged in September 2017 and PMP confirmation test arrangement will be reconsidered on 26 March 2018, according to PMI.The test isn’t about the PMBOK Guide, yet the guide...

These are the metrics pertaining to the Project Quality. They measure defects, cost, schedule, productivity and estimation of various project resources and deliverables.  Schedule Variance : Any difference between the scheduled completion of an activity and the actual completion is known as Schedule Variance. Schedule variance = ((Actual...

Rita Mulcahy, Died in 2010, is a great contributor to the project management world. She is the author of several project management books. Started in 1990s, PMP exam prep by Rita Mulcahy is the most popular book she has ever authored. Rita PMP book is the most popular PMP exam prep book in the market used by thousands of PMP certification exam...

Project management is the process of handling all the processes, methodology, skills and knowledge to achieve specific objectives associated with a particular project within the allotted time and budget. In simpler terms, project management strategies ensure that projects get delivered on time with optimum accuracy and quality. Project management...

Project Cycle Management or PCM is an approach that allows you to manage many different projects and improve the quality of your projects over time. PCM uses the idea of a continuous learning cycle and incorporates logical framework analysis to guarantee that the beneficiaries are involved in the project's design. However, PCM's built-in...

Zero Defects is referred to as a philosophy, a mentality, or a movement. It aims to minimize the number of defects in manufactured products and services as much as possible. Let us understand the concept of Zero Defects. What does the concept of zero defect mean? Zero Defects is a term coined by Mr. Philip Crosby in his book “Absolutes of...

You might have seen the term come up a lot, especially when talking about a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and wondered to yourself what is a work package anyway? Well, a work package is a collection of similar tasks which are bundled together to create a kind of mini-project within a project. What defines a work package is the inter-relatedness...

If you’ve ever applied for a project management position or looked into getting a project management certification, you’ve likely come across a requirement for “project management experience.” For example, consider that for a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, PMI wants you to demonstrate at least 4,500 hours of...

Benefits Management Benefits management involves identifying, planning, measuring and tracking benefits from the start of the programme or project investment until realisation of the last projected benefit. It aims to make sure that the desired benefits are specific, measurable, agreed, realistic and time bounded. The term benefits management...