Project Lifecycle Management
What is a Project Issue Log and How Do I Use One?
Issues inevitably come up in every project. Whether they stem from missed deadlines, resource shortages, or technical challenges, they can disrupt progress and impact final outcomes. An Issue Log provides a structured way to track, manage, and resolve these problems before they escalate. A well-maintained log ensures that every challenge is documented, assigned to the…
The Full Guide to Navigating Project Phase-Gates
Key Takeaways Project management can feel like herding cats. Competing priorities, shifting goals, and limited resources are all pulling in different directions. Welcome to the phase-gate methodology. This guide explains how phase-gate methodology, or breaking projects into structured phases with clear checkpoints, makes decision-making easier. It’s a straightforward way to keep teams aligned, reduce risks,…
How to Make a Gantt Chart in Project Management
Key Takeaways This guide will break down what Gantt charts are, how they work, and when to use them. You’ll learn how to create one step by step, customize it for your project, and apply it across different project management methods. Ready? Let's go. What is a Gantt Chart? Project timelines often live inside spreadsheets,…
What is a RAID Log and How do I Use It
Key Takeaways What is a RAID Log? In project management, one fact is universal: deadlines shift, priorities change, and problems pop up out of nowhere. Trying to keep track of everything in your head (or scattered across emails and sticky notes) just makes things harder. A RAID acronym is a simple way to keep tabs…