How to Create an Effective Project Knowledge Management Plan for Project Managers

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How to Create an Effective Project Knowledge Management Plan for Project Managers Author: Alvin Villanueva, PMP; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Grace Payumo, PMP As a project manager, you know that effective knowledge management is key to keeping projects on track and achieving results. But with tight deadlines, multiple projects, and dispersed teams, organizing and […]

Design for X (DfX) Explained: How to Improve Product Quality and Cut Costs

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Design for X (DfX) Explained: How to Improve Product Quality and Cut Costs Author: Alvin Villanueva, PMP | Editor: Geram Lompon | Reviewed by: Grace Payumo, PMP Smart product design starts with foresight. Companies that overlook key aspects of development early on often face costly delays and missed opportunities. Traditional design processes, while effective in […]

How to Use Nominal Group Technique (NGT) for Better Team Decision-Making and Consensus

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How to Use Nominal Group Technique (NGT) for Better Team Decision-Making and Consensus Author: Alvin Villanueva, PMP; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM As a project manager, you often turn diverse team input into actionable, cohesive solutions. But let’s face it: team meetings can quickly spiral into chaos, with ideas […]

Why Root Cause Analysis Is the Project Manager’s Secret Weapon

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Why Root Cause Analysis Is the Project Manager’s Secret Weapon By: Alvin Villanueva, PMP; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Grace Payumo, PMP You’re leading a critical project, and everything seems to be on track—until delays, cost overruns, or quality failures start creeping in. You fix the issues as they arise, only to find them resurfacing […]

Risk Management Plan: The Project Manager’s Secret to Staying on Track

A group of business professionals sit around a conference table in a meeting room, using laptops and taking notes, while a man at the head of the table discusses the company’s risk management plan with the group.

Risk Management Plan: The Project Manager’s Secret to Staying on Track Author: Alvin Villanueva, PMP; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Grace Payumo, PMP As a project manager, you’ve probably experienced that sinking feeling when things go wrong. A sudden delay, an unexpected budget overrun, or an unforeseen obstacle can threaten to derail your entire project. […]

Procurement Management Plan: Key Steps Every Project Manager Needs to Know

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Procurement Management Plan: Key Steps Every Project Manager Needs to Know By Alvin Villanueva, PMP; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Grace Payumo, PMP As a project manager, you constantly juggle tasks, deadlines, and team coordination. But have you considered the procurement process? Without a solid plan, procurement delays and budget overruns can derail your project […]

Construction Project Management Simplified: Key Strategies for Success

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Construction Project Management Simplified: Key Strategies for Success By: Alvin Villanueva, PMP; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Grace Payumo, PMP Managing a massive construction project can feel like juggling a thousand things simultaneously. The pressure builds: deadlines are tight, budgets are tighter, and numerous teams, materials, and contractors must be managed at a construction site. […]

Understanding Alternative Analysis: A Project Manager’s Guide to Smarter Decision-Making

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Understanding Alternative Analysis: A Project Manager’s Guide to Smarter Decision-Making Author: Alvin Villanueva, PMP; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Grace Payumo, PMP Navigating Decision-Making in Projects Every project presents multiple paths to success, but not all lead to the best outcomes. Without a structured and informed decision-making approach, you risk wasting resources, increasing risks, or […]

Root Cause Analysis: A Practical Guide for Project Managers

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Root Cause Analysis: A Practical Guide for Project Managers By: Alvin Villanueva, PMP; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Grace Payumo, PM Stop Recurring Project Issues With Root Cause Analysis You’re leading a critical project, and everything seems to be on track—until delays, cost overruns, or quality failures start creeping in. You fix the issues as […]

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