How to Conduct Project Planning: An Overview Guide
How to Conduct Project Planning: An Overview Guide Updated: June 12, 2026 By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP® Have you ever initiated a project with tremendous enthusiasm, only to find the feeling fleeting amidst confusion, misunderstanding, and being overwhelmed? While meticulous project planning remains the backbone of successful delivery, relying on reactive methodologies often overburdens cross-functional […]
A How to Guide on Initiating a Project
A How to Guide on Initiating a Project By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP® Are you a project manager or team member tired of projects that get out of control, consume resources, and seem to go far beyond their original scope? Imagine initiating a project so effectively that it stays on track and aligns perfectly with […]
Unveiling the Project Lifecycle Models: The Basics
Unveiling the Project Lifecycle Models: The Basics Updated: June 12, 2026 By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP® Are you navigating the complex waters of project management, feeling the push and pull of deadlines, budgets, and expectations? You’re not alone. Every project manager, whether new or old, knows that steering a project to success is no small […]
How to Create an Effective Probability and Impact Matrix
How to Create an Effective Probability and Impact Matrix Updated: June 11, 2026 By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP® Are you overwhelmed with the nuances of risk management in your project? Have you ever felt like some tools only add to the complexity? There’s a balance between being thorough and being overly complicated. Every project […]
Qualitative vs Quantitative Risk Analysis
Qualitative vs Quantitative Risk Analysis Updated: June 12, 2026 By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP® Are you tired of navigating project management risks, constantly looking for the dangers that could derail your project’s success? When you do identify those concerns, what kind of analysis should be accomplished? Speaking of that, what is the difference between qualitative […]
Understanding What is Quantitative Risk Analysis
Understanding What is Quantitative Risk Analysis Updated: June 12, 2026 By: Dr. Michael J. Shick, MSPM, PMP® In the dynamic world of projects, risks are omnipresent. Every decision brings along its own set of uncertainties and complicated risks. But imagine if you had a compass, a guide that could anticipate these uncertainties and safely navigate you to […]
129 Project Management Buzzwords
129 Project Management Buzzwords Updated: June 12, 2026 By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP® Whether you have decades of project management experience or you are trying to change career fields without fluency in industry-specific terms, executives and peers are likely to overlook your expertise if you are not familiar with project management buzzwords. It is only […]
How to Manage Time in Project Management
How to Manage Time in Project Management Updated: June 12, 2026 By: Dr. Michael J. Shick, MSPM, PMP® Attention all project managers, team leaders, and functional managers! In the dynamic world of project management, the ability to manage time effectively and efficiently is not just an asset but a necessity. Are you constantly battling project delays, […]
Transition: Military Service to Project Management
Transition: Military Service to Project Management Updated: June 09, 2026 By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP® Are you among the approximately 250,000 service members separating or retiring from the military this year (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2023)? The transition from military service to civilian life can be pretty daunting; I get it. I have been […]
10 Project Management Certifications for Veterans and Military
10 Project Management Certifications for Veterans and Military Updated: June 10, 2026 By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP® Are you considering separating or retiring from the military but wondering, “What will I do?” I get it. I transitioned from the military twice—first separating as an enlisted member and later retiring as an officer. Regardless of when […]