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The stage gate process: a project management guide

11 min read20th of February 2021

Without the right tools, project management and project execution can be a risky, chaotic, and ultimately expensive process.  Choosing the right planning method is critical for all organizations, and approaches can vary depending on the complexity of both your...

A perfect match: wedding planning with Cloud Coach

3 min read20th of January 2021

Wedding planning can be a nightmare. Lists, more lists, deadlines, more deadlines. And then a few more lists thrown in for good measure.  According to one survey, 96% of couples said that wedding planning was stressful (we can assume...

Cloud Coach named Enterprise Project Management Software Provider of the Year

2 min read11th of January 2021

We are delighted to announce that Cloud Coach has been named ‘Enterprise Project Management Software Provider of the Year 2020’ by Acquisition International Magazine. “Whether searching for project management, software as a service, portfolio delivery, or improved efficiency, Cloud...

What are risks?

4 min read19th of July 2020

To borrow a concept from Heraclitus, running a project is like stepping into a river – you cannot run the same project twice, for it is not the same project and you are not the same project owner. Every...

What is the Critical Path?

5 min read11th of June 2020

The activities in a project plan are driven by requirements gathered from the client and the agreed-upon scope of the project. While each task is important to the success of the project, not all are considered critical. The way...

What is a Baseline?

4 min read4th of May 2020

Collecting data points in a project is a simple process; users enter task data during the project and the project manager organizes and maintains that data at the project level. The data collected throughout the lifespan of a project...

What is Kanban Project Management

8 min read13th of April 2020

Selecting a methodology that aligns with more than just the project, but the project team and the company culture are important to any company’s project processes. Deeper than it’s characteristics, a methodology serves to provide a common language as...

What is WBS?

4 min read14th of March 2020

A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is the sum of the project scope – all its requirements and deliverables – broken down into pieces for the purpose of managing activities. The WBS is a document that is created during the...

Selecting a Project Management Methodology

6 min read6th of February 2020

There’s no doubt about it, choosing a project management methodology adds value to the business. There are so many benefits, particularly around an industry of shared knowledge and lessons learned. This wealth of knowledge can be tapped into for...

What is Waterfall Project Management?

5 min read23rd of January 2020

Before a project can be accepted, scoped, or scheduled a methodology should be determined. The Project Management Institute defines a methodology as “a system of practices, techniques, procedures, and rules used by those who work in a discipline” and...