Gate reviews: What to do and why you need them
Gate reviews or stage reviews are part of the PRINCE2® process, including the Infrastructure and Projects Authority’s Project Roadmap.
Author: Elizabeth Harrin
Elizabeth Harrin is a Fellow of the Association for Project Management in the UK. She holds degrees from the University of York and Roehampton University, and several project management certifications including APM PMQ. She first took her PRINCE2 Practitioner exam in 2004 and has worked extensively in project delivery for over 20 years.
Elizabeth is also the founder of the Project Management Rebels community, a mentoring group for professionals. She's written several books for project managers including Managing Multiple Projects.
How to use the SCARF framework as a manager
Carole Osterweil explains the SCARF framework as a way understand and respond to behaviour – both from yourself and others.
The Leadership Attitude
There has been a notable shift in recent years to talking about project leadership, as distinct from project management. Management, as the saying goes, is about doing things right, and leadership is about doing the right things. In reality, both leadership and management are often done by the same person – the project manager. But…
What is ROM and how to calculate it (with example)
What is a ROM estimate? A rough order of magnitude estimate is used to give you a very high level view of potential project costs. Ideally, you’d be able to provide a definitive estimate, carefully created from loads of input from subject matter experts and plenty of research on past projects and their budgets. But…
The how, when, why of backfilling a position (with tips)
Backfilling a position can be tricky, but with our guide, you’ll know everything you need to in order to successfully backfill a position.
The Ultimate Guide to Getting People to Take Responsibility At Work
If you find yourself chasing your team all the time, you need to read the ultimate guide to getting people to take responsibility at work. Find out why your team aren’t taking responsibility for their own tasks and learn how to help them step up. These tips will help you develop your team and set everyone up for success.
15 Easy-to-Do Types of Professional Development
Learn 15 easy types of professional development for project managers.
14 Universal pros and cons of teamwork you should know
There are both advantages and disadvantages to working as part of a team. Advantages include being able to pool resources (both human and financial), having built-in support systems, and being able to hold each other accountable. Disadvantages of teamwork can include conflict between team members, difficulty in making decisions, and feelings of isolation from the…
5 Project Timeline Examples To Copy
When it comes to project planning, nothing beats the good old roadmaps, timelines and Gantt charts. See 5 real-world project timeline examples in this article.
Project decision making: a guide for doing it better
In this article, I will provide more detail on a framework for better project decision making in an effective, rational and ethical way.
How to write a terms of reference with template & examples
Get a free Terms of Reference template, perfect for your projects. This is one of the free project management templates that I offer on this website – browse around and take a look at the others while you’re here!
Project Artifacts and How to Use Them
Learn about the types of artifacts (i.e. documents and things you create) required in project management. You might not need them all on every project.