How to make a SIPOC diagram in all the tools (with PowerPoint template)
SIPOC is a visual process mapping tool that can help you see the big picture, identify the individuals involved and then plan more effectively.
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.
15 Clever ways to save time at work
There are no shortcuts in project management really, but wouldn’t it be nice if we had a few ways to speed things up? Here are 15 ways to save a little time in your working day. It all adds up to being more productive and getting home faster.
13 Tips to get taken seriously at work (tried-and-tested!)
Getting taken seriously at the office is something that you can work on. It isn’t always easy to build a sense of gravitas (especially when faced with more senior colleagues) but you can get better at coming across in a way that makes people take you more seriously. Here’s how to do it.
Project management models: A quick guide
A model in project management is a way of looking at the world. It’s a simplified version of how things work, used to give you a general overview and a direction to follow for your own work.
How has project management changed?
Take a look at how project management has changed over the years and a glimpse to where it is heading in the future.
20 Practical tips to get (and stay) organized at work
Being disorganized can cost you up to 14 hours per week. Here are 15 proven tips to stay organized at work.
What does a Program Manager do? A program manager explains!
Find out more about what is a program manager and essential skills you should have if you are considering a career change.
Program Management: Your get started guide (by a real program manager)
Programmes are handy ways of tying together related work. Here are 3 types of programme in project management.
5 Facilitation techniques for project managers and how to use them
Learn the five types of project management facilitation techniques and how to use them on your projects.
The only must-have project documents you need (with 9 templates)
Project management can create a lot of paperwork, and it’s not always the stuff you want or need. Let’s talk about the essentials. Here are nine documents that no self-respecting project should be without.
The Roles and Responsibilities Document on Projects
Download a free Roles and Responsibilities template to help you define what each person on the team should be doing. This template is great for setting out the accountabilities of each individual and providing clarity on what you expect from them at the start of each project.
How to answer any project management interview question + free interview template
I’ve put together my 10 killer interview questions + loads of tips for hiring a project manager. Next time you have to recruit someone for your project team, why not try some of these?