The Definitive Guide to Project Management Institute

Project Management Institute (PMI) is the world’s leading institute for project management and the institute of choice for most project managers. PMI sets standards that define project management best practices and offer resources.

This Bright Hub guide contains a library collection of well researched, well written, and well edited articles on project management and all activities related to PMI. The articles explain the standards and best practices defined by PMI, an insight into the certifications offered by PMI, how to become a project manager, and more. This guide is an indispensable resource for everyone connected with project management.

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What Can Project Leaders Learn From Salespeople? At both the beginning and the end, as a project manager, it’s up to you to seal the deal so to speak or sell that project! Throughout your PM training you may never have thought...	All Project Leaders Start With a Blank Slate: Has Yours Improved or Have You Damaged Your Career? As project managers, we all started at the bottom, worked our way up and throughout tried to remain true to our leadership styles and management methods. Once we got some years under...
Program Managers and Project Managers: A Comparison Want to step out of the PM role and become a program manager? Their roles can be similar but there are differences. Read on to find out what extra responsibilities program managers...	Tips for Building Your Reputation as a Project Manager Branding yourself as a project manager typically involves promoting your competency and skills in project management. It also includes showcasing your personality including goals, values...

Resources to Help You Better Manage Project Stakeholders

Before beginning any project, an effective project manager identifies the stakeholders and analyzes their requirements. Then, successful project managers develop a comprehensive plan for communicating...

Looking at Project Monitor and Control

The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) defines the five phases of Project Management. In this article, well look at Phase 4 - Monitoring and Controlling....

Project Execution: Putting Your Plan to Work

The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) defines the five phases of Project Management. In this article, well look at Phase 3 - Execution....

Creating a Risk Register: A Free Excel Template

Upon completion of a risk management plan, you must create a master document known as a risk register. This article discusses what a risk register is plus its importance and components. A link to an easy...

A Practical Approach to Creating a Risk Management Plan

A good risk management plan is critical to cutting down on unexpected project risks. A strong plan can decrease problems on a project by as much as 80 to 90 percent. A practical approach to risk management...

How to Transfer Risks

Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric once said, "Change before you have to." Napoleon I said, "I think three to four months in advance, and I calculate the worst."...

Resources to Help You Better Manage Project Stakeholders

Before beginning any project, an effective project manager identifies the stakeholders and analyzes their requirements. Then, successful project managers develop a comprehensive plan...