Everyday Character Traits of Project Managers That Will Cost You a Promotion
Project management is a well-defined field with training opportunities for those in leadership positions. Still, favoritism, temper tantrums and …
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Project Risk Management
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Scenarios for Root Cause Analysis in the Healthcare, Customer Service, Plant Engineering, and Software Development Industries
I’m sure it wouldn’t make you happy to get incorrectly diagnosed at your next trip to the hospital. Would the doctor conduct a Root Cause Analysis …
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A Project's Sunk Costs - Should You Ignore Their Effect?
Sunk costs tend to be confusing. In our academic learning, we are taught that they’re necessary but treated as outright losses and hence should …
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Emphasis on Externalities in Assessing Project Risks
In coming up with cash flow estimations, the extent of possible side-effects to be considered goes beyond the project but extends throughout the …
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A Project Manager’s Guide to Managing Risks in Construction Projects
Dangerous work, frequent changes in materials or procedures, and also the need to adapt to updated safety regulations all contribute to the difficulty …
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How Do American Politicians Handle Conflict Management? Should You Follow Their Lead?
Every project manager has to deal with conflict management and damage control, especially when it comes to teams, personalities and values. …
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Predictive Failure Analysis: The Proactive Approach in Analyzing Risks
“I should have seen this coming!” For some this is just a mere expression of regret for failing to see the signs of an imminent problem. In project …
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Tips for Creating A Root Cause Analysis Report
The root cause analysis method is a widely used business problem-solving model. Organizations use this method to find the root causes of various …
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Sample of a Barrier Analysis for Root Cause Investigations
What’s the difference between root cause and barrier analysis? In developing safety controls and defense in-depth systems to prevent accidents, a root …
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Learn Easy Steps on When to Use Root Cause Analysis Techniques
A root cause analysis (RCA) is a systematic approach to understand the underlying core reasons behind the breakdown of a system or process, and …
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