All Episodes
Displaying 61 - 80 of 87 in total
Episode 61: Project Tracking Charts: Gantt, Milestone, PERT, and Network Diagrams
This episode opens Domain 3 by focusing on visual tools used to track and manage project progress. We explain how Gantt charts present task timelines and dependencies,...
Episode 62: Dashboards and Organizational Charts for Project Visibility
In this episode, we examine two tools that enhance transparency and coordination in projects: dashboards and organizational charts. Dashboards consolidate project metr...
Episode 63: Using Logs and Registers: Issue, Risk, Defect, and Change Logs
This episode explains the role of logs and registers in tracking and controlling project elements throughout the life cycle. We define issue logs, risk registers, defe...
Episode 64: Version Control, Time Tracking, and Requirements Traceability Matrix
In this episode, we cover three distinct but interconnected tools. Version control systems manage document and file changes over time, ensuring accuracy and enabling r...
Episode 65: Communication Tools: Email, SMS, Video, and Enterprise Social
This episode focuses on communication platforms and their roles in project management. We compare email for formal correspondence, SMS and chat for rapid updates, vide...
Episode 66: Collaboration Tools: Real-Time Editors, File Sharing, Wikis, and Whiteboards
This episode examines collaboration platforms that enable teams to work together efficiently, regardless of location. Real-time editors allow multiple contributors to ...
Episode 67: Workflow and E-Signature Platforms in the Project Environment
In this episode, we focus on workflow automation and e-signature platforms, both of which streamline project processes. Workflow platforms coordinate task assignments,...
Episode 68: Meeting Tools: Calendars, Polling, Print Media, and Conferencing
This episode explores meeting-focused tools that support planning, engagement, and participation. Calendaring tools coordinate availability and send reminders, ensurin...
Episode 69: Office Productivity: Word Processors, Spreadsheets, and Diagrams
In this episode, we review core productivity software that supports project documentation, planning, and reporting. Word processors create formal documents such as cha...
Episode 70: Scheduling Tools: Cloud vs. On-Premise and Local Installations
This episode examines the different deployment models for project scheduling tools. Cloud-based solutions offer accessibility, scalability, and easier collaboration, w...
Episode 71: Case Management and Ticketing Tools in Support-Heavy Projects
This episode focuses on case management and ticketing systems, which are essential in projects involving significant customer or user support. Case management tools tr...
Episode 72: Analyzing Charts: Pareto, Burnup, Velocity, and Decision Trees
In this episode, we examine data visualization tools that guide decision-making and performance assessment. Pareto charts identify the most significant issues by showi...
Episode 73: Understanding ESG: What It Means for Project Managers
This episode opens Domain 4 by defining Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and their relevance to project management. Environmental aspects involve th...
Episode 74: Environmental and Social Impacts of Project Decisions
In this episode, we dive deeper into the environmental and social components of ESG. Environmental impacts may include energy use, waste generation, and effects on loc...
Episode 75: Governance, Values, and Brand Alignment in Projects
This episode focuses on the governance aspect of ESG, explaining how adherence to corporate policies, ethical guidelines, and regulatory frameworks shapes project exec...
Episode 76: Physical Security: Devices, Media, and Facilities
This episode examines the physical security measures that protect project assets, covering devices, removable media, and facilities. For devices, we discuss safeguards...
Episode 77: Operational Security: Screenings, Clearances, and Role Restrictions
In this episode, we focus on operational security measures designed to protect projects from insider threats and ensure only authorized personnel have access to sensit...
Episode 78: Digital Access: Remote Access, Permissions, and MFA
This episode covers the digital access controls used to secure systems and data in projects. We explain how to manage permissions through role-based access, enforce le...
Episode 79: Data Classification: IP, PII, PHI, and National Security Data
In this episode, we focus on classifying data according to sensitivity and regulatory requirements. We define categories including intellectual property (IP), personal...
Episode 80: Corporate IT Policies: Branding, Access, and Behavior
This episode examines how corporate IT policies shape project work by defining rules for branding, access control, and acceptable use. Branding policies ensure consist...