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Certified PMP, with over 11 years of experience in Oil & Gas and Construction projects. Expert in Primavera P6, MS Project, Asana, and Zoho Projects scheduling. Authored different Project Management, Scheduling and Planning articles.
How to find Critical Path through MS Project and Primavera P6?
The success of any project depends on effective planning and execution. Project managers and Schedulers use different techniques and tools to ensure that their projects are completed on time and within budget. One of the most popular project management techniques is the Critical Path Method (CPM). In this blog post, we will explore the concept of the Critical Path Method and how it is used in project management, and how it can be found through MS project and Primavera P6. What is the Critical Path Method? The Critical Path Method (CPM) is a project management technique used to identify the [...]
How to add Risks in Primavera P6?
Risk Management is an important aspect of project management which involves the process of identifying, analyzing, and mitigation of potential risks to an organization or a project. The goal of risk management is to ensure that an organization can operate effectively and achieve its objectives, even in the face of uncertainty and adverse events. It is an ongoing process that involves regular review and adaptation in response to changing circumstances and new risks. Those risks can be delays, cost-overrun, poor quality, or risk of loss of market reputation. These all affect projects in different directions. Some of those risks are [...]
Essential Project Management Tools in MS Project: PDM, PERT, CPM, and Gantt Chart
Precedence Diagram Method (PDM): While handling complex projects with stringent multiple deadlines there is always a possibility that the Project Manager may underestimate or even ignore the criticality of some aspects towards the achievement of a milestone and ultimately the final milestone of project completion. In an attempt to avoid a dire situation like this, the Precedence Diagram Method (PDM) was developed. Initially, the Project Managers used to draw an empirical schedule as the PDM as shown below: This diagram helped the Project Manager by indicating dependencies and requirements to achieve any milestone or project completion without much concern [...]
Essential Project Management Tools in Primavera P6: PDM, PERT, CPM, and Gantt Chart
Precedence Diagram Method (PDM) While handling complex projects with stringent multiple deadlines, the Project Manager may underestimate or even ignore the criticality of some aspects towards the achievement of a milestone and, ultimately. the final milestone of project completion. To avoid a dire situation like this, the Precedence Diagram Method (PDM) was developed. Initially, the Project Managers used to draw an empirical schedule as the PDM as shown below. Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) In the late 1950s, PDM evolved into Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) as a similar but more effective technique that focused on [...]
