New Article: Project Gates - The Janus-like Guardians of Product Development
Transform your product development process with a deep dive into project gates! Jon M. Quigley expertly breaks down the critical checkpoints that guide projects from concept to market reality.
This comprehensive guide explores:
The dual nature of gate reviews - looking backward and forward
Five key phases of product development
Essential metrics and goals for each gate
Real-world applications in manufacturing and beyond
Discover how well-structured gates can significantly improve your innovation outcomes while minimizing risks. Whether you're in IT, healthcare, or engineering, these insights will strengthen your project governance approach.
Resource Article: A Beginner's Guide to Resource Leveling in MS Project
Struggling with resource over-allocation? Learn how to optimize your project schedule using MS Project's resource leveling features. Industry expert Praveen Malik walks you through:
Manual vs. automated leveling approaches
Essential leveling options and when to use them
Best practices for avoiding common pitfalls
Step-by-step instructions with real examples
With 88% of our community reporting that they use Microsoft Project at least once a week, this practical guide provides the hands-on knowledge you need to better manage your team's workload and keep projects on track.
Community Discussion: Enhancing Your RAG Status Reports
How do you communicate project health effectively? A member is seeking input on best practices for Red, Amber, Green (RAG) status reporting. While we've got some great initial feedback suggesting the addition of a Quality metric, we'd love to hear:
What criteria do you use for each status level?
How do you handle status transitions?
Which metrics have proven most valuable to stakeholders?
Join the discussion and share your expertise on this critical project communication tool. Your real-world experience could help fellow project managers improve their reporting practices!
P.S. New to our forum? MPUG members can join the conversation using their regular login credentials. Simply sign in and share your thoughts!
From the Lesson Archive: AI-Powered PMOs - Separating Hype from Reality
Ready to navigate the future of project management? Join PMO expert Bill Dow for a clear-eyed look at artificial intelligence in the Project Management Office.
This practical session covers:
Current state of AI in project management
Realistic applications you can implement today
Critical PMO challenges AI can (and can't) solve
Future trends worth watching
Ideal for experienced PMs looking to modernize their approach while maintaining proven best practices. This session pairs perfectly with our featured article on project gates, showing how traditional governance can evolve with new technologies.
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