By Ray Myers, Jr., PMP Douglas Hofstadter’s law of programming simply states that, “It always takes longer than you think, even when you take into account Hofstadter’s law.” While Hofstadter was writing about programming when he introduced his adage, it may also apply to the estimates we do as project... »
Project Problem Solver
By Ray Myers, Jr., PMP Sooner or later your project will be in trouble, it happens to even the best project managers. We don’t like it when it happens to us, but our task when our projects begin to spin out of control is to identify and resolve the root... »
Ready, Set, Start Your Project
By Ray Myers, Jr., PMP Congratulations! You have been assigned to manage your next project and you’re eager to get started with planning. There’s a lot to be done, build the WBS, schedule the work, assemble the implementation team, and meet with the client. But with so much to do,... »
Freelancers: The Art of Setting Your Hourly Rate
By Ray Myers, Jr., PMP Your success in winning new projects may be due in-part to the rate you charge for your services. Set your rate too high and you won’t win the business. Set your rate too low and you’ll be leaving money on the table. Somewhere between the... »
4 Things to Do When You Start a New Project
By Ray Myers, Jr., PMP What are the first four things you should do when you begin a new project? It’s a good question and every project manager should know the initial steps he or she will take when beginning a new assignment. Starting on the right foot may not... »
So You Want To Be a Freelance Project Manager
By: Ray Myers, Jr., PMP Maybe you’ve always wanted to work for yourself or you are just looking for a change of occupation. Perhaps you were recently laid off and see freelance work as an opportunity to continue your career. Regardless of your reasons, there are 3 points every project... »
RACI Matrix
By: Ray Myers, Jr., PMP The RACI Matrix is widely used by project managers to identify project roles and responsibilities. It clarifies team member responsibilities and clearly displays who is responsible, who is accountable, and who needs to be consulted and/or informed of project activities. Responsible (R) – This is the... »
Open Source Project Management Software Saves Money
By Ray Myers, Jr., PMP Open source project management applications provide a cost effective alternative to expensive commercial applications. What does cost effective mean? How about free, in most cases. The open source applications can be downloaded, installed, tested, and used for commercial purposes without having to buy any licenses. ... »
