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The Project Management Compendium

All articles on project management – from fundamentals through methods and planning to tools and practical tips.

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Articles

An Overview of Project KPIs
Jörg Friedrich |

An Overview of Project KPIs

Reporting in Project Management
Jörg Friedrich | Updated:

Reporting in Project Management

Scheduling Tools
Jörg Friedrich |

Scheduling Tools

Open Source Project Management Tools
Jörg Friedrich |

Open Source Project Management Tools

Defining Work Packages: Guide, Contents, and Practical Tips
Jörg Friedrich |

Defining Work Packages: Guide, Contents, and Practical Tips

Stakeholder Management in Projects: Definition, Process, and Practical Tips
Christoph Friedrich |

Stakeholder Management in Projects: Definition, Process, and Practical Tips

Roles in Project Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, and Overview
Christoph Friedrich |

Roles in Project Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, and Overview

Cost-Benefit Analysis in Projects: Methods, Process, and Practical Tips
Christoph Friedrich |

Cost-Benefit Analysis in Projects: Methods, Process, and Practical Tips

Lean Project Management
Christoph Friedrich |

Lean Project Management

Target/Actual Comparison: Definition, Process, and Practical Tips for Project Managers
Christoph Friedrich | Updated:

Target/Actual Comparison: Definition, Process, and Practical Tips for Project Managers

Managing Workload in the Project Team
Jörg Friedrich |

Managing Workload in the Project Team

Project Closure Checklist: How to Close Projects Cleanly
Christoph Friedrich |

Project Closure Checklist: How to Close Projects Cleanly

Project Kickoff Checklist: How to Get Off to a Good Start
Jörg Friedrich |

Project Kickoff Checklist: How to Get Off to a Good Start

The Risk Register in Project Management: Structure, Template, and Practical Example
Christoph Friedrich |

The Risk Register in Project Management: Structure, Template, and Practical Example

Calculating Project Costs: Cost Types, Methods, and a Practical Example
Jörg Friedrich |

Calculating Project Costs: Cost Types, Methods, and a Practical Example

Creating a Project Budget: Step by Step to a Realistic Budget
Jörg Friedrich |

Creating a Project Budget: Step by Step to a Realistic Budget

Project Controlling Explained Simply: Definition, Tasks, and Tools
Jörg Friedrich | Updated:

Project Controlling Explained Simply: Definition, Tasks, and Tools

Conducting a Stakeholder Analysis: Guide with Template and Example
Jörg Friedrich |

Conducting a Stakeholder Analysis: Guide with Template and Example

Risk Analysis in Projects: Identifying, Assessing, and Managing Risks
Jörg Friedrich |

Risk Analysis in Projects: Identifying, Assessing, and Managing Risks

The Functional Specification: Tips and a Template
Gabriella Martin |

The Functional Specification: Tips and a Template

A Resource Planning Example: Step by Step Using a Real Project
Jörg Friedrich |

A Resource Planning Example: Step by Step Using a Real Project

A Risk Management Example: Step by Step Using a Real Project
Jörg Friedrich |

A Risk Management Example: Step by Step Using a Real Project

Creating a Project Schedule: Guide, Methods, and Practical Tips
Jörg Friedrich |

Creating a Project Schedule: Guide, Methods, and Practical Tips

Scheduling Methods in Projects
Jörg Friedrich |

Scheduling Methods in Projects

Resource Planning in Project Management: Definition, Methods, and Best Practices
Jörg Friedrich |

Resource Planning in Project Management: Definition, Methods, and Best Practices

The Requirements Specification: From Zero to Hero, with a Template
Jörg Friedrich |

The Requirements Specification: From Zero to Hero, with a Template

The Project Life Cycle Explained Simply
Jörg Friedrich |

The Project Life Cycle Explained Simply

Creating a Risk Matrix: Guide, Template, and Practical Example
Jörg Friedrich |

Creating a Risk Matrix: Guide, Template, and Practical Example

The Critical Path: Definition, Calculation, and Examples
Jörg Friedrich |

The Critical Path: Definition, Calculation, and Examples

Risk Management in Project Management: The Complete Guide
Jörg Friedrich |

Risk Management in Project Management: The Complete Guide

Project vs. Process: The Differences Explained Simply
Jörg Friedrich |

Project vs. Process: The Differences Explained Simply

Common Mistakes in Project Management
Christoph Friedrich | Updated:

Common Mistakes in Project Management

Project Control: Definition, Tasks, and Methods
Jörg Friedrich | Updated:

Project Control: Definition, Tasks, and Methods

Creating a Project Status Report: Template, Example, and Tips
Jörg Friedrich | Updated:

Creating a Project Status Report: Template, Example, and Tips

Milestone Planning: How to Define and Plan Milestones Correctly
Jörg Friedrich | Updated:

Milestone Planning: How to Define and Plan Milestones Correctly

Defining Project Goals Correctly: Methods, Tips, and Examples
Jörg Friedrich | Updated:

Defining Project Goals Correctly: Methods, Tips, and Examples

What Is a Milestone? Definition, Benefits, and Examples
Jörg Friedrich |

What Is a Milestone? Definition, Benefits, and Examples

What Is a Project? Definition, Characteristics, and Examples
Jörg Friedrich |

What Is a Project? Definition, Characteristics, and Examples

What Is Project Management? Definition and Examples
Jörg Friedrich |

What Is Project Management? Definition and Examples

PMBOK Guide Overview
Christoph Friedrich |

PMBOK Guide Overview

Project Management Basics
Christoph Friedrich |

Project Management Basics

The Waterfall Model Explained Simply
Christoph Friedrich | Updated:

The Waterfall Model Explained Simply

Project Management Methods: The Ultimate Overview
Christoph Friedrich |

Project Management Methods: The Ultimate Overview

PRINCE2 Explained Simply
Christoph Friedrich |

PRINCE2 Explained Simply

An Overview of Project Phases
Christoph Friedrich |

An Overview of Project Phases

Effort Estimation: A Guide for Successful Project Planners
Christoph Friedrich |

Effort Estimation: A Guide for Successful Project Planners

Project Management Software Comparison
Jörg Friedrich |

Project Management Software Comparison

How to Formulate and Apply SMART Goals Correctly
Gabriella Martin |

How to Formulate and Apply SMART Goals Correctly

Project Organization Explained Simply
Christoph Friedrich |

Project Organization Explained Simply

The Network Diagram Method Explained
Christoph Friedrich |

The Network Diagram Method Explained

Creating a Project Sequence Plan: Step-by-Step Guide & Best Practices
Christoph Friedrich |

Creating a Project Sequence Plan: Step-by-Step Guide & Best Practices

Matrix Organization Explained in Detail
Christoph Friedrich |

Matrix Organization Explained in Detail

SWOT Analysis Explained in Detail
Christoph Friedrich |

SWOT Analysis Explained in Detail

Project Scope Explained Simply
Christoph Friedrich |

Project Scope Explained Simply

Multi-Project Management Resources: Steering Projects and Resources Efficiently
Christoph Friedrich |

Multi-Project Management Resources: Steering Projects and Resources Efficiently

Kanban Board: Definition, Benefits & Guide for Project Managers
Anita Coltuneac |

Kanban Board: Definition, Benefits & Guide for Project Managers

Earned Value Management Explained
Jörg Friedrich |

Earned Value Management Explained

Creating a Milestone Trend Analysis: How It Works
Christoph Friedrich |

Creating a Milestone Trend Analysis: How It Works

Jour Fixe: Definition, Rules, and Practical Tips
Jörg Friedrich |

Jour Fixe: Definition, Rules, and Practical Tips

Scrum Roles Explained Simply
Gabriella Martin |

Scrum Roles Explained Simply

The RACI Matrix for Clear Responsibilities
Jörg Friedrich |

The RACI Matrix for Clear Responsibilities

Creating a Project Plan — Step by Step
Christoph Friedrich |

Creating a Project Plan — Step by Step

The Gantt Chart Explained Simply
Christoph Friedrich |

The Gantt Chart Explained Simply

Agile Project Management Explained Simply
Jörg Friedrich |

Agile Project Management Explained Simply

Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Christoph Friedrich |

Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

The Kickoff Meeting: The Ultimate Guide
Satara Lumb |

The Kickoff Meeting: The Ultimate Guide

The Project Management Triangle: The Three Dimensions Explained
Christoph Friedrich |

The Project Management Triangle: The Three Dimensions Explained

Project Documentation: Tips and Examples
Gabriella Martin |

Project Documentation: Tips and Examples

Allegra: A MeisterTask Alternative
Christoph Friedrich |

Allegra: A MeisterTask Alternative

Allegra vs. OpenProject: A Direct Comparison
Gabriella Martin |

Allegra vs. OpenProject: A Direct Comparison

Allegra as a Monday Alternative: The Better Choice
Christoph Friedrich |

Allegra as a Monday Alternative: The Better Choice

How to Compare Project Management Tools
Gabriella Martin |

How to Compare Project Management Tools

Allegra: An awork Alternative
Gabriella Martin |

Allegra: An awork Alternative

A Stackfield Alternative
Christoph Friedrich |

A Stackfield Alternative

The Top 10 Project Management Certifications in 2024
Christoph Friedrich |

The Top 10 Project Management Certifications in 2024

Allegra vs. Zendesk: A Comparison
Christoph Friedrich |

Allegra vs. Zendesk: A Comparison

Allegra vs. OTRS: A Comparison
Jörg Friedrich |

Allegra vs. OTRS: A Comparison

A Bitrix24 Alternative
Gabriella Martin |

A Bitrix24 Alternative

What Every Project Manager Should Know About Dependencies
Anita Coltuneac |

What Every Project Manager Should Know About Dependencies

Capacity Planning in Projects
Christoph Friedrich |

Capacity Planning in Projects

Project Manager Responsibilities: What Does a Project Manager Do?
Jörg Friedrich |

Project Manager Responsibilities: What Does a Project Manager Do?

Writing Meeting Minutes: Tips and a Template
Satara Lumb |

Writing Meeting Minutes: Tips and a Template

A Trello Alternative
Christoph Friedrich |

A Trello Alternative

The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe): An Overview
Gabriella Martin |

The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe): An Overview

The Project Manual: Tips for Creating One, Plus a Template
Gabriella Martin |

The Project Manual: Tips for Creating One, Plus a Template

Writing a Requirements Specification: 10 Rules for Good Requirements
Gabriella Martin |

Writing a Requirements Specification: 10 Rules for Good Requirements

Trello Review
Gabriella Martin |

Trello Review

Project Management Software Selection Criteria
Christoph Friedrich |

Project Management Software Selection Criteria

Freedcamp Project Management Software Review
Christoph Friedrich |

Freedcamp Project Management Software Review

ClickUp Project Management Software Review
Gabriella Martin |

ClickUp Project Management Software Review

MeisterTask Task Management Software Review
Gabriella Martin |

MeisterTask Task Management Software Review

Looking for a Wrike Alternative?
Christoph Friedrich |

Looking for a Wrike Alternative?

The Values of Agile Project Management
Gabriella Martin |

The Values of Agile Project Management

Agile vs. Waterfall
Christoph Friedrich |

Agile vs. Waterfall

10 Project Management Best Practices
Gabriella Martin |

10 Project Management Best Practices

Effort Estimation with Planning Poker
Gabriella Martin |

Effort Estimation with Planning Poker

The Practices of Agile Project Management
Gabriella Martin |

The Practices of Agile Project Management

The Scrum Artifacts
Gabriella Martin |

The Scrum Artifacts

Agile Project Management — Part 2: Principles
Christoph Friedrich |

Agile Project Management — Part 2: Principles

An Overview of Project Management Standards
Christoph Friedrich |

An Overview of Project Management Standards

The Scrum Project Manager: The Team Organizes Itself
Gabriella Martin |

The Scrum Project Manager: The Team Organizes Itself

Scrum Explained Simply: An Overview of the Agile Framework
Gabriella Martin | Updated:

Scrum Explained Simply: An Overview of the Agile Framework

Team Building in Projects
Gabriella Martin |

Team Building in Projects