Project Planning

Ancient Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu once observed: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Lao-tzu would have been a successful at project management. As Lao-tzu so wisely understood, one can achieve success with any project - no matter how large or complex - by first dividing it into a series of smaller tasks that, once completed, result in progress. This project management strategy harnesses the power of knowing that identifiable tasks produce identifiable progress.

The successful project manager knows that project management begins with dividing a job into smaller tasks, which accomplishes a number of project management objectives. First, by seeing the project as a series of easy steps rather than an overwhelmingly complex undertaking, the project becomes more manageable and provides constant feedback for both the project manager and participants. ... Read the full article