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In this second part we will take a closer look at some additional risks and challenges that renewable energy projects face and how project management can help you deal with them. You can control some risks, such as quality and personnel, but there are events you cannot anticipate or control, such as natural hazards. 

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Ever increasing energy costs, climate change, sustainability and resource depletion…these are just a few reasons why the renewable energy industry has been growing rapidly for the last decade or so. Because of their very nature, however, renewable energy projects face many challenges and risks. However, project management can help mitigate some of these risks. 

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“Perfectionism” – that is the standard reply job applicants give to the question of what their weaknesses are. This might sound positive at first, because who does not want an employee who is devoted to delivering perfect results?

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Many associate “startup” with spontaneity and a can-do attitude, but not so much with project management. Entrepreneurs who are starting a new business should not underestimate the importance of project management though. 

You will eventually have encountered the terms PMO and PO at one point, particularly in connection with bigger organizations. Most people know that it has something to do with project management and often make use them interchangeably. In this article, we will try to explain the difference between PMO and PO.

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In a study, the business consultancy McKinsey found that over 40% of IT projects fail. This rate is pretty shocking considering how important information technology has become for a business’ success. Implementing project management methods can help decrease this rate and help IT professionals deliver more successful projects.

In an interview with TechnologyAdvice, InLoox CEO Dr. Andreas Tremel, explains why InLoox is one of the most versatile and best project management solutions on the market today. 

A few weeks ago we introduced the Gantt chart and the critical path as important project management techniques. For businesses the decision whether or not to implement the critical path method (CPM) can determine the success or failure of a project. The aim of this entry is to give a more in-depth insight on how CPM works .

Project management is often seen as part of software and product development, but not as a necessity for the marketing department even though project management offers a lot of advantages for marketing experts.