Matrix organizational structures emerged in the 1970’s as an effort to restructure inefficient organizational structures to support the more efficient project-based management.  Until then, big organizations had tendency to operate in "silos", rational divisions where basically separated groups of workers would report to a line manager or functional manager.
Functional Organizational Structure
Big organizations used [...]

This methodology that is being discussed about picking a project for a particular Kaizen event will apply to many projects as well as improvement objectives.  It is important that some particular items are considered regarding initial kaizen projects.  So, what is different about initial projects?
Initial Kaizen projects are often staffed primarily with people who are [...]

Similar to the drastic changes in industrial production methods brought about by the industrial revolution, revolutionary changes have taken place in business and project management in America between 1920 and 1940. These changes redefined the role of each worker in a business organization and the relationship between the management and the workers. Up until then, [...]

Are you in the market for project management software? Do you want to make sure that you invest in the most appropriate project management software for your business’s needs? If so, you may be confused on how to pick the best project management software on the market. Here, we’ve developed a quick guide to help [...]