Vijit's Project Management Portal

So, you're thinking about moving from Project Management to Product Management? Great choice! Let me walk you through this journey as if we're having coffee together.   What's Really Different?   Here's the simplest way to think about it. As a Project Manager, you're like the conductor of an orchestra. Someone else wrote the music and chose the instruments. Your job is to ensure everyone plays their part and finishes on time.   Product Managers are like the composers. They decide what music to write and what will make the audience love the performance. They're asking "What should we create and why?" instead of "How do we create what's already been decided?"   If a company is building a new app, the Project Manager makes sure it gets built on time and within budget. The Product Manager decides what features the app should have, who it's for, and why anyone would want to use it.   The Good News: You're Already Ha...

Stepping into a new project or industry can challenge even experienced project managers. While strong management skills transfer well, success often relies on understanding the specific domain, including its terminology, processes, and stakeholder expectations. Acquiring domain knowledge doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With a structured approach, project managers can quickly get up to speed and lead confidently. 1. Begin with the End in Mind   Start by clarifying the project’s goals, the scope, and its importance. Understanding why the project exists helps you prioritize which areas of the domain are most relevant. Review the project charter, business case, and key deliverables. Identify critical success factors and connect them with organizational objectives. Ask sponsors or senior stakeholders how they define success. This clarity ensures your learning focuses on important topics rather than getting lost in technical details prematurely. 2. Map the Domain Landscape ...

Combining PowerBI’s interactive dashboards with SQL’s ability to query and structure data helps project managers automate status reports, monitor milestones, and take smarter actions. By establishing direct connections between databases, such as SQL Server and MySQL, teams can gain real-time visibility on project KPIs, budget use, resource allocation, and risk management. Practical Example 1: Project Sales and Inventory Dashboard Scenario: A retail project manager wants to track sales trends and stock levels across multiple store locations. The initial data is stored in a MySQL database with tables for Products, Sales, Suppliers, and Inventory. Steps:   - Use SQL to summarize sales across each location:  ```sql SELECT store_id, product_id, SUM(quantity_sold) AS total_sales FROM sales GROUP BY store_id, product_id; ``` - Clean and format tables as needed. Export to CSV if necessary. - Connect PowerBI directly to the MySQL database or import the cleaned tables. - Create visuals...