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Project Management in School?

This may sound unusual at first, as we are more accustomed to it in companies. However, clear structures and well-thought-out planning can also make a lot of things easier in the classroom. This is what is happening at the Freiherr-vom-Stein Berufskolleg Werne, for example..

Stay Ahead of Your Projects with Energy Boards

Managing your energy is just as important as managing your time. With the Energy Board in Merlin Project, you can match your tasks to your energy levels, ensuring that you work smarter, not harder. Let’s look at how it works, why it’s effective, and how to set one up in Merlin Project.

Stay Productive and Stress-Free with Day Theming

Ever feel like you’re juggling a hundred things at once — emails, meetings, planning sessions, and last-minute crises? Day theming might be your new best friend. It’s a productivity method where you dedicate each day to a specific theme or type of task, helping you focus deeply and work more effectively.

Instead of constantly switching between unrelated tasks (and losing precious focus along the way), day theming allows you to group similar activities together. Think of it as assigning a role to each day.

Contracts Explained: Fixed Price, T&M, and Cost-Reimbursable

Understanding contracts is crucial for project managers to manage project costs, timelines, and scope effectively. Let’s dive into the three primary types: fixed price, time and materials (T&M)), and cost-reimbursable contracts.

Mastering Procurement Management with PMBOK and Merlin Project

In project management, procurement involves sourcing and managing external resources, materials, and services critical to project success. Effective procurement ensures resources are timely, within budget, and meet quality standards. This includes selecting the right vendors, tracking deliverables, managing risks, and keeping costs aligned with project objectives.