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Managing Multiple Small Projects
Project managers are often expected to manage a number of projects concurrently. Managing multiple projects allows the project manager to more efficiently plan and control project activities. When projects are grouped, schedule impacts across projects become more visible. Consolidated reporting allows the project manager to view the progress of the entire project portfolio. Finally, the use of a multiple-project process allows for repeatable practices for managing small projects, continuous learning, and process improvement.
However, it may be that the multiple projects a project manager is managing are in different phases of the project life cycle. This can become problematic if the correct tools ...
