April 2023

Women in Engineering, ThurmanCo, Project Management, Angela Thurman

How Do Women Approach Engineering Differently Than Men?

It’s unrealistic to generalize “all women engineers” as a monolithic group. Even so, research has shown that there are some general differences in the ways that women approach engineering compared to men. Studies suggest that social and cultural factors, including differences in socialization, educational experiences, and workplace cultures, may influence these gender differences in engineering …

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Project Management, Critical Path Method, ThurmanCo, Angela Thurman

Why understanding your customer is so important in determining the critical path

The Critical Path Method (CPM) is a project modeling and scheduling technique for large or complex projects. The method gets its name from identifying the critical path: the longest stretch of tasks with interrelated dependencies. Simply put, the critical path is the sequence of related tasks that take the longest time to complete. Benefits of …

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Contract Management, ThurmanCo, Angela Thurman

9 Benefits of implementing a structured Contract Management system

Contract Management is critical in helping organizations ensure that contracts are executed effectively and efficiently and that the contractual obligations of all parties are consistently upheld. While many can understand the rudimentary basics of contract implementation, a comprehensive Contract Management system with well-documented processes and procedures can go a long way toward improving company performance …

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