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How to write a terms of reference with template & examples

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Why use a Terms of Reference document? A Terms of Reference document is a really versatile document. What is a Terms of Reference document? A Terms of Reference is a short document that sets out the scope, boundaries, resources, objectives and constraints for a particular activity. I’m glad you asked.

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Software Project Management: Why It’s Different

ProjectManager.com

Every project is different, of course, but the differences when managing software development projects are especially so, due to its distinct life-cycle processes. What Is Software Project Management? Software project management is the planning, managing and tracking of software development projects. Learn more.

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Top PM 10 Articles of All Time

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I thought it was time to look back and see what the stand-out articles were over the years. Here are the top 15 articles year by year. By the way, I refer to La Défense as crummy in this article, but by the time I left I had come to appreciate the arch, the architecture and the little cafés hidden between the offices.

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A Real Project Manager’s Guide to RAID

Rebel’s Guide to PM

In this article, we look at everything RAID -- and it's a key tool for project managers. This is where individual numbering of items on the RAID log comes in handy so you can cross-reference. If you have project management software that auto-creates numbers and lets you link items, even better.

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10 Data Protection Questions to Ask Before Starting a New Project

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Yes, you'll have a data protection officer or some other similar role on the team, but you also need to have some basic understanding for what it means for changing your process or building your new software or feature. In this article we'll look at what project managers need to know about data protection. What is GDPR?

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100+ Project Management Terms: PM Terminology Explained

ProjectManager.com

Plus we’ve added handy links to help you dive deeper into different topics with videos, articles and even our round-up of all resources so you can put these important terms into practice with your projects. Its main purpose is to serve as a reference that is compared against the project performance once the execution phase begins.

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12 Tips for PRINCE2® Practitioner Exam Success

Rebel’s Guide to PM

In this article, I’ll share my 12 top tips for exam success. Review the questions you got wrong, using the helpful references to understand what the right answer should have been. Review the references to go deeper into that topic. If you get a question wrong, find the relevant reference in the manual and highlight the text.

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