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Software Development Estimation: A Quick Guide

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Software development estimation is an essential part of many projects. Despite its importance, software development estimation is often overlooked. Maybe that’s because it’s difficult to estimate properly. Let’s explore how software development estimation works and its techniques and tools.

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Risk Mitigation in Project Management

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Risk is something every leader knows well. We all need to become comfortable with some risks. We are never going to eliminate all risks. What Is Risk Mitigation? It involves a process that we’ll explore in a moment but basically addresses the top risks in order to fully protect the project. Learn more.

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Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM): Understanding ROM Estimates

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Rough order of magnitude (ROM) can help you better estimate project costs. But what is ROM and how can you calculate ROM estimates? We’ll explain the process, define the term and detail the steps for making a rough order of magnitude estimate. As noted, the rough order of magnitude is a technique to estimate project costs.

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8 Free Risk Management Templates for Excel

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Although it’s impossible to predict the future, with these free risk management templates, you can better prepare for the unexpected and be more apt to keep your project on track. There are many project management templates that are designed to help you identify, respond to and track those risks. Learn more 3.

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Cost Estimation for Projects: How to Estimate Accurately

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Good cost estimation is essential for keeping a project under budget. Many costs can appear over the life cycle of a project, and an accurate estimation method can be the difference between a successful plan and a failed one. Estimation, however, is easier said than done. Projects bring risks, and risks bring unexpected costs.

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How to Manage Your Project Pipeline With Software

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Project management software is a valuable tool for managing your project pipeline. ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software that has roadmaps to help you manage your project pipeline. You’ll have made an accurate estimate of the project budget and now you have to keep to it.

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How to Create a Timeline in Excel (Free Templates Included)

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In this blog, we’ll go through each step needed to create a timeline in Excel and explain the advantages and disadvantages of doing so. Once you create this Excel project timeline, you can use this template to estimate future project timelines using project tasks and due dates. Why Should You Create a Project Timeline in Excel?