ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 15, 2023

A team meeting is a scheduled event in which people involved in a project will get together and have a conversation about topics related to that work. Meetings come in many forms, but the more effective ones have an agenda created by the team leader that outlines what is to be discussed. What Is a Team Meeting?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 21, 2024

This is true in other industries where maintenance planning is essential to successful projects and productivity. We’ll explain and show how it differs from maintenance scheduling. The ability to keep teams working at capacity, but not overworked and threaten burnout and poor morale requires project management software.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 7, 2021

All projects require communication between stakeholders. That’s where communication planning comes into play. What Is Communication Planning? Communication planning is the process of laying out how communication will take place between team members and stakeholders, whether it be on a project, in an organization or both.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

As a project manager, you will likely find yourself working on one of such projects such as implementing a new CRM system, upgrading to a cloud-based ERP, or developing a new eCommerce platform. This lack of planning often leads to projects going over budget and not achieving their goals. Start communication early 4.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Construction projects come big and complex as well as small and simple, but one thing they all share is a construction phase plan. The construction phase plan is a critical construction project management document that helps to ensure a safe project. What Is a Construction Phase Plan?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 8, 2024

An army of subcontractors each with their own specific discipline complete construction projects. But how do they know what to work on? We’ll also note the difference between an RFI in construction and other construction project management documents before going into the construction RFI process, the different types of RFIs and more.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Effective communication is the backbone of any business because it means your team can collaborate with each other, understand customer needs, convey information, and support your credibility as a brand. Here are 5 ways you can improve your communication skills. Are you reading this blog post while you are supposed to be in a meeting?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 30, 2023

You probably already know that how you say something is just as important as what you say. And you can control and influence how you say something by understanding paraverbal communication. Paraverbal communication involves the use of nonverbal cues such as tone and volume to influence how your message is received.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 26, 2018

But we tried to give you a compass to help you navigate these changing waters throughout the year on our blog. Best Blog Posts on Office Culture from ProjectManager.com. Office culture is just a fancy way of saying how to get along with the people in your place of work. Then came business casual. But they should.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 31, 2024

Coming up with long-term goals for a business or organization is just the beginning of a five-year project. Making sure your daily operations are working towards achieving those strategic goals and that they’re clearly communicated throughout the business or organization greatly improves by using a balanced scorecard.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Communication is strange. But there is a way to make communication clearer. If you have a project communication plan , like our free template, then you have a way to get information out to those who need it, in a way that is understandable and actionable. The Importance of a Communication Plan. That’s a tall order.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 15, 2021

Projects, no matter the size and scope, are complex. Luckily, projects are also a group effort—for every project, there is a project team working together to make deliverables a reality. How do these teams come together? There are many ways to form project teams and many factors to take into account.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Developing software, like any project, is complicated and littered with roadblocks. Before we dive into how to make a bug report, let’s go deeper into the definition of a bug report and why it’s so important to software development. For each new bug, a new bug report is created. One of those roadblocks is a bug.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Everything you need to know about project management terms is here in one list! 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.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2023

PMO stands for project management office and it’s responsible for the project management standards in an organization. They all share similar responsibilities, but one deals with an organization’s project and the other deals with either a program, a group of related projects or a portfolio of projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

Would you like to make 2023 a successful year for your projects? A while back, I asked project management experts w hat we should be aware of as we go into the new year to achieve their most successful year ever? I’m sure you take away tips and ideas for making this your best year yet managing projects at work.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

Project meetings often feel as if they’re in the way of your work. But meetings are critical for project planning and team collaboration. That’s why there are so many project meetings and each has its own focus and importance. What Are Project Meetings? Types of Project Meetings.

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Ganttic

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Effective project management is the backbone of successful businesses and initiatives. However, even the most seasoned project managers can find themselves entangled in the web of common pitfalls that hinder progress, derail timelines, and threaten project success. What are the Most Common Project Pitfalls?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 19, 2022

A workflow diagram lets you view the whole project in one flow chart. All of your tasks and how they move from one to the next are outlined in the project plan , of course, but having a visual is a quick and easy method to see the big picture. Every tool that helps define the project and make it more manageable is valuable.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The socials are more than just a way to keep in touch with friends from school or sell stuff: social media used in a business context is about communication and collaboration with purpose, whether with customers or within internal teams. Social media and project communication plans. Social media and project communication plans.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

When you’re a PMP, program manager or portfolio manager, you need to deliver all those multiple projects on time and within budget. This requires an organization with a well-developed project management process. It’s essential to keep projects successful for any organization to thrive. What Is Project Management Maturity?

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Risk mitigation describes a process by which a project reduces its exposure to risk and works towards minimizing the likelihood of any issues arising during the project. It involves a process that we’ll explore in a moment but basically addresses the top risks in order to fully protect the project. What Is Risk Mitigation?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

I assume yes – if you are reading this blog about doing work, you probably are committed to doing your job to the best possible level and that’s because you enjoy it. Projects are about people and the fact that you are enjoying your job does not mean that everyone in your project team feels the same.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Businesses aren’t projects but they share many commonalities. While businesses run projects, they also have strategies and objectives that must be met. All of these things and more make them a perfect candidate for business project management. Let’s first explore the definition of business project management.

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Proofhub

APRIL 11, 2024

The scenario is this: You’re a project manager tasked with overseeing a crucial project. Your team is talented, the goals are clear, and the deadline is set. Without streamlined communication channels and efficient collaboration tools, even the most well-planned projects can quickly spiral out of control.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 8, 2021

Projects don’t just happen. How do you communicate that information with stakeholders and the team so they understand the project? You use a project brief, an important document that outlines what the project is about, to do just that. Read on to learn more about them, and how to make one for yourself.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The ability to measure progress is how project managers keep projects on track. But if you’re working in an agile environment, the Gantt chart isn’t the right tool for your iterative approach to project management. Let’s define it, explain when it’s used and explore how to make one. What Is a Burn Up Chart?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

ProjectManager is not only powerful project and portfolio management software but also has over 100 free project and portfolio management templates for Excel and Word, including these strategic planning templates. This makes it easier to reference those documents when needed and review them when creating a new long-term plan.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 31, 2023

Welcome to project management 101. Project management can seem like a daunting discipline, but once you get a grasp of the fundamentals and combine that with some intuition, you’ll be on your way to leading successful projects, no matter your situation. What Is a Project? Projects are made up of deadlines.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Gantt charts have been a fundamental project management tool for over a century, and it’s easy to understand why. They provide a visual overview of project tasks and the timeframe in which they need to be completed. ProjectManager’s construction Gantt charts help you plan, manage and track projects in real time.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 4, 2023

When it comes to project management, autocratic decision making can be a valuable tool for achieving success. In this blog post, we’ll look at what autocratic decision making is, when you should use it in your projects, how it fits with leadership styles, strategies for successful implementation within the workplace, and more!

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2023

This blog post will discuss the day-to-day activities of this position and explore how these responsibilities help create successful projects. Product Owners are essential to the success of an Agile project, and understanding their role is key to successful delivery. Table of Contents: What is a Product Owner?

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Project Bliss

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Learn how to identify and help your team move through these stages of development to get the best from your team and your projects. By doing so, you’ll be able to… Understand how to manage group dynamics and build effective teams. Learn how to create a culture of trust and respect. Click To Tweet.

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Prince2

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Understandably, we believe that being certified in project management is a sure-fire way to boost your career chances, knowledge of best practice and overall skillset. Disorganised project managers either struggle or fail. Set yourself reminders, create to-do lists and be sure to update both regularly; organisation takes time.

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LiquidPlanner

JULY 18, 2022

Today, it doesn’t matter where you are located to perform project work. An organization’s competitive advantage now largely rests in it’s ability to communicate effectively, creatively problem solve, and efficiently act on new insight. . In the twentieth century, the means of production were fixed and immobile.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

By: Veronica Thraen Do you have a new project but don’t know where to begin? Have you been assigned to manage a large project with multiple teams, but you’ve never been a project manager? Here are 8 steps to ensure the greatest project success — even if you are not a trained project manager: 1. Not necessarily.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The project management landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with generative AI emerging as a game-changer. This technology is capable of creating entirely new content from existing data, but navigating its vast potential can feel overwhelming. Generative AI isn’t here to replace you, the seasoned project manager/coach.

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