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JANUARY 10, 2024

Project managers are constantly making requests to the project management office (PMO). A project intake process is beneficial for an organization. We’ll explain why as well as what to look out for when evaluating those project requests. What Is the Project Intake Process? That’s normal.

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JULY 22, 2021

As projects grow in complexity and workforces expand globally, the need for online project management tools is no luxury. There is no lack of products to choose from, with varying degrees of usefulness. Microsoft has thrown its considerable weight into the ring with Microsoft Project.

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JANUARY 17, 2022

The triple constraint of project management has been given many names – the Project Management Triangle, Iron Triangle, and Project Triangle – which should give you an idea of how important the Triple Constraint is when managing a project. What Is the Triple Constraint in Project Management?

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Construction projects are notoriously difficult. That’s what a general contractor is in construction project management. There’s also more than one type of general contractor, so we’ll explain that as well, plus show the average salary for a general contractor and why it’s important to have one for your construction project.

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

It’s hard enough to manage one project. Every single project is really hundreds of smaller projects to control—it takes so much time and energy to deliver just one project on time and within budget! What Is Multi-Project Management? Multi-project management refers to programs and project portfolios.

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JUNE 14, 2023

While spreadsheets have been used in the past for production scheduling , it’s a manually intensive process that slows down production. Manage Resources and Costs in Real Time ProjectManager has powerful Gantt charts that are an essential tool for production scheduling. What Is Production Scheduling Software?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A project description seems self-explanatory, but don’t underestimate a well-written project description as it sets your project up for success. It acts as a communication tool for stakeholders and shares the project vision in a clear and actionable fashion. What Is a Project Description?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 13, 2024

Resources, such as people, materials and equipment, are needed to deliver projects. Being able to plan, manage and track those resources to meet the needs of a business is called project ERP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) project management. What Is a Project ERP? A project ERP can be expensive.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 8, 2023

Project portfolio management software differs from project management software in that the former has to oversee many projects while the latter only involves one project. That’s going to require specific project portfolio management tools that can manage all those projects at once.

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JULY 8, 2021

There are plenty of well-known project management solutions and many more lesser known software products on the market. All of them tackle at least one aspect of managing a project, while some claim a holistic approach to project management. What tool better serves your project management? What Is Smartsheet?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 14, 2022

Project managers know all about the triple restraint: time, scope and cost. The quality of your work can make or break a project, which is why a quality management plan is so important. If you deliver on time and under budget, but the quality doesn’t meet your stakeholders’ expectations, the project is not a success.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 10, 2023

Construction projects are unique in that they require architectural drawings. These construction drawings are used for new construction, remodeling and nearly every type of construction project you can imagine. They all communicate precise details on the style and aesthetics of the construction project.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 11, 2023

This blog also explains the importance of business budgeting and details how to create a business budget. Finally, we’ll show you how to manage a business budget to keep your business viable. This data will be used in planning the year ahead. Every business, even a not-for-profit business, needs a budget.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 2, 2023

Information technology, more commonly referred to as IT, is using hardware, software and the supporting infrastructure to manage and deliver data through various means, such as voice, video, etc. Therefore, IT isn’t only digital but can include equipment used for telecommunications and radio, video conferencing and computing.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Projects are often viewed as standalone events. Projects are often part of an organization’s larger goals and objectives. Strategic project management understands this. We’ll also outline the roles of those involved in strategic project management as well as best practices to help you align projects with business strategy.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 1, 2020

Gantt charts are one of them. Named after their inventor, Henry Gantt, these bar charts help visually illustrate even the most complex project schedules in a simple and user-friendly format. While the charts have been around since the early 1900s, they’re far from archaic. What is a Gantt Chart?

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MARCH 28, 2023

Process planning is how manufacturers determine the sequence of operations that they’ll take to produce a part or make an assembly leading to the finished goods. Manufacturers have two ways to achieve these goals; one is manual process planning and the other is using software to aid in process planning. What Is Process Planning?

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MARCH 11, 2024

Looking for project management tools? In this guide, we’ll highlight a list of project management tools and software that help you manage tasks, collaborate with your team, and manage resources. Consider the specific needs of your team and projects when selecting a project management tool.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 24, 2022

Let’s define the manufacturing cycle, chart its steps and look into related terms such as manufacturing cycle time. Let’s define the manufacturing cycle, chart its steps and look into related terms such as manufacturing cycle time. ProjectManager’s Gantt charts help plan and manage resources. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2022

One of the big challenges any organization faces is aligning its strategic planning and business goals with the projects it takes on. In small organizations, project prioritization isn’t always critical. On the other hand, in larger organizations, there can be a huge divide between strategic goals and the project portfolio.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 2, 2021

While kanban boards can be literal boards with cards on them, the tool has migrated to the digital realm where kanban software’s usefulness has grown exponentially in a range of industries. The project management world took note, and a number of kanban software tools were born. Benefits of Using Kanban Software.

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MAY 25, 2022

ClickUp is project management software that promotes itself as “the one app to replace them all.” It’s true that ClickUp offers many features including a Gantt chart in addition to a dashboard, list and calendar view. Plan and Execute Projects Across Multiple Views. Why Seek a ClickUp Alternative?

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MARCH 8, 2023

But all of those concerns are tied to the bill of materials, which collects the pieces that’ll be used to build the final product. If you’re manufacturing anything, then you need to know what is a bill of materials, what is it used for and the types of bills of materials you’ll find in production.

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JULY 21, 2022

There are different ways to deliver a construction project. The elements of any construction project delivery include design, planning, construction and financing. CM at risk differs from other more traditional project delivery approaches such as design-build where two contracts are combined.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Projects don’t just complete themselves. A strong project plan allows you to organize tasks and assign resources to execute them, all within a set budget and on a deadline. It’s unrealistic to think you can just wing it, which is why it’s recommended you use a project planner of some kind. Project Planner Notebook.

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DECEMBER 9, 2021

To discover those means, you can use an alternative analysis. An alternative analysis is how project managers choose how they’re going to approach a project. There are always options, and knowing which is the best one for your project takes time, research and an understanding of possible scenarios.

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OCTOBER 13, 2021

The effects of the pandemic have infiltrated every industry, and project management is no exception. Project management trends that were once standard are slowly being replaced by modern and innovative solutions. Hybrid Work is One of the Top 2022 Project Management Trends. The industry continues to evolve.

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MAY 26, 2021

Before we can explain how to avoid scope creep in your projects, we need to understand what project scope and scope creep are. What Is the Scope of a Project? In simple terms, the project scope refers to all the work that is required to complete a project. What Is Scope Creep in Project Management?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 4, 2022

In this webinar we discuss tips and strategies for managing multiple projects. Managing Multiple Projects: How Project Managers Can Balance Priorities, Manage Expectations and Increase Productivity is a book that offers a comprehensive framework for juggling your workload and still leaving the office on time.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

These different departments, such as designers, developers, marketers and sales, are all tasked with a common goal, but each is responsible for a different stage of that project. Getting these different teams, who likely have unique ways of working and preferred tools for doing that work, to act as a single group can be difficult.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 21, 2022

Microsoft Project is one of the most commonly used project management software, but it’s popularity has decreased over the years due to its many drawbacks such as not working on Apple products. The truth is, that Microsoft Project is an expensive, clunky project management software like many others in the market.

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JUNE 29, 2022

Construction project management covers a massive number of projects and there are all sorts of builds associated with it. Most people think of the housing market when they think of construction, especially single-occupancy homes, but that’s only a small fraction of the industry. What Is Commercial Construction Management?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 11, 2023

Have you ever looked at a bridge, building or structure of any kind and wondered, “how did they do that?” Construction is, of course, a project, one that tends to be long, complex and involves many different parties to deliver. Construction management is a professional service for project owners.

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JUNE 21, 2022

While this is true, the word has another meaning that’s important to project management: the state of being whole and undivided. In the same way, a project that isn’t part of a larger organization design may struggle to succeed. Either of these shifts requires a company to reexamine how it does business.

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OCTOBER 6, 2021

That process is called manufacturing resource planning (MRP II), and it’s a method that used to work more effectively. Let’s take a look at both to learn the differences, and how to apply them to your own processes. You use that information to create a purchasing plan and production schedule. Why is it called MRP II?

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JULY 15, 2021

Resources in project management are the people, places and things you need to get the job done. This includes the project team, the tools they need, materials, facilities and so on. That can mean a lot of headaches for project managers trying to balance their resources with the team’s capacity. What Is Resource Management?

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APRIL 6, 2020

Time is right there in the holy trinity of project management—the triple constraint. The triple constraint consists of the scope, cost and time needed for a project. Every project must manage the triple constraint, and therefore must manage time. Projects by definition have a start and end date. You’re managing blindly.

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