Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Have you ever been a part of a project that just didn’t seem to be going anywhere? If so, then you know how frustrating and even maddening it can be to try to work on something without having a good understanding of what is required. What are project requirements? What are project requirements?

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JANUARY 18, 2023

Construction projects are complicated. All projects have change orders, but what is a construction change order and when should you use it? To further help, there is a change order template included and, of course, how construction project management software goes even further. What Is a Construction Change Order?

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

It’s easy to get lost in the weeds when you’re managing a project. There are day-to-day operations that the project manager obsesses over, but they also need to see the big picture. That’s why a business requirements document is so important. What Is a Business Requirements Document?

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

No matter what industry you’re in, the one constant throughout the project life cycle of a project is paperwork. Using effective project planning tools and a thorough and well-written statement of work (SOW) will set you up to successfully lead a project over the finish line on schedule and within budget.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2023

Construction projects must be well orchestrated. There are many contractors working on various aspects of the overall project. Being able to manage outside contractors is facilitated by the use of project management software. Our software has multiple project views so everyone can work on the tools that are most appropriate.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2024

Every project is different. Project strategy is the plan that defines a project, which is why project management strategy is so important. To better manage projects, one must clearly understand project strategy, who’s responsible for it in the organization and the steps to create a project strategy.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2022

A business case is a project management document that explains how the benefits of a project overweigh its costs and why it should be executed. A business case is an important project document to prove to your client, customer or stakeholder that the project you’re pitching is a sound investment.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 4, 2022

When you’re making a product, how do you ensure that all the desired capabilities are included in the final deliverable? That’s why a project requirements document (PRD) is so important. But what exactly is a product requirements document and what needs to be included in one for it to be effective? How to Write a PRD.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 29, 2022

Project managers know the importance of having project documentation. Project documents must be accurate and constantly updated to keep current with the project. Creating and managing project documentation throughout the project life cycle is critical for project success, but where to start?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 25, 2021

Changes are part of delivering any project. To keep the project on schedule and within its budget, those changes have to be managed. Use ProjectManager.com’s kanban boards to track changes to your project and resolve them quickly. That includes whatever added costs or time required to implement the change.

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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

DECEMBER 28, 2022

If you’re working on a design project, wait. It’s similar to a project brief, only focused on design. Projects can’t be idle and exploratory endeavors. Design projects are no different, which is why a design brief is so important. Knowing the difference is important when venturing into a design project.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Project managers put a lot of time and effort into researching the viability of their project. But all that work is pointless if they don’t communicate the purpose of the project to their team and clients. The team and client know the mission statement, the vision statement and the project plan.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Having an operational strategy helps companies meet those larger goals when planning their projects. We’ll get to that in a moment, as well as discuss the various types and how to create an operational plan. We’ll get to that in a moment, as well as discuss the various types and how to create an operational plan.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 4, 2021

I was interviewed by Diego Nei for the Brazilian blog, Papo GP (Talking PM – I think I’ve got that right). We were talking about PRINCE2®, what it means to get qualified and how it compares to the PMBOK Guide. Hello Elizabeth, thanks for coming, how are you? In brief, how does PRINCE2 work? Well, thank you!

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 9, 2022

Managing a project is a very challenging, but project evaluation makes it easier. Everything starts with careful planning, which sets the stage for the execution phase where estimations, plans and schedules guide the project team as they complete tasks and deliverables. What Is Project Evaluation? Get started for free.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Project scope—it’s a moving target and one you want to get a bullseye on before you map out your project. Defined as the sum of all resources, deliverables, features, and tasks within a given project, your project scope is the boundary in which your entire project exists. Scope description.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 23, 2021

No matter the project or the team, it is important to outline expectations. This is especially true of construction projects. Construction projects often require outside specialists to complete aspects of the work, and construction contracts bridge the gap between contractors who they hire so everyone knows what is required.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

and Cynthia Snyder Dionisio, MBA, PMP We have all attended project management workshops, conferences, and symposiums. We have read books and journal articles on various project management topics. What we ended up learning was about the present state-of-the-art of project management and what the future might look like.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 11, 2021

These reports need to be thorough and accurate to give a consistent record of all that took place each and every day of the project. Using this daily report template is important because it communicates the state of the project to all stakeholders and keeps them informed on daily progress. Download Construction Daily Report Template.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Whatever the objectives, process implementation is how they achieve these goals. Then, you’ll find out how project management software can help you reduce waste and save time. Business goals are achieved through a structured plan with clear guidelines for how the strategy will be executed.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2023

Project risk. Just the word risk can evoke the same kind of primal, fight-or-flight fear in project managers. But risk shouldn’t be feared, it’s just another part of the project to manage. All projects have some element of risk while other projects are inherently high-risk. (We’re

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

A project proposal outlines your project’s core value proposition. The intent of the proposal is to grab stakeholder and project sponsor attention. Once you have people’s attention, the next step is getting them excited about the project. Questions to Consider When Writing a Project Proposal.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

For a successful project, you need an overall picture of your work performance information (WPI). Performance reports (like a project status report) do more than just show key performance indicators. They can also point out where there’s room for improvement and identify project risks. What Is Performance Reporting?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 16, 2021

Periodically, you’re going to need to report on the progress of your project. Not a status report, but a picture of the project and its movement over the course of a specific amount of time. A progress report documents the project and shows how far it has progressed in comparison to where the project plan expected it to be.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 31, 2019

how will you know what’s required to make that distribution center a success? That’s why requirements management is such an important thing to master, as it’s imperative to the success of a project in the long-term. Business requirements are the overall needs of the business for making the project happen.

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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

APRIL 16, 2021

Stakeholders are very concerned with the progress of the project because they have a vested interest in its success. They want to stay in consistent communication with you and get reports on how the project is progressing over regular periods of time. But how it’s structured makes or breaks a progress report.

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PM Basics

OCTOBER 28, 2022

You’ll get into the implementation phase of a project at some point. You need to start to control project scope right away. Most of all, you need to focus your attention on scope creep. I’ve been managing software development projects for more than 11 years. That’s how to integrate project scope!

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

There are many ways you can gather all the data required to start, run and complete a project. But as involved as any project is, whether it’s big or small, there are fundamentals that remain the same. It’s all there on our Template Page , your one-stop shop for all your documentation needs. Free Project Closure Template.

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Resource Guru

JANUARY 17, 2023

Project scope is the project manager’s best friend. It’s what we lean on throughout the project life cycle. It keeps us on the straight and narrow all the way to project success. We might think that “oh, I don’t need a project scope, I’ve done thousands of projects like this!”.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

That requires work, of course, and a lot of coordination between departments, which can be streamlined by project management software. That requires work, of course, and a lot of coordination between departments, which can be streamlined by project management software. Basically, it’s taking a marketing plan and executing it.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

There are many steps that are taken just to get a project approved. The project has to have a goal and then a criteria for defining its success. But once you’ve sold the project with a strong business case and presentation to your stakeholders, the fun really begins. What Makes a Project Plan? Sample Project Plan.

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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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OCTOBER 7, 2020

Proper schedule management helps you deliver a project on time. The process starts before the schedule is even made, and continues throughout the project. An ideal plan includes setting expectations, including how to develop, manage, execute and control the project schedule. Roles & Responsibilities. Schedule Changes.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 10, 2021

Once a project is approved, it’s likely that the execution will require goods and services outside the purview of the organization managing the work. The process of soliciting bids from third-party vendors and contractors is done through a document called a request for proposal or, more commonly, an RFP. What is an RFP?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 14, 2021

Have you ever gotten stuck trying to schedule a project? It’s the project management equivalent of writer’s block, and it can majorly slow down your planning. This is best executed with the help of project scheduling software. The project is planned specifically so that it doesn’t go over schedule. Try It Free!

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