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

APRIL 21, 2021

Just as a project has a charter to define its scope, so too must your team have a charter to put their work in context. Teams need to know the who, what, why, when and how of the project, and a team charter is the perfect way to feed them that information. Let’s explore how to put a team charter together.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

In project management, a flow chart is a visual aid to understand the methodology you’re using to manage the project. The diagram shows the interdependent and parallel processes over the course of the project’s life cycle. What Does a Project Flow Chart Outline?

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

And so, we were not at all surprised to see that at IIL’s November International Project Management Day Virtual Conference , the most attendance in any one session was at the panel discussion on, you guessed it: AI. What does it mean for me in my role as a Project Manager? Scenario-Based Prompts.

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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.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2023

The quick definition is this: Document version control is the process of tracking and managing different versions (or drafts) of a document so you know which is the current iteration of a file. Version control is used for lots of project management documents as well as other assets. What is version control? So how do we do it?

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

And so, we were not at all surprised to see that at IIL’s November International Project Management Day Virtual Conference , the most attendance in any one session was at the panel discussion on, you guessed it: AI. What does it mean for me in my role as a Project Manager? Scenario-Based Prompts.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 4, 2022

Whether it’s a statement of work, a business case, or project requirements, there are lots of documents produced by projects. And it falls to the project manager to produce most of them, or at least oversee and coordinate their production. Someone will want a change or there will be a formal project change raised.

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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. I’ve been managing software development projects for more than 11 years. Controlling the project scope is arguably the most challenging project management activity.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Our small business plan template will guide you through every step of the way. Launching a new business, product or service is a project and a project without a plan is like a boat without a rudder. You’ll also want to add the contact at your company who is responsible for managing the small business plan.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 19, 2022

No one needs to tell you that projects cost money. The closer you can come to an accurate forecast of project costs, the more likely you’ll deliver a successful project. Rough order of magnitude (ROM) can help you better estimate project costs. You’ll also find it being used in IT projects and construction projects.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 12, 2018

Managing a project can be complicated, especially when different departments have to work together. As each department works on a project, each one likely uses a methodology that they’re most comfortable with to provide them with the results they want. What Is Project Integration Management? Project Charter.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

A lot of thought went into these questions, including multiple reviews from other software developers, team leaders and project managers. As we were designing these questions, I started to notice something about the typical frustration or disappointment that software teams, managers and executives were experiencing with agile.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

However, in project management, project assumptions are essential for planning a project. But how do project assumptions differ from the assumptions that often mislead us in our daily lives? Let’s take a look at how project assumptions are defined in project management and why they’re so important.

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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?

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Resource Guru

MARCH 7, 2023

The same goes for projects. If your project isn’t built on a solid foundation at the initial phase of a project it’s far more likely to run into much larger problems further down the line. What are the project initiation activities and deliverables? What is the project initiation phase?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

When you start the planning process for a project, one of the first things you need to think about is: what can go wrong? It sounds negative, but pragmatic project managers know this type of thinking is preventative. Project dashboards help you identify risk before they turn into issues. How to Manage Risk.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 26, 2021

In reality, the job can be done using common project planning methods and tools. Creating a small business plan is much more manageable when it is broken down into separate sections, each with a different purpose. For example, you may include c-suite executives, managers and possibly even interns. Click to learn more!

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

What do you need to know to succeed at project management? While there’s some truth to that joke, it’s not helpful to the student or the experienced professional who is looking for a way to understand the myriad responsibilities of being a project manager. What is PMBOK in Project Management? Everything!

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Projects are complicated. There are a thousand things that constantly impact the project and require you to reallocate resources to stay on track. To keep to your schedule and manage costs, you need to gather and process project data throughout the five PMBOK project management groups. Initiating Phase.

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Resource Guru

MAY 9, 2022

As a project manager , you too can make your mark as an influential team leader. Good managers aren’t just skilled at managing assignments—they’re masters at guiding the entire team to reach new levels of teamwork and personal growth. One way to establish this shared purpose is to create a team charter.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Every project would claim it is their intention. In this third article, Robin argues that specific drivers, some well-known but re-imagined as evolutionary steps, lead naturally to project management maturity and the complete alignment of corporate and project goals. But more than good intentions are needed.

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nTask

JUNE 1, 2021

Complex long-term projects usually involve different variations parts that need to eventually be aligned. Project integration management is a process that allows such a complex process to align and create the harmony needed to deliver a successful project outcome. But what is project integration management?

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2018

There has been some backlash against Six Sigma over the recent years, some of which is warranted and will be discussed, but overall the process proves a valuable tool in reducing defects in product manufacturing, especially when paired with Agile thinking, lean manufacturing and capable project management tools. What Is Six Sigma?

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Wrike

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Of all the documents, forms, statements, and filings that go into planning and carrying out a project, one stands above them all as the single most important: the project charter. What is a project charter? What is a project charter? Why is a project charter important?

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Leading Answers

AUGUST 9, 2023

Left unchecked, our mental models of a product, project or process can diverge from our teammates. This is why I created PMillustrated.com to explain project management to visual learners, and I am a fan of the PMI product Wicked Problem Solving (WPS). Project plans and release roadmaps are mainly static.

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Inloox

JUNE 10, 2021

As the field of project management becomes more complex and our tasks more demanding, we may lose sight of basic principles. By following these 8 simple guiding principles, it is possible to improve project performance, provide more value to the organization, and hopefully make the project manager 's job a little easier.

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Epicflow Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Project management involves creating lots of documentation. If you look into project management standards, you will find at least a dozen of various plans, multiple types of reports, and numerous other documents. A Business Case: Presenting the Idea of a Project . A Project Charter: From the Idea to Actual Work.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Projects are no exception. It’s necessary to define completion criteria, so that when your project ends, you can close and transfer the right documentation to the right people. The end of a project is but one of your project’s phases. Get Your Free Project Closure Template: Why You Need a Project Closure Template.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So, picture this: you are transitioning from your current position into a project management career. The industry didn’t matter; it was about translating my work experience into specific project management industry-recognized terms and managing projects.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 14, 2018

Managers are not usually those people. But there are different types of managers, just as there are different types of people. Math is required, of course, but some managers still might be perplexed by certain equations, such as the commonly used Six Sigma formula Y=f(x). Some people look at math and shut down.

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Every project would claim it is their intention. Introduction I want to describe a new way to look at projects. A way that has at its heart two themes – collaborative project engagement, and business alignment. The roadmap modifies how the project is managed, but the principles of sound PM do not change.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 25, 2022

Every project needs a sponsor. In this article, we’ll look at why that is and how you can work with a project sponsor as a project manager. What is a project sponsor? A project sponsor is someone who champions the project, providing resources and support. What does a project sponsor do?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 16, 2016

This time last year I reviewed the trends in social and collaborative technology in the project management space: some of my predictions had come to nothing and it was interesting to look backward and hold myself accountable for what I said would happen. We need this because project work is huge and complicated. Big Data.

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

Every project would claim it is their intention. In this second article, Robin explores the concept of alignment, specific techniques the project manager can apply to achieve it, and the benefits it can bring in addition to the promise of enabling productive owner/provider engagement. Manage Owner Expectations.

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Wrike

APRIL 25, 2023

Want to ensure your projects are successful? Creating a project charter at the start is crucial to establish unified effort across teams, determine the best action plan , and visualize the project outcome. This is useful for projects of all types and sizes, whether simple or complex.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Every project would claim it is their intention. In this fifth article, Robin itemizes the obstacles to collaboration that seem to arise naturally in too many corporate structures and how our existing project management solutions are frequently inadequate. By Robin Hornby Collaborative working has become something of a buzzword.

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