ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 26, 2023

A program is a set of connected projects that are under the oversight of a steering committee, which is the program governance body. Program governance is a critical component to successfully managing a program of projects. For example, our roadmap provides an overview of all the projects in a program on one visual timeline.

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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

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

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Without a plan, projects are in trouble. Project planning is one of the first and most important aspects of project management. Using project planning templates can help you schedule tasks, estimate budgets and allocate resources. Download one or all and get your next project started right.

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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 3, 2022

Projects need approval before they can be executed. A project charter is a project planning document that sells the project to stakeholders and sponsors. But there are a lot of elements to any successful project charter. So, what is a project charter, exactly? What Is a Project Charter?

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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. A burn up chart is a tool used in agile project management to measure progress.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 19, 2024

Projects need resources, often consistently. Suppliers and contractors deliver those products and services that help fulfill the project. A request for quote is when a company solicits suppliers or contractors to submit a price quote for what their product or service will cost for a particular task or project.

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ProjectManager.com

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. If you’re managing a project, then you’re working with the Triple Constraint.

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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. PRINCE2 stands for Projects IN Controlled Environments and is a widely used project management method.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

For professional Project Managers transitioning to Scrum Masters, engaging stakeholders effectively is a principle that transcends traditional project management boundaries. Reactive Rather Than Proactive Engagement: traditional project management may often engage stakeholders reactively.

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Taskque

JUNE 19, 2019

Project management has evolved from few basic principles into a domain of knowledge. Thankfully, many bloggers are helping project managers to stay updated with the latest tools, techniques, methodologies, processes and much more through their blogs. It offers everything a project manager needs. Brad Egeland’s Blog.

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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. 10 Key Project Meetings.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2023

When managing a project, there will inevitably be changes or other issues that impact the project. To prevent going off schedule or overspending, project managers are always balancing the project management triangle, which is made up of the three main project constraints. What Is the Project Management Triangle?

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ProjectManager.com

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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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? Requirements are essential for any project, yet they are often one of the most difficult aspects to get right, especially if you work in an environment where there are high levels of uncertainty or change. What are project requirements?

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 20, 2023

Planning for construction projects isn’t enough. Construction submittals are an integral part of construction project management. We’ll outline the various types of construction submittals and the process to help for your next project. We’ll define the term and explain its importance. What Is a Construction Submittal?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A PMO, or project management office, can be an internal department or an external group or agency that defines and maintains the standards for a company’s project management. However, all three can use PMO templates to support project programs and portfolios. Finally, there’s a column for the duration of the task or project.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 1, 2024

Asana is project management software that offers a variety of easy-to-use tools like timelines, task lists and kanban boards which are mainly used for managing simple projects, everyday tasks and team workflows. ProjectManager’s Gantt chart offer more project management features than an Asana Gantt chart. Not really.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 24, 2023

If there’s one thing you can be certain of when managing a project, it’s change. 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. Risk Register Template Planning for risk is how you manage risk.

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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

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

MARCH 22, 2024

Construction projects are often long and complicated endeavors. What’s included in the contractor payment schedule and the different types are a critical part of the professional relationship between the project owner and the general contractor. The contractor payment schedule is how contractors in construction projects are paid.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Projects are planned and then life happens. Ideally, project managers know better than to execute their project plans without a performance measurement baseline. Without that knowledge, the project is running blindly, and anyone who’s tried this knows the dangers. What Is a Performance Measurement Baseline?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 10, 2022

A successful project starts with a successful estimate. To properly schedule the work to execute your project, you need to know the timeline, costs, scope, risk and more. All of these considerations are part of project estimation techniques. What Are Project Estimation Techniques?

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

There are many ways to approach a project. Over the years, people have developed different project management styles or methodologies. They all work towards controlling the constraints of time, cost, scope and quality only coming at it from different perspectives. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2022

I always get one question from the candidates: Can Agile be applied in a fixed-bid project? Fixed-scope: A release that must have a specific set of features delivered. For clearing the dilemma, I have to recall the elementary difference between a project mindset and a product mindset. Fixed Scope. Fixed-Schedule.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

For a project to be successful, you need to get organized. By providing structure to your project scope, you get some control over the project work and increase the chance that you’ll succeed. Before you get started, you need to figure out every step in the project scope. to map your project scope.

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Paymo App

APRIL 2, 2018

People are gradually becoming more interested in project management as an independent topic and as a possible career. But through this clutter, how easy is it to find the most valuable blog feeds out there? Additionally, we analyzed their Ahrefs Domain Rating (DR) that shows the strength of the blog’s backlink profile.

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nTask

JANUARY 4, 2024

Are you looking for an effective way of defiing project scope and ensuring that tasks are completed on time? In this blog post, we’ll provide a step by step guide to using nTask to define the scope of any project, so you can stay organized and keep […]

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Workzone

OCTOBER 30, 2021

The information age is fueled by internet tutorials, tips, tricks and guides on almost any topic. Project management is no exception, and there’s tons you can learn and share by browsing project management blogs across the web. How can you actually use these blogs? How can you actually use these blogs?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Managing a program or portfolio of projects involves many things, but utmost importance should be given to resource management, especially organizational resources. Organizational resources are concrete materials and tangible assets that support the program or portfolio of projects, including practice improvements and service delivery.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 9, 2021

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. Using AOA will help reduce the risk of project failure. What is Alternative Analysis?

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Scrum.org

JULY 16, 2021

There is a piece of information that is missing in the Scrum Guide. For clearing the dilemma, I have to recall the elementary difference between a project and a product. Project Vs Product. In traditional project management, the success of the project gets measured against scope, time and cost.

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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 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

JUNE 15, 2022

Software development estimation is an essential part of many projects. Even before the planning stage , it’s critical to create an accurate forecast of the project’s duration, costs and more. Of course, this defines any project estimation. How to Estimate Cost and Effort in a Software Development Project.

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