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What is a Statement of Work? Definition & Examples

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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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A Quick Guide to Project Charters: Definition, Steps & Key Elements

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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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How to Write a Project Scope Statement

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As project managers, one of our most important tasks is to manage scope. A great project scope statement serves as a baseline to determine what work the project team is authorized to do and a guide for handling scope change requests. The Problem Statement. A Sample Project Scope Statement.

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100+ Project Management Terms: PM Terminology Explained

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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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Contractor Management: A Key to Successful Projects

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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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Project Scope Statement: Include These 7 Things

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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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How to Write a Business Case (Template Included)

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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. Business cases are prepared during the project initiation phase and their purpose is to include all the project’s objectives, costs and benefits to convince stakeholders of its value.