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Winning Estimation Tactics for Agile Teams: From Calibration to Confidence

Scrum.org

Estimates are notoriously bad. In the world of agile development, inaccurate estimates can lead to missed deadlines, blown budgets, and frustrated teams. But why is estimation so challenging? Estimates are predictions, and predictions are inherently uncertain.

Estimate 168
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What Is Aggregate Planning? Strategies & Tips

ProjectManager.com

Let’s take a look at what aggregate production planning is and some aggregate planning strategies. Aggregate planning is a method for analyzing, developing and maintaining a manufacturing plan with an emphasis on uninterrupted, consistent production. 3 Types of Aggregate Planning Strategies. What Is Aggregate Planning?

Planning 357
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Demand Management: Process, Importance and Tools

ProjectManager.com

Demand management is cross-functional as it crosses many disciplines, from consumer demand, supply teams and inventory to marketing and customer service. ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software with resource allocation features to keep teams working at capacity.

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What Should You Include in Your Preconstruction Meeting Agenda?

ProjectManager.com

Construction projects are structured with schedules, budgets and resource allocation. To help you once you break ground on your construction project, we’ll throw in some free construction project management templates on estimating, scheduling and budgeting. ProjectManager has workload charts to keep teams productive.

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Resource Forecasting Guide for Project Managers

Rebel’s Guide to PM

In the dynamic business environment, companies need accurate estimations for timely decision-making and futureproofing workforce availability against market volatilities. How can I stay within the budget with the available resource mix? Suppose a project manager has an upcoming project for website development and design.

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Best Cost Control Techniques

ProjectManager.com

Cost control as a process begins with budgeting. Actual financial results are compared with the budgeted expectations and if the actual costs are more than what was budgeted, actions to reduce those costs must be implemented. Again, the more accurate the budget, the more likely you can adhere to it and stay profitable.

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Episode 195 – Estimate This: Managing Project Estimation

Velociteach

We are taking a fresh look at project estimation. Topics include the estimation obstacles project managers commonly face, key factors essential for accurate projections, the impact of organizational culture, implementing cost management strategies, and navigating the risks of underestimating or overestimating project estimates.