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Product Manager vs Project Manager – What’s the Difference?

ProjectManager.com

For example, manufacturing product managers are responsible for tangible products, while software development product managers will have different teams and agile workflows to assist in the software product launch. What Is a Project Manager? Let’s take a look at the most important project manager responsibilities.

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Project Management Basics: Definitions, Methods and Tools

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They’re anything that’s produced or provided because of the project. Deliverables can be both the result of the project itself, but also the results of the process of the project, such as the project plan , reports or other documents. Projects are made up of deadlines. Here’s a quick overview of each.

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Back to Basics: What is the Difference between Process Groups and Phases?

MPUG

I got introduced to formal project management processes through Rational Unified Process (RUP) in the year 2000. RUP was developed by Rational Corporation which was later acquired by IBM. I had to learn about RUP because our company had adopted it to implement and manage projects.

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Software Development Life Cycle and Project Management

PM Basics

Software Development Life Cycle is on every job description for a Project Manager. Everyone wants you to know how to develop software applications. Understanding of SDLC can make the whole process more efficient. Some say it is a process or an approach. To create project checkpoints.

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How to Cash In on Project Opportunities

Project Risk Coach

When planning for your projects, define the term risk and determine how you will identify and manage both threats and opportunities. Include your definitions and processes in your risk management plan. Keep in mind - identifying opportunities is an iterative process. You know a great candidate to fill the sponsor role.

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125 Project Management Buzzwords

The IIL Blog

Bottom-up Estimating A project estimation technique that leverages tactical-level team members/subject matter experts (SMEs) to break down tasks into smaller components to create a more accurate estimate. Burndown Chart A tool in Agile project management that tracks the work completed and the work remaining to help teams manage progress.

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How to Actually Develop a Project Management Plan

Project Risk Coach

The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) says the project management plan is “the document that describes how the project will be executed, monitored and controlled, and closed. It integrates and consolidates all of the subsidiary plans and baselines, and other information necessary to manage the project.”.