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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. Resource forecasting helps managers answer questions like: Do I have sufficient capacity and skill sets to take on additional projects?

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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.

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Measuring the Project Management Maturity of Your Organization

ProjectManager.com

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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Microsoft Project Gantt Chart: A How-to Guide With Pros, Cons & Alternatives

ProjectManager.com

The Gantt chart for Microsoft Project also breaks your project down into project phases and you can add milestones to indicate important dates, which helps you track progress and reward the team for completing their work. However, the Microsoft Project Gantt chart is not without its limitations. There are more.

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The Project Charter Lays the Foundation

Velociteach

Regardless of the format, articulating the project’s intent is invaluable and harder than expected. Developing the charter often requires negotiating with stakeholders to align their support for the project. Including the project manager early in the process is advantageous. The purpose establishes the “north star.”

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9 Project Management KPIs To Track For Profitable Projects

Scoro

Budgeted vs. actual cost Budgeted vs. actual cost looks at the difference between what you planned to spend on a project and what you actually spent. This project performance indicator tells you how accurate your financial forecasts were. And how on-point your project spending has been.

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From Opportunity to Project Scope: Bridging the Gap for Successful Project Delivery

MPUG

While the intent may be to expedite project initiation and meet customer demands, this practice can lead to significant pitfalls that hinder project success. This article delves into the potential challenges of transitioning from an opportunity to a project. When is it a Project? Not always, though.