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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.

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Risk Mitigation in Project Management

ProjectManager.com

Risk is something every leader knows well. We all need to become comfortable with some risks. We are never going to eliminate all risks. What Is Risk Mitigation? It involves a process that we’ll explore in a moment but basically addresses the top risks in order to fully protect the project. Learn more.

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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?

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What Is Demand Planning? Tips, Strategies and Tools

ProjectManager.com

It’s not easy to estimate demand, but the more factors you consider, the more accurate your demand forecasting will be. The other side of the coin is poor production planning , which can leave you unable to respond to demand—all because you didn’t have adequate demand forecasting to analyze sales and customer needs.

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Importance of Scenario Planning and Analysis in Business

ProjectManager.com

Scenario planning is a strategy used to consider possible future events for an organization or project to develop an effective and relevant long-term plan to respond positively to that change. It focuses on the immediate impact of a specific event and provides short-term strategies to respond to it. What Is Scenario Planning?

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Risk Register Template

ProjectManager.com

Plan for project risks with this risk register template for Excel. Define risk priority and the potential impact for each. Risk is going to happen, but with this free risk tracking template handy, you can prepare for it and have a response already thought out and in place. Every project has risk.

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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.