Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2022

As project managers, it’s important that we know how to best support our development teams (and vice versa), especially in Agile environments. Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. In the Planning phase, the project manager also defines internal and external communications.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It’s not uncommon for people in management positions to feel like they’re always playing catch-up. I want to do my projects to the best of my ability, but there’s so much to do and so little time to do it that it can be difficult to stay on top of everything, let alone have a chance to think about the bigger picture.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Have you ever worked on a project where you got going, and then there was confusion about what you were actually supposed to be doing? The client thought something different, or you didn’t have the agreement from the internal stakeholders that you thought you had. And the project overview statement is a document that can help.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

Would you like to make 2023 a successful year for your projects? A while back, I asked project management experts w hat we should be aware of as we go into the new year to achieve their most successful year ever? Mark Phillips runs a consultancy focused on high performing projects. I’m sure you do.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2023

It’s another project where you have to manage time, cost and scope (and don’t forget quality) to deliver on a deadline. ProjectManager is award-winning software that can help you plan, manage and track your events. We’re also the online hub for everything project management-related.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2024

The most successful companies always have one eye on the future so they can not only survive but thrive. That doesn’t happen without an organizational strategy to plan for the organization’s long-term success. It’s not only communicative but helps management develop strategic plans so the company can accomplish its goals.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 12, 2022

If you’re not in construction, you might assume that projects start with bulldozers, front loaders and cranes rolling onto the site. As the name implies, preconstruction is the phase that occurs before the build, and it’s critical to the success of the construction project. But first, let’s start with a definition.

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Software Review Construction Estimate Budget 367

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2023

For project managers and program managers, productivity can be improved through various tools and techniques such as setting clear goals and objectives, breaking down tasks into manageable chunks, using automation where possible, delegating responsibilities effectively, tracking progress regularly and rewarding success appropriately.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 29, 2022

Project managers know the importance of having project documentation. Project documents must be accurate and constantly updated to keep current with the project. Creating and managing project documentation throughout the project life cycle is critical for project success, but where to start?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 10, 2022

A successful project starts with a successful estimate. To properly schedule the work to execute your project, you need to know the timeline, costs, scope, risk and more. All of these considerations are part of project estimation techniques. What Are Project Estimation Techniques?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

Project meetings often feel as if they’re in the way of your work. If you’re not working from an agenda or you don’t manage those meetings, that can be true. But meetings are critical for project planning and team collaboration. What Are Project Meetings? Types of Project Meetings. Learn more.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

Projects and operations are both necessary for businesses to succeed, but they require different approaches. When it comes to managing them effectively, understanding the differences between projects and operations is key. Projects change the business. The status quo is good but project managers keep changing things!

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Retail Governance Government Healthcare 407

ProjectManager.com

JULY 20, 2022

Just as we only look at the building and often neglect the foundation that supports it, the architectural design process is the bedrock of construction project management. It’s a lengthy process that follows the construction project from inception to completion. Learn more. Pre-Design.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 22, 2021

Resources are the largest contributor to successful project delivery , and project managers spend significant time planning and managing their activities. Both resource and project managers work in tandem to develop resourcing strategies for projects. What is project resource management?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

As a project manager, you will likely find yourself working on one of such projects such as implementing a new CRM system, upgrading to a cloud-based ERP, or developing a new eCommerce platform. This lack of planning often leads to projects going over budget and not achieving their goals. Develop a SMART project plan 5.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 21, 2024

This is true in other industries where maintenance planning is essential to successful projects and productivity. The ability to keep teams working at capacity, but not overworked and threaten burnout and poor morale requires project management software. What do we mean when we say maintenance planning?

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Manufacturing Planning Construction Software Review 334

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The project budget is developed during the planning phase of a project. It’s a document that captures the total costs required to complete a project over a specified timeframe. The more accurate your forecast for project costs, the more likely you’ll be able to deliver a successful project and make a profit.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 31, 2023

We know instinctively that it’s worth working together to get projects done. Here are some clear and compelling reasons why it’s important to collaborate on projects. Here’s a definition: Teamwork: the act of bringing several individuals together in order to efficiently and effectively complete a project.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Whether you’re interested in a career in construction or looking to fill an open position in your construction management company, there are a lot of entry points. We explain what each is and offer a salary average to see how much you can expect to earn or pay for one of these construction management roles.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 25, 2022

I sat opposite the new project manager. I remember sitting down with a new project manager over coffee. Don’t get me wrong: she had lots of good experience, but was off to manage her first project for a client the next day…. Number 1: First of All, Build a Relationship with Your Client.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 28, 2022

If you’re working on a design project, wait. It’s similar to a project brief, only focused on design. Projects can’t be idle and exploratory endeavors. Design projects are no different, which is why a design brief is so important. Learn more. Before you start you need to have a design brief.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 31, 2023

Welcome to project management 101. Project management can seem like a daunting discipline, but once you get a grasp of the fundamentals and combine that with some intuition, you’ll be on your way to leading successful projects, no matter your situation. What Is a Project?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 26, 2023

Then we’ll go a step further by offering free templates and software that can help with construction project management. Construction specifications are the products, materials and work that are defined in a construction contract between a construction owner and the construction manager hired to deliver the project.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So, picture this: you are transitioning from your current position into a project management career. The industry didn’t matter; it was about translating my work experience into specific project management industry-recognized terms and managing projects.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2022

Software development estimation is an essential part of many projects. Even before the planning stage , it’s critical to create an accurate forecast of the project’s duration, costs and more. Of course, this defines any project estimation. Learn more. Maybe that’s because it’s difficult to estimate properly.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Frohnhoefer In today’s competitive job market, professional certifications hold substantial value, particularly in specialized fields like project management. The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification stands out as the gold standard, recognized, and respected worldwide.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2019

As project managers, it’s important that we know how to best support our development teams (and vice versa), especially in Agile environments. Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. In the Planning phase, the project manager also defines internal and external communications.

Technical Review 397

Technical Review Development Team Review Risk Management Agile 397

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 2, 2022

There are a lot of stakeholders and resources needed to deliver a construction project. The first part of this endeavor, no matter whether it’s a commercial or residential project, is the design process. Some of this discussion is about essential items such as project scope, the purpose of the construction and its functionality.

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Construction Software Review Technical Review Estimate 258

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Uncertainty is a certainty in projects. Risks will arise and threaten the successful delivery of your project. That’s the first step in planning, managing and mitigating risk in your projects. That’s the first step in planning, managing and mitigating risk in your projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 15, 2022

The big risk as a project manager is that you hit all the project management success criteria: being on time and on budget, but what you deliver doesn’t meet the customer’s requirements. A project quality management plan can help with that. The basics: What is a quality management plan?

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Planning Software Review Sustainability Controlling 400

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 8, 2022

That’s something all project managers will hear at some time or another. And it isn’t the best way to allocate work to your project team members. And regardless of the fact their expertise is in requirements analysis and they’ve never presented to senior management before? “Who is free to work on this task?”. Experience.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 28, 2022

Design development (DD) in architecture is critical to the success of any construction project management plan. Each phase is important to the smooth delivery of your construction project. Learn more. Connecting with the right contractor is critical for a successful construction project.

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Construction Estimate Engineering Executing 310

ProjectManager.com

MAY 10, 2023

Construction projects are unique in that they require architectural drawings. These construction drawings are used for new construction, remodeling and nearly every type of construction project you can imagine. They all communicate precise details on the style and aesthetics of the construction project.

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Construction Software Review Technical Review Engineering 270

ProjectManager.com

MAY 27, 2021

Without knowing what your project success criteria are, can you truly say your project is successful? Everyone wants their project to be successful, but few take the time to define what that means. Let’s say you’ve delivered a product or service on time and within budget—is that success?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 28, 2023

Have you seen project status reports with colored boxes in different shades of green, amber, and red? Or project names written in those colors where the rest of the text is black? That’s the RAG status of the project. of investment is wasted due to poor project performance. What is RAG is project management?

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Software Review PMO Risk Management Closing 287

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Let’s learn what quality control is, some of the methods to employ it and the roles of your team to ensure quality control in manufacturing is delivered. It requires that the company support an environment where everyone, from management to employees, is executing their jobs as perfectly as possible. Learn more. X-Bar Chart.

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Manufacturing Controlling Risk Management Engineering 291

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

On Agile projects, business representatives work alongside developers so scope unfolds as the project progresses. The team is still working to reduce ambiguity on the project and define the requirements, but it’s being done in a different way to an approved scope document. How to create the perfect business requirements.

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