Project Management Update

Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2024

Kanban and scrum are agile project management methodologies that can be used for similar purposes, but each has its unique pros and cons. As a project manager, it’s important to understand the difference between kanban and scrum so you can determine the best approach for your team. What Is Kanban?

SCRUM

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Level up your project schedules: 5 advanced techniques

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 17, 2024

For many projects, basic scheduling techniques are fine. There’s no point in making your schedule more complicated than it needs to be, especially if your project is straightforward with secured resources and a degree of flexibility. Critical path method Do you really know the critical path of your projects?

Critical Chain

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Why you should schedule around people, not tasks

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 6, 2024

Project management has wrought much change. From plotting Gantt charts by hand to the modern day explosion of project management software solutions, everything is different – including the nature of work itself. Then all is quiet until the boss approaches her desk with yet another project. To illustrate, Roger L.

Manufacturing

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Process Manufacturing: Definition, Benefits and Examples

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This is called process manufacturing and is a production method that’s common when producing in bulk. Of course, there are other methods of production that manufacturers use, and we’ll touch on those as well. Of course, there are other methods of production that manufacturers use, and we’ll touch on those as well.

Manufacturing

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How to Prioritize Tasks With Personal Kanban Boards

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 22, 2024

If this is your case, a personal kanban board could help you plan, schedule and track all these tasks so you can manage your workload without feeling overwhelmed. Kanban which means signboard or billboard in Japanese is a visual work management system that uses boards and cards to manage tasks, workflows and projects of any kind.

Software Review

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Is the triple constraint in project management still relevant? (Spoiler: No!)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 31, 2024

Projects always have certain constraints – there may be an urgency to complete a project because of external market factors, for example; or there may have to be tightly controlled costs because of a fixed or limited budget. The project will also be expected to deliver on certain expectations including quality levels.

Risk Management

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Discrete Manufacturing: Definition, Benefits and Examples

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 30, 2023

From working with hands to using machinery, the advances in manufacturing aren’t isolated to tools but also methods. There is process manufacturing, which mixes ingredients, and the other major method is called discrete manufacturing. What is discrete manufacturing and how does it differ from process and other manufacturing methods?

Manufacturing

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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

What Is a Project Management Methodology? A project management methodology is a set of principles, tools and techniques that are used to plan, execute and manage projects. Project management methodologies help project managers lead team members and manage work, while facilitating team collaboration.

Technical Review

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4 Categories of Project Management Methods

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

What is a method in project management? A method is how you do something. I had to write out the method, explaining how I did the experiment including the steps I used and the equipment that was needed. We have a ton of project management methods – some you probably don’t spend much time thinking about at all.

Underperforming Technical Team

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Project Prioritization: How to Prioritize Projects & Strategy

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2022

One of the big challenges any organization faces is aligning its strategic planning and business goals with the projects it takes on. In small organizations, project prioritization isn’t always critical. On the other hand, in larger organizations, there can be a huge divide between strategic goals and the project portfolio.

PMO

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RFI in Construction: A Quick Guide for Contractors

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 8, 2024

An army of subcontractors each with their own specific discipline complete construction projects. We’ll also note the difference between an RFI in construction and other construction project management documents before going into the construction RFI process, the different types of RFIs and more. What Is an RFI in Construction?

Construction

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The Production Process: Steps & Types

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

There are many production methods and types of production, but before explaining those steps, it’s important to understand the term. Then let’s look at various types of product methods and offer a few examples of the production process to make it clear. What Is a Production Process?

Process

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Construction Delivery Methods: A Quick Guide for Projects

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 4, 2022

Construction delivery methods matter. They are the means by which a construction project gets from idea to completion. That’s a long and complicated journey in construction project management, which is why knowing the best construction delivery method is so important. What Is a Construction Delivery Method?

Construction

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How to Build and Implement a Project Strategy

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2024

Every project is different. Project strategy is the plan that defines a project, which is why project management strategy is so important. To better manage projects, one must clearly understand project strategy, who’s responsible for it in the organization and the steps to create a project strategy.

Budget

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Kanban in Manufacturing: Main Uses & Benefits

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 27, 2024

Kanban in manufacturing and production has many uses, which we detail below, as well as how it relates to lean and just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing. Kanban is a visual method for managing workflow and production. Many project management software products have kanban features. What Is Kanban?

Manufacturing

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Capital Budgeting: Definitions, Steps & Techniques

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Capital budgeting is a process by which investments in large-scale projects are analyzed, evaluated and prioritized. The use of capital budgeting offers an objective view that helps managers figure out how to invest capital in order to increase business value but also helps the overall health of the company.

Budget

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Build, Excite, Equip: How to Simplify Change Adoption in Your Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Build, Excite, Equip: How to Simplify Change Adoption in Your Projects, by Nicola Graham, is a handbook for business change management aimed at project managers. Build, Excite, Equip (BEE) is a simple 3-step methodology backed by neuroscience for making sure change management is woven into your projects.

Software Review

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Project Risk Management: From Principles to Methods

Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The Project Management Institute (PMI) recently published the Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide (PMBOK®), Seventh Edition which is radically different from previous editions. 3 The Risk Management Principle 4 What is a Method? First, principles are primary; methods are secondary.

Risk Management

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The Budgeting Process in Business & Project Management

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 6, 2023

There’s one thing that all businesses have in common with project management: money. Without funding and the proper budgeting process, projects in any industry grind to a halt. But first, let’s define what a budget is and explore the types of budgets and methods for making a budget. Budgeting is how those funds are spent.

Budget

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The Stacey Matrix: Agility or waterfall in the project?

Inloox

OCTOBER 10, 2023

How do agile and classic project management methods differ? Projects are defined by the fact that they are always unique and complex in nature. Consequently, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to handling projects. A variety of common and less established methods exist.

Agile

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What is Level of Effort (LOE)? Plus, 5 Tips for Effort Estimation

ProjectManager.com

JULY 21, 2021

Level of effort (LOE) is a project management term that refers to a specific type of project activity called support activities. This work can take many forms, such as updating project documents, maintaining equipment, submitting expenses, etc. Managing Stakeholders. Updating Reports.

Estimate

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PRINCE2: The Project Management Method Explained

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

PRINCE2® is a project management method. It’s structured, and experience-based, created from the lived experience of thousands of project managers and successful projects. PRINCE2® stands for Projects IN a Controlled Environment (Version 2). What is PRINCE2®? And it’s not spelled PRINCE TWO!

Prince2

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100+ Project Management Terms: PM Terminology Explained

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Everything you need to know about project management terms is here in one list! Plus we’ve added handy links to help you dive deeper into different topics with videos, articles and even our round-up of all resources so you can put these important terms into practice with your projects.

Software Review

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Who does what in Project Initiation in PRINCE2®

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Initiating a project is where it all starts in PRINCE2®. You also put in place all the required elements to make sure the project goes smoothly. The Initiating a Project process is designed to “establish solid foundations” according to the 2023 Managing Successful Projects official manual, also known as PRINCE2 7.

Prince2

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Agile Teams: Roles & Structures That Work

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 19, 2023

Agile methods need Agile teams — teams that think differently and work in ways that support responsive delivery. So why are agile teams different to other types of ‘classic’ project team? Agile works for today’s projects. It’s almost easier to think of Agile teams by virtue of what they are not.

Agile

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What Is Project Accounting? Principles, Methods & More

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 22, 2022

To stick to your project budget, you have to track costs. Project accounting, as with general accounting, is a method by which project managers can manage project finances. Let’s look at what a project account is as well as its principles and methods. What Is Project Accounting?

Software Review

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Parametric Estimating In Project Management

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Every project, regardless of the industry, uses a methodology to estimate time and cost to better plan projects. In the life sciences, engineering and construction industries, the method often used is called parametric estimating. Parametric estimating is a method to estimate cost, duration and effort on a project.

Estimate

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Project Selection: Use These 8 Selection Methods for Better Strategic Results

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 13, 2022

Projects need management. Much of the focus of project management is obviously on methodologies that keep your project on time and within budget. That’s where project selection comes in. Project selection is all about picking the right project at the right time for your organization.

Software Review

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BEE Methodology Practitioner Course Review

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2024

Change management is often part of a project manager’s role, but we don’t get a lot of formal training in how to make it happen. If your project doesn’t land well, the change isn’t adopted, people go back to old ways of working and the benefits are not realized. A cost-effective and comprehensive self-paced training.

Software Review

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An Introduction to Construction Management

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 11, 2023

” They did it with construction management. Construction is, of course, a project, one that tends to be long, complex and involves many different parties to deliver. In order to control all those moving parts, construction professionals use construction management for all project delivery methods.

Construction

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Project Management Basics: Definitions, Methods and Tools

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? What Is Project Management?

Project Life Cycle

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Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down Budgeting Approaches

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 4, 2024

There are many ways to approach budgeting. Bottom-up budgeting is, as its name suggests, budgeting that starts from the departments in an organization and then moves up to senior management. It’s also referred to as participative budgeting as department managers are given a role in the process. What Is Top-Down Budgeting?

Budget

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RICE Framework for Prioritization in Product Management

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The RICE framework provides a scoring model for product managers when prioritizing roadmaps. Read on to learn how these words can help with product management and determine what are the pros and cons of using a RICE framework for prioritization. Having a method by which to prioritize is crucial to building a product roadmap.

Estimate

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CM at Risk (CMAR): Pros & Cons of Construction Management at Risk Delivery Method

ProjectManager.com

JULY 21, 2022

There are different ways to deliver a construction project. The elements of any construction project delivery include design, planning, construction and financing. Construction management at risk, also known as CM at Risk or CMAR, is a construction management approach that’s been gaining popularity.

Construction

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Mastering the Workback Schedule: 5 Essential Tips

ProjectManager.com

JULY 14, 2021

Have you ever gotten stuck trying to schedule a project? It’s the project management equivalent of writer’s block, and it can majorly slow down your planning. The good news is, there is no shortage of methods designed for tricky scheduling situations—whether it’s a lack of information, inspiration or anything else.

Software Review

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20 Years of The Agile Manifesto

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The Agile Manifesto has probably had the greatest impact on how projects are done – even how non- agile projects are done. The concept of iterating, developing and focusing on value are principles that even predictive projects benefit from. Business people and developers must work together daily throughout the project.

Agile

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How to Create a Strategy Map for Your Organization

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Once the strategic plan is clear across the entire organization, project management software will help plan, manage and track those projects to successful completion. Specifically, there are many objectives that can fit in this perspective depending on the organization and the goals you’ve outlined above.

Software Review

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How to Thrive in the Multi-Project Workplace

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 9, 2023

Around a third of the gross domestic product (GDP) in the average Western economy is a result of project activity so it is unsurprising that organizations do so many projects. However, because there are so many projects, we all often have to contribute (or lead) several at a time.

Finance

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The 2021 Project Management Report

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 11, 2020

We surveyed 220 project managers to better understand what it’s like to work in project delivery. In this original research, we share some brand new project management statistics. Sixty percent of project managers are using hybrid methods to deliver their projects.

2021

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How to Create a Project Timeline In Excel (Free Template Included)

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A project timeline is a project scheduling tool that’s used to estimate the total duration of a project from start to end by mapping tasks, deliverables and milestones in chronological order. Why Should You Make a Project Timeline In Excel? ProjectManager’s Gantt charts are more useful than a project timeline in Excel.

Software Review

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Master Construction Procurement With These Methods

ProjectManager.com

JULY 19, 2022

Construction procurement can maximize the efficiency of a construction project. While construction project management includes all plans and schedules for the project, without the goods and services provided by procurement in construction, it’s only an idea and not a structure. The 5 Construction Procurement Methods.

Construction

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Project Management Job Titles: Understanding the Types of Roles in Project Management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

If you’re searching for a project management job, you’ve no doubt come across a range of different job titles. The ‘project manager’ job descriptions have a wide variety of roles and duties, which can make it hard to know what’s right for you. That’s what a project is.

PMO

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Top 10 Project Management Qualifications

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

What qualifications do you need to land a project management job? What Are Project Management Qualifications? Being qualified for a position as a project manager means you have the skills, experience and temperament for the job. Qualified project managers need the right tools for the job.

Certification

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Project Prioritization for PPM (Matrix Included)

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

There’s a lot riding on what project your organization moves forward with, especially if you’re managing a program or portfolio. Thankfully, there’s project prioritization to help guide your decision-making process. Make sure to read it before you start your next project. What Is Project Prioritization?

Software Review

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Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

Level up your project schedules: 5 advanced techniques

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Why you should schedule around people, not tasks

Process Manufacturing: Definition, Benefits and Examples

How to Prioritize Tasks With Personal Kanban Boards

Is the triple constraint in project management still relevant? (Spoiler: No!)

Discrete Manufacturing: Definition, Benefits and Examples

Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

4 Categories of Project Management Methods

Project Prioritization: How to Prioritize Projects & Strategy

RFI in Construction: A Quick Guide for Contractors

The Production Process: Steps & Types

Construction Delivery Methods: A Quick Guide for Projects

How to Build and Implement a Project Strategy

Kanban in Manufacturing: Main Uses & Benefits

Capital Budgeting: Definitions, Steps & Techniques

Build, Excite, Equip: How to Simplify Change Adoption in Your Projects

Project Risk Management: From Principles to Methods

The Budgeting Process in Business & Project Management

The Stacey Matrix: Agility or waterfall in the project?

What is Level of Effort (LOE)? Plus, 5 Tips for Effort Estimation

PRINCE2: The Project Management Method Explained

100+ Project Management Terms: PM Terminology Explained

Who does what in Project Initiation in PRINCE2®

Agile Teams: Roles & Structures That Work

What Is Project Accounting? Principles, Methods & More

Parametric Estimating In Project Management

Project Selection: Use These 8 Selection Methods for Better Strategic Results

BEE Methodology Practitioner Course Review

An Introduction to Construction Management

Project Management Basics: Definitions, Methods and Tools

Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down Budgeting Approaches

RICE Framework for Prioritization in Product Management

CM at Risk (CMAR): Pros & Cons of Construction Management at Risk Delivery Method

Mastering the Workback Schedule: 5 Essential Tips

20 Years of The Agile Manifesto

How to Create a Strategy Map for Your Organization

How to Thrive in the Multi-Project Workplace

The 2021 Project Management Report

How to Create a Project Timeline In Excel (Free Template Included)

Master Construction Procurement With These Methods

Project Management Job Titles: Understanding the Types of Roles in Project Management

Top 10 Project Management Qualifications

Project Prioritization for PPM (Matrix Included)

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