ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 4, 2024

Bottom-up budgeting is, as its name suggests, budgeting that starts from the departments in an organization and then moves up to senior management. Therefore, the company allows each of its departments to set its budgets, including a list of expenses and cost projections, which are then submitted to senior management for review.

Budget 329

Budget Software Review Estimate Executing 329

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

When the leadership team defines an organization’s vision, they look toward the future and identify the goals and objectives they want to achieve. The next step is establishing the sequence in which to realize those goals and objectives. Portfolio management software goes where strategic planning templates cannot.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 12, 2024

One way to make sure you’re supporting your team and project alike is with workforce planning. Then we’ll help you with the workforce planning process and explain the benefits of using workforce planning in your projects. Finally, we’ll see how project management software allows you to better manage your workforce.

Planning 343

Planning Estimate Risk Management Budget 343

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2024

Project managers need to be good at facilitation because we run a lot of meetings and take part in a lot of discussions. A lot of facilitation happens during project initiation. But you also want to be able to draw on your facilitation skills throughout the life of your project. Absolutely not! Will there be lunch?”

Logistics 318

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 4, 2023

For a project to function properly and be delivered on time and within its budget, all the roles and responsibilities of everyone involved must be clearly defined and communicated. Everyone has their part to play in the process, which is orchestrated by the project manager acting on behalf of the project owner.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 26, 2023

A program is a set of connected projects that are under the oversight of a steering committee, which is the program governance body. Program governance is a critical component to successfully managing a program of projects. Program management software is essential to proper program governance. What Is Program Governance?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

IT financial management (ITFM) covers the costs of keeping our network, servers and devices running. IT financial management is a bit more complicated than that and we’ll explain by more thoroughly defining the term. Then we’ll list the professionals who are tasked with IT financial management and their key objectives.

Infrastructure 322

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

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.

Underperforming Technical Team 337

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

You’ve recently been asked to take over an existing project. The previous project manager might have moved on to do something else and you’ve got the project as part of an internal reshuffle of resources. And you’re staring at a system full of project documents and some emails that have been forwarded on.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

Is your organization failing to close the gaps between strategy and project execution? Let’s review strategies and tools you can use, and learn how they can help you close that gap to promote successful project execution. What is Project Execution? Project Execution Steps. Fortunately, there are strategies ( and tools! )

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Projects need approval before they can be executed. A project charter is a project planning document that sells the project to stakeholders and sponsors. But there are a lot of elements to any successful project charter. So, what is a project charter, exactly? What Is a Project Charter?

Risk Management 510

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 4, 2023

In the world of project management, troubled projects can be a source of frustration, stress, and disappointment for both teams and stakeholders. These projects often fail to meet their objectives, experience delays, exceed budgets, or even result in complete failure.

Risk Management 243

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Scrum.org

APRIL 15, 2024

Transitioning from a traditional project manager to a Scrum Master requires a shift in mindset, especially in how you engage with stakeholders. Stakeholder "Performance", while traditionally viewed through a project management lens, offers valuable insights for this journey.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2024

It’s not only communicative but helps management develop strategic plans so the company can accomplish its goals. Our roadmap is a Gantt chart that visually represents all of your strategic goals and related projects, including the steps necessary to accomplish them. This is called organizational strategy levels.

Underperforming Technical Team 409

Underperforming Technical Team Initiating Defining Leadership 409

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!

Retail 407

Retail Governance Government Healthcare 407

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

There’s a lot of money involved in these capital projects and that means getting the funding and allocating the finances wisely. Let’s take a look at capital projects, explore the idea of a capital asset and delve into the process of capital planning. What Is a Capital Project? Capital projects involve capital assets.

Budget 346

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

If you aren’t using PRINCE2®, or if you want some general guidance as well about project closure documents and so on, read this next: How to close a project. A project has a start, a middle and an end, so closing a project is an important part of the project management lifecycle.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2023

His ‘Managing and Saving Programs in a Changing World’ webinar covers 5 steps for project recovery. There are several things that can go wrong in program management: Business case deterioration: the program started off with a good business case but it no longer stacks up. Using an outside assessment team creates objectivity.

Underperforming Technical Team 407

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 18, 2023

While there are similarities between a project manager and a project portfolio manager, they’re different positions with different responsibilities. What Is a Project Portfolio Manager? A project portfolio manager is a professional who develops and implements portfolio management processes.

Initiating 370

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 5, 2022

This is a question I’m hearing quite a lot at the moment: How do I turn my company’s strategy into actual projects? You go from strategy document to project portfolio like this: Identify strategic themes Define leading indicators Choose the measures Set the targets Define the projects Join the projects up into a portfolio.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 2, 2022

A project portfolio is all about prioritizing. The mission of a project portfolio manager is clear enough: maximize the business benefits of projects. The mission of a project portfolio manager is clear enough: maximize the business benefits of projects. Goals and objectives.

Technical Review 355

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 18, 2023

Most projects are hierarchical. There’s someone at the top of the project management team who answers to the stakeholders and directs the project manager and project team. That position is called a project executive. What Is a Project Executive? What Does a Project Executive Do?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 16, 2024

Excel is a versatile spreadsheet tool that can create a variety of graphs, charts and forms, including timelines for projects. Why Should You Create a Project Timeline in Excel? Once you create this Excel project timeline, you can use this template to estimate future project timelines using project tasks and due dates.

Software Review 367

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

Knowing how to start a project is one of the most critical skills for any project manager. A large project (or a small one) starts with the small stuff and builds to something bigger and more complex. 10 Simple Steps to Start a Project Projects can seem complicated and they certainly can be. Learn more 1.

Estimate 271

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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

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It shows high-level objectives, initiatives and a timeline over which to obtain those goals that are set by the management team, who direct the effort for the rest of the organization. Roadmaps are Gantt charts, but Gantt charts are difficult to make in Excel and even harder to update without using project management software.

Software Review 318

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 29, 2024

However, some teams may encounter objections to this approach. However, some teams may encounter objections to this approach. ten common objections to incremental delivery. Objection: "We might have to go back to module xyz in the future!" Debunked: You will have to go back to module xyz in the future anyway.

Software 185

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Whatever the objectives, process implementation is how they achieve these goals. Then, you’ll find out how project management software can help you reduce waste and save time. It involves change management and touches on every department, which is why human resources are involved. What Is Process Implementation?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Similar to a journey, projects have a beginning and an end. Just like a trip, most projects wouldn’t set off without first having an itinerary. In project management, the equivalent of an itinerary is a creative brief. But not all projects use a creative brief; they’re found only in specific disciplines.

Budget 343

Budget Executing Defining Planning 343

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 8, 2024

It would be nice to think that every company has a formal mentoring scheme , and that as a new project manager you can tap into the experience of more experienced people. As a result, people managing projects for the first time often find themselves making mistakes. Learn the vocab Project management has a lot of jargon.

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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. Knowing the difference is important when venturing into a design project.

Budget 299

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 9, 2024

In the intricate world of project management, where each decision can lead to a myriad of outcomes, the ability to forecast and manage potential risks is invaluable. Estimating Benefits: This might include projected revenue, market share, or other business metrics. Click here to view table.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A project description seems self-explanatory, but don’t underestimate a well-written project description as it sets your project up for success. It acts as a communication tool for stakeholders and shares the project vision in a clear and actionable fashion. What Is a Project Description?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 22, 2024

I mentor project managers, and the types of problems that people come up with on calls are not technical issues for the most part. Or “resources” as we unkindly call people in project management. Securing the right resource (and enough of it) is a huge headache for PMO leaders and project professionals.

Technical Review 280

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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. A lot of the points below relate to teams in Agile environments , but can apply to any type of project team. Tasks are continually added during the project. Elisa Cepale.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 16, 2022

After all, the mission statement is what will guide the PMO as it strives to achieve its goals and objectives. The PMO is responsible for ensuring that an organization’s projects are well-organized, well-run, and produce the desired results. Your mission statement is the foundation of your Project Management Office.

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