MPUG

JULY 26, 2022

About one hour in, I discuss project stakeholders, and almost always the same question comes up: What is the difference between the project manager and the project sponsor? Students ask me this question because different organizations use different titles to represent project roles. Role of a Project Manager.

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Inloox

JANUARY 14, 2021

Construction project management is considered one of the original forms of today's project management. This blog post will give you an insight into projects in the construction industry. What makes them different from other projects and why are they often doomed to fail right from the start?

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MPUG

JULY 18, 2022

There are a few reasons you may wish to understand the role of a project manager more fully. Perhaps it is because you are looking for a project management job and want to have a career in project management. Alternatively, you may be applying for the PMP or a similar project management exam.

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Project-Management.pm

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

This also applies when you are obtaining knowledge in regards to project management basics. You don’t need to be a project manager , nor certified to comprehend project management basics. In fact, everyone who is involved with working on projects should be able to cover them.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 4, 2024

Yes, Trello is software by Atlassian that offers five project management tools: kanban boards, project timelines, calendars, dashboards and tables. Trello’s tools and features are mainly geared towards marketing, product development and creative teams, but can also be used to manage tasks and workflows in other industries.

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MPUG

AUGUST 29, 2022

This typically results in about 15-20% of students saying that their expectation is to learn project management. I usually have to explain that although the PMP exam is based on project management, the primary focus of PMP training workshops is to help participants to crack the PMP exam—not necessarily learn project management.

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Project-Management.pm

MAY 31, 2017

What is Portfolio Management? It’s one of those questions that can be really complicated when someone is not really that familiar with project or portfolio management. And what is project portfolio management being one of the questions that needs further understanding. Why is it created in the first place?

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MPUG

JANUARY 3, 2023

While the roles of product manager and project manager can sometimes overlap, many people mistakenly assume that these two very distinct roles can be performed by just one person. However, taking on both roles for a project leads to lower success and higher burnout. Defining Product vs. Project.

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Ron Rosenhead

AUGUST 18, 2015

The 2015 Pulse of the Profession Report (Capturing the Value of Project Management) suggested “……it’s time for organizations to revisit the fundamentals of project management and, essentially, go back to the basics.”. So, to go back to basics, Project Agency will be running two 1 day courses in Central London.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 28, 2024

Notion is work management software that helps teams from across industries such as product development, engineering or marketing to facilitate team communication, manage tasks and create simple project timelines. While Notion has project management features, is there a Notion Gantt chart?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 2, 2024

Jira is project management software designed for agile software development teams. However, a Jira kanban board can also be used for managing simple workflows, tracking project progress and improving team collaboration by organizations in other industries. Does Jira Have a Kanban Board?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 26, 2023

Carole Osterweil Managers should have a basic understanding of how the human brain works because it helps you navigate difficult situations. Think about the projects you’re working on. The concepts explained below will help you manage change on projects effectively. His manager finds him defensive.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 18, 2024

I have mentored project managers for years, and recently, more of my mentees have been going through project management apprenticeships. Maybe an apprenticeship in project management would be the right career move for you? Maybe an apprenticeship in project management would be the right career move for you?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 7, 2023

The interface makes learning very easy as a student… you just have to make sure that you are investing time in the right courses that will help you develop professionally as a project manager. When I searched, there were over 2,300 ‘project management’ courses on the platform. That’s a lot to work through!

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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.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 6, 2024

While Tableau doesn’t have project management features, you can still use it to make a Gantt chart. The result will be a Gantt chart diagram that shows your project schedule and basic details such as project task names, duration and due dates. Gantt charts in Tableau are basic at best.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 26, 2016

. Unless you’re a certified Project Manager, you’re probably wondering why all managers need to learn the basics of project management. Chances are, even though you may not be a Project Manager, you are probably already managing a project. Gives you a competitive edge.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 14, 2024

As project managers, most of us know how important it is to make sure that what we deliver is actually useful and used by the people we deliver it for. That’s where change management comes in. It’s more a collection of best practices, real-world advice and tried-and-tested strategies for speedy and stress-free change management.

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Online PM Courses

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Project procurement is necessary when your project doesn't have the skills or capacity to do things yourselves in a cost-effective way. The post Project Procurement Management 101 – All the Basics You Need to Know appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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MARCH 23, 2023

Recently I audited the Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management course from University of Virginia Darden Business School. It’s one of the most popular project management courses on Coursera. Who is the Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management course for?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 9, 2024

A kanban board is a project management tool that manages workflows and processes using two key elements: kanban cards, which represent tasks, and kanban columns which divide the kanban board vertically to represent steps or stages of completion for them. Why Make a Kanban Board in Google Sheets?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The book’s cover (see on Amazon) Stakeholder Engagement Essentials You Always Wanted To Know by Michelle Bartonico (Vibrant Publishers, 2023) is a book about working with others on projects. Essential read A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) £41.00

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 27, 2023

I’ve done a lot of project management training in my 20+ years as a project manager. You’ll certainly find it easier (and faster) to work through the material if you have some experience in project management or agile generally. It’s cheap, it’s relatively easy to work through, it covers all the basics.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

. Gantt charts are a staple tool in project management. They’ve achieved this status because of their ability to visualize the timeline of a project and the resources needed for it. Five reasons to use Gantt charts for your projects: 1. You Can Break Projects Down into Bite-Sized Tasks. Usually not.

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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.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 12, 2024

How do teams manage without Atlassian? Buy Now We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you #ad What we use FreeAgent The best finance management software for managing invoices, billing and banking as a small business. It’s like having software custom-made for your business!

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PM Basics

JANUARY 25, 2019

Project Management Weekly Reading List #3 is here. These five articles got about 27000 views from project managers and leaders in 2018. Do you manage project scope in the same way? In this articles, you will learn everything you need to know about project scope management. That’s all managers.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Monday is a matchup made for project management professionals. Asana vs. Monday are both similar project management tools. They have features, such as project tracking, workflow automation and other standard project management software features. Which one to choose? It’s difficult. Fair enough.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Microsoft Power BI is a data analysis software that allows you to use various tools such as spreadsheets, pie charts, stacked bars and other types of diagrams to visualize project or business data, including the Power BI Gantt chart. But is Power BI good for project management? Does Power BI Have a Gantt Chart?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 24, 2022

I took some time out of the conference to meet Dave Gordon, author and the project management expert behind The Practicing IT Project Manager website, which has sadly since been taken offline as I believe Dave has now retired. I’m a guy who basically is out there trying to figure out how to get stuff done.

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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.

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Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

If you’ve read any of our other blog posts, you know we often get deep into the details of project management. From knowing your project’s baseline and how to properly use Gantt charts to learning how to work with your steering committee, things can get a little complicated in this industry. Make Plans.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 10, 2023

It took me a while to get my hands on Simon Moore’s book, Strategic Project Portfolio Management , but I’m rather glad I did. Choosing projects for the best returns Moore’s book looks at how project management offices should choose and prioritize projects in order to give businesses the best returns.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Excel project budget templates are one of the most popular tools to create a project budget. However, Excel isn’t the best tool for project budgeting as it doesn’t allow project team members to collaborate online, sharing files among team members it’s a time-consuming process, among other productivity drawbacks.

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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.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 5, 2024

A calendar is a great planning tool for tracking tasks and deliverables’ due dates, especially when executing large projects that span across months. They’re useful throughout the project scheduling process and are easy to use. Plus, most people understand them, which makes them a fundamental tool for project managers.

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