ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 4, 2023

Stakeholders are anyone who has a vested interest in the project. They can be internal, such as project managers, teams, owners or investors, or external, such as clients, customers or suppliers. There can be a lot of stakeholders in any project and managing them requires stakeholder management templates.

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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

MAY 1, 2020

Team organization is the key to every large project. When every person knows exactly what his/her role is in the project, then success rates skyrocket. The RACI matrix (sometimes called RACI diagram or RACI chart) was created to ensure that all stakeholders are on the same page, and working together in unison.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 17, 2023

ProjectManager is more than great project management software, it’s a depository of dozens of free Word and Excel templates for business that you can download right now. As you do your research, place what you find in the appropriate square. It’s good for them and it’s good for managers to track time spent on tasks.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 14, 2022

Project managers know all about the triple restraint: time, scope and cost. The quality of your work can make or break a project, which is why a quality management plan is so important. Let’s explore the impact a quality management plan can have on a project, how to make one and look at some templates to get you started.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 10, 2021

The most important resource you’ll employ to deliver the project is people. They have to fit into the schedule and maintain the project budget. Defining what their roles and responsibilities are when executing tasks and delivering on the project goals is an important part of controlling the project.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Whether you need to define communication objectives, or identify stakeholders and channels, you can use this communication plan template to schedule project communications and establish a feedback loop that keeps everyone up to date. Communication is the backbone of any project. Related: Project Planning Software.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 23, 2016

Working out who does what on your project can be a challenge. A RACI chart is a project management tool that helps you do exactly that. In this article I’ll give you everything you need to know about producing a RACI chart for your project. Does your team call it a RASCI chart?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 8, 2022

Resource management is one of the most important aspects of project management. That’s because projects need resources and those resources must be managed. Project resources are all the raw materials, equipment and human resources necessary to execute project tasks. What Is Resource Management?

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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.

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Planio

JULY 17, 2023

Out of all the skills that set apart the top-tier of project managers, leaders, and innovators, decision-making has the biggest impact. RACI - Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed 2. Every decision changes not only the way your product looks but also how your team looks at you. BCM - Benefits, Costs, Mitigations 3.

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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. There are four categories of risk.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

What Is Cross-Team Collaboration, or Cross-Functional Collaboration? These different departments, such as designers, developers, marketers and sales, are all tasked with a common goal, but each is responsible for a different stage of that project. Collaboration is already hard enough. Or maybe even a different location!

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Project Risk Coach

APRIL 12, 2021

How can you develop a scope management plan quickly that provides value to the project? Some project managers check the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) for advice, which I think is a great place to start. Who is responsible for developing and managing the project scope?

Planning 221

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 1, 2019

Does your project team have a roles and responsibilities document that sets out what everyone does? It’s a really simple document that helps clarify how everyone is contributing to the project. What is a Roles and Responsibilities document? Example of a RACI Chart. The typical roles on a project team.

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ActiveCollab

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Working on complex projects can make you lose track of tasks. You might have worked your project plan to perfection and have a stellar team to support it, but if you aren't clear about assignments and involvement, demotivation and confusion can creep into your project team. WHAT IS A RACI CHART?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 16, 2020

Project management planning is made up of many parts. There’s the schedule, the stakeholder matrix, the managing of resources. That’s procurement management. The procurement management plan is part of the overall project management plan. This process needs to be managed.

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Kiron Bondale

JULY 5, 2020

I’m sure some of you have led projects where everything appeared to be going swimmingly right up to the finish line only to find that you had somehow stepped into the project equivalent of the Hotel California. What are the expectations around “warranty” support for completed deliverables?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 10, 2017

Your project management plan is more than just a schedule of work. Although I am guilty of using ‘plan’ and ‘Gantt chart’ interchangeably. So what does go in the project management plan? Below you’ll find 20 things that make up a comprehensive project management plan. Project Definition.

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Wrike

APRIL 7, 2020

Keeping up with all the roles and responsibilities involved in a project can be a tall order, particularly on complex projects with multiple moving parts. But, the bigger the project, the more critical it is to know exactly who’s responsible for executing, who needs to sign off, and who needs to be kept informed along the way.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 10, 2017

Your project management plan is more than just a schedule of work. Although I am guilty of using ‘plan’ and ‘Gantt chart’ interchangeably. So what does go in the project management plan? Below you’ll find 20 things that make up a comprehensive project management plan. Project Definition.

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Ron Rosenhead

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

But use what is in project management system and your people skills. Over the last 18 months I have seen more and more pressure placed on project managers. There is a huge demand from senior managers and stakeholder and clients to deliver quicker, with the same level of quality and of course, on budget!

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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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MPUG

AUGUST 14, 2023

In pursuit of these objectives, a common challenge arises – sales personnel taking on some project manager responsibilities at the start of a project. While the intent may be to expedite project initiation and meet customer demands, this practice can lead to significant pitfalls that hinder project success.

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ProProfs Project Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

Making projects successful is the key to success for all business owners. And it is imperative to complete projects according to SLAs to build strong brand value in the market. 44% of projects fail due to a lack of alignment between business and project objectives. Share Your Project Vision. Follow RACI Matrix.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 4, 2019

Projects are done by people. Whether that’s just you, or whether you have a team of many hundreds, a project team is how work gets done. Working with people is the main part of project management. Project resource management is how you do this. Resource Management Definition.

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Proofhub

JANUARY 4, 2021

Getting your project off on the right foot is a critical factor that helps determine its success. As you start your project, you need to take the initiative on the preparatory work, from preparing the scope, estimating the costs, assigning resources, and creating a project timeline, to getting sign-off on the key performance indicators.

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MPUG

MARCH 20, 2023

The day-to-day execution of a project is a new adventure every day, with new challenges, new surprises, and yesterday’s follow-ups. To improve project execution, it is critical to have certain documents in place and steps taken in the early stages of the project. Here are 5 ways to improve project execution.

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Project Risk Coach

APRIL 3, 2017

Do you throw up your hands in frustration when assigned project teams? How is it that some coaches, leaders, and yes even project managers can take a rag-tag group and shape them into a high-performing team? Let’s look at the purpose of a human resource management plan, what’s included, and how to develop one.

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Planio

OCTOBER 19, 2021

There’s no denying that ‘projects’ are the currency of the modern workplace. And whether you’re a designer, developer, team lead, or administrator, your job requires many of the same skills that separate the best project managers: organization, effective collaboration, and being goal-oriented. What does a project manager do?

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MPUG

JANUARY 23, 2023

We will have a variety of writers and topics on project management. The common theme will be project management relating to “hard” – and what is often referred to (errantly) as “soft” – elements. We wanted to begin with an interesting query we have seen about Product and Project Managers.

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Ganttic

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Communication is the life force of each and every project and business so it needs to be fully effective to enrich the process. A dysfunctional communication process will undermine what you are trying to achieve. Here are ten tips project experts recommend to solve common miscommunication issues. Show empathy.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 31, 2016

5 Questions for Developing a Scope Management Plan How can you develop a scope management plan quickly that provides value to the project? Some project managers check the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) for advice, which I think is a great place to start. Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock.

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LiquidPlanner

JUNE 25, 2019

According to the Standish Group’s 2015 Chaos Report , I have a 64-percent chance of guessing you’ve been on a challenged or failed software project. According to the Chaos Report , only 36 percent of all projects have been successful while others were challenged or failed to meet the business objectives.

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ProProfs Project Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Managing a myriad of projects always takes a heavy toll on business owners because there are many problems that can halt the workflow. That’s the main reason why businesses always prefer to get experienced and certified project managers on board. Gantt Chart. Pert Chart. Image Source. Image Source.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Project Managers and their teams carry out planned projects on a daily basis, such as the development of new applications. Project Resource Management is a process designed to use human and tangible assets, materials, and equipment efficiently and effectively. By Analuz Montejano | IIL Instructor and Sr.

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MPUG

APRIL 1, 2021

We’ve had two other sessions discussing the buildup for SIPOC workshops, but nonetheless, today’s session what we’re driving towards is really defining effective methods that enable greater workshop results. Now, last time on SIPOC, our first session really delved into the theory behind what SIPOC was.

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