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Overcoming bias in project management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Since good decision-making is critical for good leadership and guidance, project managers need to know how heuristics (mental disposition) and biases (personal inclinations) influence a project manager’s decisions. What are heuristics? Belief bias in project management. Finally, a project manager should heed the belief bias.

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Managing Risk from Every Level of Your Organization

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This notion of contingency analysis shows that when planning or budgeting, we must account for foreseeable risk and factor in the optimal route required with the minimum number of possible detours. Any forecast used to establish baseline budgets will be imperfect, whether for reserve fuel supplies or project contingencies.

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What Is a Site Analysis for Architecture Projects? Checklist & Steps

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They will be important documents during the design process and will influence the programmatic realities but also the structural and even aesthetic decisions. Some useful tools are Google Street View but keep in mind that the tool only dates back to 2007. That is, the shape, form and materials used.

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A History of PMI & Its Role in Project Management

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Given its vast influence, it’s important to have a basic understanding of PMI and its history. In 2007, PMP was accredited by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and as of July 2018 over 876,000 people hold this certification. The Project Management Institute also sets the standard for ethics in the field.

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How To Take Over An Existing Project [Free Checklist]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Check #6: Budget. Is the budget approved? The company culture has a lot of influence over what is done and what is ignored not followed up. They should be providing the direction and accountability. For other areas of governance such as reporting and approval levels, talk to your PMO and get these in place. How do you spend it?

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5 Agile Methodologies for Project Managers that are not Scrum Framework

Project Pulse Journal

Since its inception, XP has significantly influenced the software development industry, advocating for practices that prioritize technical aspects and excellence, close customer involvement, and the ability to adapt to changing requirements, shaping the way modern software is developed and delivered.

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Risk Management Resources

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Taking Out the Garbage – How to Get Good Risks into Your Risk Tool,” Vikki Parker, INCOSE Advanced Risk Management Seminar , November 9, 2007. On IT Project Performance,” Chris Sauer, Andrew Gemino, and Blaize Horner Reich, Communications of the ACM , November 2007. INCOSE, November 8 & 9, 2007. 2277, 16 March 2007.