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The Evolution of Project Management

The IIL Blog

Private Sector Project Manager Selection The birth of modern-day project management is most frequently attributed to the engineering community, mainly aerospace and defense. Public Sector Project Manager Selection In most government agencies, PMs were seen more so as project monitors rather than project managers.

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Risk Management Resources

Herding Cats

Risk Management is essential for development and production programs. Risk issues that can be identified early in the program, which will potentially impact the program later, termed Known Unknowns and can be alleviated with good risk management. Effective Risk Management 2 nd Edition , Edmund Conrow, AIAA, 2003.

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A Compendium of Risk Management Resources

Herding Cats

This blog page is dedicated to the resources used to manage the risk encountered on software-intensive systems using traditional and agile development methods. Let's start with a critical understanding of the purpose of managing risk on software development projects. reducible and irreducible ?

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How to Make a CPM Schedule: CPM Scheduling Basics

ProjectManager.com

This is a negative impact that’ll end up being not only costly but will also add time to the schedule and possibly introduce risks. That’s why critical tasks in a CPM schedule require control and timely detection of risks. The data you review is current to help you catch issues before they become problems.

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Managing Risks and Controlling Projects: How Data-Driven Project Management Come in Useful for Multi-Project Environments

Epicflow Blog

It isn’t a summary of the book and touches upon only limited aspects of risk management and project control that have been discussed at the webinar. Any project goes hand in hand with uncertainty and risks, which should be properly handled to ensure the project’s success. So, what do you need for an efficient risk analysis?

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Project Management Mastery: Conquering Big, Hairy, Complex Projects (BHCP)

NimbleWork

. • Large-Scale IT Implementations: Enterprise-wide IT projects such as ERP system implementations or complex software development initiatives. Construction Mega-Projects: Projects involving skyscrapers, stadiums, or major urban development initiatives.

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What are the Objectives of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

NimbleWork

A Brief History The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) has its origins in the mid-20th century, evolving primarily in industries such as defense, aerospace, engineering, and construction. Today, the WBS remains a fundamental tool in project management, with applications across various industries and methodologies, including software development.