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Importance of Scenario Planning and Analysis in Business

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Sensitivity Analysis This is used to determine how different values of an independent variable affect a particular dependent variable under a given set of assumptions. That is to say, sensitivity analysis studies how various sources of uncertainty in a mathematical model contribute to the model’s overall uncertainty.

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Software Development Estimation: A Quick Guide

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Software development estimation is an essential part of many projects. Despite its importance, software development estimation is often overlooked. Maybe that’s because it’s difficult to estimate properly. Let’s explore how software development estimation works and its techniques and tools. Learn more.

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Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Estimate and How to Calculate It (with example)

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What is a ROM estimate used for? A rough order of magnitude estimate is used to give you a very high level view of potential project costs. Ideally, you’d be able to provide a definitive estimate, carefully created from loads of input from subject matter experts and plenty of research on past projects and their budgets.

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Estimating Agile Projects.Or Not

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Project managers generally like plans and estimates so we can forecast when things should be done and how much they may cost. " So, when project managers hear about ideas such as "let's stop estimating," it can trigger a knee-jerk reaction. It sounds lazy and avoiding the hard work of having to estimate.

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Top 10 Agile Estimation Techniques for Project Managers In 2023

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One of the things agile project managers struggle the most with is an accurate agile estimation. How are PMs identify the time and effort required to accomplish a task in the backlog? How can one be sure that their plan will work in the long run? When things get tough for PMs, they turn to […].

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T-Shirt Sizing - Agile Estimation Guide

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Accurate estimation is an important part of Agile project management. In this blog article, we will explore the concept of T-shirt sizing as a method for estimation in Agile projects. So, let's dive in and discover the world of Agile estimation with T-shirt sizing! WHAT IS T-SHIRT SIZING IN AGILE?

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4 Categories of Project Management Methods

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The four types of project management methods are: Data gathering and analysis methods Estimating methods Meetings and events Other (because it’s always worth having a bucket category for anything else, right?). Data gathering and analysis methods. Earned value analysis. SWOT analysis. Root cause analysis.