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Project Management Basics: Definitions, Methods and Tools

ProjectManager.com

Now that we’ve determined what a project is, we can define project management as a discipline. What Is Project Management? Project management is a discipline that consists in using project management methodologies, tools and techniques to manage the project life cycle, which is a set of stages that are common to every project.

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Project Documentation: 10 Essential Project Documents

ProjectManager.com

Project managers know the importance of having project documentation. Project documents must be accurate and constantly updated to keep current with the project. Creating and managing project documentation throughout the project life cycle is critical for project success, but where to start?

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125 Project Management Buzzwords

The IIL Blog

Activity An activity is the actual, specific task that must be performed in a project, i.e., the tactical level of work. Agile A flexible and dynamic approach to project management that allows for iterative updates during defined time blocks, which allows for incremental value. Also known as continuous process improvement.

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Do We Need Risk Management in Agile Projects?

MPUG

In this article, we’re addressing a common question in modern project management: Do we need risk management in agile projects? Do agile projects have risks associated with them? So, yes, of course, we need risk management in agile projects. Why is Risk Management in Agile Projects Even a Question?

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Project Budgets: Tips for Estimating & Cost Tracking – Clarizen

Planview

One of the most difficult tasks in project management is cost tracking and staying on top of project expenses. Tracking costs involves estimating budgets, establishing controls, measuring results, updating forecasts and continuous communication. Estimate Budgets. Estimate Budgets. Establish Cost Controls.

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9 Types of Artifacts in Project Management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Whether you subscribe to the PMI way of thinking or use another approach based on your background, skills, experience, certification or the expectations of management, I’m pretty sure that you’ll have to create project documents. And yes, agile project management artifacts get a mention. You can grab the set I use here.

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Project Artifacts and How to Use Them

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Whether you subscribe to the PMI way of thinking or use another approach based on your background, skills, experience, certification or the expectations of management, I’m pretty sure that you’ll have to create project documents. And yes, agile project management artifacts get a mention. Is it a log or a register?

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