The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Bottom-up Estimating A project estimation technique that leverages tactical-level team members/subject matter experts (SMEs) to break down tasks into smaller components to create a more accurate estimate. Burndown Chart A tool in Agile project management that tracks the work completed and the work remaining to help teams manage progress.

Development Team Review 148

Development Team Review Project Life Cycle Underperforming Technical Team Estimate 148

MPUG

MAY 21, 2021

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Fletcher Hearn’s session, Project Performance Measurement – Part 3: Using MS Project to Track and Report on Performance, being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. This one’s titled using MS Project to track and report on performance.

Performance Measurement 52

Performance Measurement Technical Review Software Review Budget 52

MPUG

APRIL 4, 2022

Let’s explore the various activities involved in closing a project using MS Project. Conduct a Variance Analysis. The results of the variance analysis are included in the Final Report of the project. Variance and Variance Analysis are two separate, but intertwined terms.

Closing 109

Closing Performance Measurement Project Life Cycle Executing 109

Herding Cats

OCTOBER 28, 2016

At times I work for the Institute for Defense Analyses , who produces Root Cause Analyses for software-intensive system of systems, here's an example Expeditionary Combat Support System: Root Cause Analysis. Start with Root Cause Analysis and only then suggest the reason for the problem. Related articles.

Estimate 28

Estimate Performance Measurement Information Technology Risk Management 28

Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

Analysis tools such as PESTLE and SWOT are also available in a PM’s toolkit to assess both internal and external project environments. This involves defining product requirements, conducting market analysis, managing product life cycles, and prioritizing features to maximize customer satisfaction and competitive advantage.

Governance 52

Governance Government Technical Review Sustainability 52

Herding Cats

AUGUST 12, 2016

Here's an article, recently referenced by a #NoEstimates twitter post. The headline is deceiving, the article DOES NOT suggest we don't need deadline, but that deadlines without credible assessment of their credibility are the source of many problems on large program. The Core Problem with Project Success. Related articles.

2003 28

2003 Technical Review Estimate Aerospace 28

Herding Cats

AUGUST 5, 2017

Managing Cost, Schedule, & Technical Performance Risk Is The Basis Of Good Project Management. Risk management is essential to the success of any significant project. Certain information about key project cost, performance, and schedule attributes are often unknown until the project is underway.

Risk Management 42

Risk Management Risk Estimate Underperforming Technical Team 42