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SWOT analysis in project management: definition, instruction & example

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Content What is a SWOT analysis? SWOT analysis in the project management context Why should I conduct a SWOT analysis? How to perform a SWOT analysis Once the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches for strategy development Concrete example: SWOT analysis in a software development project Conclusion 1.

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Risk Analysis 101: How to Analyze Project Risk

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By planning for risks, you begin the process of knowing how to identify, monitor and close out risks when they show up in your project. Part of that process is risk analysis. Risk Analysis vs. Risk Identification vs. Risk Management. People frequently confuse risk analysis with risk identification and risk management.

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Closing A Project with MS Project

MPUG

The role of a project manager (PM) is not only to plan, execute, and track a project, but that of closing a project properly. I see many PMs use the MS Project software tool to work on a project over its life cycle, but most don’t use MS Project to close the project. Conduct a Variance Analysis.

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How Gap Analysis Can Improve Your Project Management

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One particularly effective method used to figure out if your project is progressing as planned is called gap analysis. What Is Gap Analysis? Gap analysis is a formal study of how a business or project is currently progressing and where it plans to go in the future. What Gaps Can Gap Analysis Target?

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What Is Business Impact Analysis & Why Is It Important?

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Business impact analysis is a tool to help plan for the inevitability of consequences and their cost. Business Impact Analysis Defined. First, what is business impact analysis (BIA)? What the business impact analysis is analyzing are the operational and financial impacts of a disruption of business functions and processes.

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Stakeholder Analysis 101: Identification, Mapping & More

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This process is called stakeholder analysis. What Is Stakeholder Analysis? Stakeholder analysis identifies and prioritizes stakeholders before the project begins. Stakeholder analysis is a way to get help from key project players. Before getting into the analysis, one must first know who the stakeholders are.

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A "How to" on Project Closing: Ensuring Project Success

Project Pulse Journal

Imagine steering your project to a successful close, with every stakeholder satisfied and every team member proud of the collective achievement. A thorough analysis of financial information also aids in developing a closing statement, which assists in mitigating future issues.

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