The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Benchmarking Identifying a project performance indicator or practice, then assessing it against industry standards or best practices. 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.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2021

Also, if the artifact is the result of some other project management method or tactic, it won’t be mentioned here. For example, an estimate is the obvious output of the estimating process, so estimates aren’t mentioned again as a separate project artifact. Especially for people with short attention spans!).

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Project Risk Coach

MAY 21, 2018

A project baseline is a snapshot against which all future measurements will be compared. For example, a project manager can compare actual completion dates of activities to an approved schedule baseline. Without a baseline, how will you monitor and control your projects? What is a project management plan?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 20, 2023

Also, if the artifact is the result of some other project management method or tactic, it won’t be mentioned here. For example, an estimate is the obvious output of the estimating process, so estimates aren’t mentioned again as a separate project artifact. Especially for people with short attention spans!)

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Teamweek

MAY 17, 2018

Whether you are overhauling your company’s entire IT system, planning a product launch, or building a new shopping center, you will go through the same four project life cycle phases. What is a Project Life Cycle? The cycle concludes with the project completion. They are: Initiation.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 13, 2022

While there are many measurement methods, such as Six Sigma and constrained optimization, these project selection methods are the most widely used: 1. Cost-Benefit Analysis. Cost-benefit analysis is used to estimate the costs and benefits associated with a particular project. Scoring Models. Opportunity Cost.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Competitor analysis. Budget: This is an estimate of everything in your plan and what it will cost to complete the project over the scheduled time allotted. Create a Schedule: Make a timeline for the project by estimating how long it will take to get each task completed. Business description/mission statement.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Researching the feasibility of the project, planning for its success, scheduling tasks, organizing resources and building a budget are all important. Then comes the execution phase and often much of a project manager’s attention is focused on monitoring, tracking and reporting on progress and performance.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

PMIS is made to support all aspects of project management and the information they monitor or collect. Budget: Associate cost with individual tasks for more accurate budget estimation and generation. PMIS Throughout the Project Life Cycle. Others are simply a collection of files.

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ProProfs Project Management

MARCH 18, 2020

According to the PMBOK guide, which is considered the bible for project managers, project management is scientifically done by managing project documents through 49 processes that are grouped into five project phases. . The activities are then sequenced, and the duration required for each activity is estimated.

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Productivity Land

JUNE 7, 2023

Project managers can monitor progress throughout the project timeline, allocate resources appropriately, and get updates on project status anytime they need them. To track deadlines and progress Project management software also tracks progress and leads to successful project outcomes.

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Wrike

APRIL 25, 2023

This article explains all you need to know about project charters: what they are and why you need them, essential elements every charter must contain, and different project charter templates to bring your project planning together. Try Wrike’s work plan template What is a project charter and why do you need one?

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Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 14, 2021

And in the end, the project delivery date is what really matters, not the task completion time. . Use work estimates instead of assessing the time that is going to be spent on tasks. Use a project buffer instead of adding it to every task because you never know when Murphy’s law will strike you.

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Resource Guru

JULY 19, 2023

But your resources will know who’s accountable for deliverables throughout the project life cycle. If not, signpost client projects to your network. It’ll give your team a chance to feedback on the effort vs. scope and whether project goals are realistic. Resource monitoring and control. H3: Step 4.

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Epicflow Blog

JUNE 30, 2020

Researchers distinguish between the following types of uncertainty in project management: the ones related to project estimating, the ones associated with project parties, and uncertainty associated with stages of the project life cycle. Causes of Uncertainty in Projects. The Difference.

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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.

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Resource Guru

JUNE 8, 2023

Why the planning phase is important: The planning phase outlines the project scope, objectives, tasks, and milestones, providing a structured plan to guide the project team throughout the project life cycle. This provides insights into the project’s health and identifies areas that require improvement.

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PM Basics

APRIL 24, 2018

When I googled “software development life cycle definition” I found different variants. All in all, it is a life cycle : “A project life cycle is the series of phases that a project passes through from its start to its completion. It is covered by the project management approach.

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Proofhub

OCTOBER 24, 2019

When it comes to automating business processes or projects, there are several considerations based on three questions: To what extent should the automation take place? What would be the cost vs benefit analysis? It is a continuous and iterative one that should include reviews and revisions throughout the life of the project.

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ProProfs Project Management

DECEMBER 27, 2019

If industry reports are anything to go by, 17% of IT projects fail in such a manner that puts the company’s existence in jeopardy. In a nutshell, Project Cost Management is all about keeping expenses in check without compromising on productivity during the project life cycle. Estimate Costs. Control Costs

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Resource Guru

MAY 9, 2023

Process-wise, it’s common to use a project budget spreadsheet (no judgment from us—we love spreadsheets). Resource forecasting (estimating your resource needs over a given period) is a key part of budgeting as an agency. To create a resource allocation plan, consider: What information did you gain during the resource estimation stage?

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PM Times

APRIL 7, 2021

Most companies now seek project managers who follow the PMO processes like Waterfall or Agile and many C-Level executives support the PMO process. However, a formally adopted PMO process to implement and closely monitor projects and portfolios does not account for everything occurring in IT.

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ProProfs Project Management

MAY 6, 2021

Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) : The work breakdown structure breaks down the project processes into doable tasks and lets the teams estimate cost and create schedules. As the team progresses, cycles can be adjusted. Monitoring the progress and adjusting the cycle build.

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Wrike

JUNE 24, 2021

Every successful project needs a great plan. But how can you develop a project plan that’s actionable and easy to implement? More than 28% of projects end up failing due to inaccurate estimates and poor project planning. What is project planning? Project milestones. Project deliverables.

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Teamweek

JULY 8, 2018

Criteria that must be met for the project to be considered complete. An estimate of the funding which will be needed to complete the project successfully. A cost-benefit analysis that measures the project costs against its benefits to determine the most beneficial course of action. Determine Project Dependencies.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Evaluate Make a cost-benefit analysis and show how you plan to measure those gains against the cost of the project. Explain the Project Approach Here you want to briefly explain how you’ll meet the project goals and objectives. Describe the project management methodology and resources that will be used.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 22, 2021

Resources are the largest contributor to successful project delivery , and project managers spend significant time planning and managing their activities. Both resource and project managers work in tandem to develop resourcing strategies for projects. Challenges of Resource Management in Projects. Essential read.

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Herding Cats

MAY 10, 2019

requires making estimates) ? Project Risk Management: A Combined Analytic Hierarchy Process and Decision Tree Approach,” Prasanta Kumar Dey, Cost Engineering , Vol. The Effectiveness of Risk Management: An Analysis of Project Risk Planning Across Industries and Countries,” Ofer Zwikael and Mark Ahn, Risk Analysis , Vol.

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Herding Cats

MAY 11, 2019

requires making estimates) ? Project Risk Management: A Combined Analytic Hierarchy Process and Decision Tree Approach,” Prasanta Kumar Dey, Cost Engineering , Vol. The Effectiveness of Risk Management: An Analysis of Project Risk Planning Across Industries and Countries,” Ofer Zwikael and Mark Ahn, Risk Analysis , Vol.

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Workamajig

JANUARY 11, 2021

Actual dates are different from planned or estimated dates. Actual Effort: The actual effort spent to complete the activity, as opposed to the planned or estimated effort. Actual Expenditure: The actual expenditure spent to complete the activity, as opposed to the planned or estimated expenditure.

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Epicflow Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Risk Analysis: Essential Components A risk is an event or circumstance with either a positive or negative effect on a project. To understand the impact of a risk-bearing event, a project manager should carry out a proper risk analysis to mitigate potential threats and avoid roadblocks to successful delivery.

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MPUG

APRIL 15, 2022

Now, the standard for project management, on the other hand, it would have been typically process-focused. A step-by-step through those aspects that were described in the guide, the knowledge areas, and concentrating on the project life-cycle from beginning to end. Estimating has not changed. Jeff: Oh, yay.

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International Institute for Learning

AUGUST 10, 2022

To quantify risks, ask for a range, rather than a single estimate, for example, pessimistic value and optimistic value. Actively maintain a project risk register to measure the success of your risk efforts. Watch out for motivational bias when performing subjective or qualitative risk analysis.

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Function Point

MARCH 27, 2023

There’re several reasons causing this problem, including a lack of proper techniques and estimation, optimism bias, and pressure from superiors to speed up the project. How to solve it: Get experience from previous projects and historic reports to get reasonable expectations when setting up deadlines.

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Function Point

MARCH 27, 2023

There’re several reasons causing this problem, including a lack of proper techniques and estimation, optimism bias, and pressure from superiors to speed up the project. How to solve it: Get experience from previous projects and historic reports to get reasonable expectations when setting up deadlines.

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Teamweek

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Proven project management processes help move a project towards completion. These include: Planning & scheduling Resource management Risk management Task management & monitoring Reporting. Ensures smooth communication between the project team and clients. Improves planning by providing realistic work estimates.

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Epicflow Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Activity Duration Estimates Review . is a process of detecting risks related to the time allowances for activities in particular or a project in general, with the width of estimates range indicating a respective level of risk. is the description of all activities planned for completing a project. Analogous Estimating .

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