Epicflow Blog

AUGUST 31, 2021

Reduction of project costs and at least avoiding significant cost overrun is one of the high priority tasks for a project manager. However, it usually becomes challenging due to a great number of factors: underestimation of project costs, uncontrolled changes, poor resource allocation, etc.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

I’ve been managing software development projects for more than 11 years. Risk management is arguably the most crucial piece in my project management approach. Therefore, I spent lots of time and effort creating a practical risk management process. So, let’s dive in!

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A PMO, or project management office, can be an internal department or an external group or agency that defines and maintains the standards for a company’s project management. However, all three can use PMO templates to support project programs and portfolios.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

It’s with this cost baseline that you can make cost estimates for each task of your project and see if you’re on target or overspending. Let’s take a moment to fully understand this cost management basic concept and how you can use it to keep your project on track. How to Create a Cost Baseline.

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PM Basics

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In this article, you’ll find the real-life project risk management plan example. It comes from my practical experience working on software development projects. Below the example, you’ll find all the required information and resources to create your Risk Management Plan quickly and for free.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 21, 2019

Many costs can appear over the life cycle of a project, and an accurate estimation method can be the difference between a successful plan and a failed one. Projects bring risks, and risks bring unexpected costs. Excluded costs. Independent reviews of estimates. Challenges of Cost Estimation.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

What do you need to know to succeed at project management? While there’s some truth to that joke, it’s not helpful to the student or the experienced professional who is looking for a way to understand the myriad responsibilities of being a project manager. What is PMBOK in Project Management? Everything!

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2018

One of the biggest challenges of every project manager is project constraints. They limit a project, and they can quickly endanger your project’s success. Hence, it’s important to know all possible constraints, their influences on each other and the project management tools that address those constraints.

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Binfire

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This is the part where project management principles come into play. Companies can improve results and reduce risks by using project management principles in online assessments. This blog post will discuss how project management principles can improve online assessment results.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So, picture this: you are transitioning from your current position into a project management career. The industry didn’t matter; it was about translating my work experience into specific project management industry-recognized terms and managing projects.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

To keep to your schedule and manage costs, you need to gather and process project data throughout the five PMBOK project management groups. What Are the 5 PMBOK Project Management Process Groups? Project management software helps project managers stay on top of each of these process groups.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2022

Can project management software facilitate this work? A capital improvement plan (CIP) is used by organizations to make smart budgeting decisions on which large projects or purchases to pursue. It can be used for related planning, engineering, design, appraisal or feasibility study costs. Financial Analysis.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

That’s what PMIS comes in, which is an acronym for project management information system. A project management information system (PMIS) is how information needed to run a project is organized. It collects and uses project information through one or more software applications. What Is PMIS?

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Wrike

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Accurate construction cost estimates are crucial for successful project planning and execution. A well-developed budget lays a solid foundation for managing costs and ensures that projects are completed within financial constraints. Contingency funds: Account for unforeseen circumstances and potential risks.

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Herding Cats

MAY 10, 2019

Risk Management is essential for development and production programs. Information about key project cost, (technical) performance, and schedule attributes is often uncertain or unknown until late in the program. Effective Risk Management 2 nd Edition , Edmund Conrow, AIAA, 2003. Risk Management Papers. “A

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Teamweek

AUGUST 25, 2023

To help you avoid this, we’ve created this guide with tips and best practices for how you can create a solid project baseline that sets your project up for success. What is a project baseline in project management? A project baseline in project management is a clearly defined starting point for your project.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 9, 2019

A bad hire can cost your business valuable workplace productivity, not to mention nearly 20 percent of their salary on average. And that’s just a couple of reasons why workforce management is so important. Whether you’re in IT, construction or retail, mastering the basics of workforce management can benefit you immensely.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 13, 2023

Recommended Option – Analysis along multiple dimensions of the benefits and costs of each option, leading to one. A Business Case is done in collaboration between a Sponsor and Senior Management. The business case supports development of the Project Charter. Competitive analysis – Who are the competitors?

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nTask

MARCH 25, 2022

Another consequence that your company or team might face due to improper closure of a project is unofficial project hand-off. It is always promising to transfer all the documents and reports of the project to the client officially and transfer your responsibility. What were the risks and issues?

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Herding Cats

MAY 11, 2019

This blog page is dedicated to the resources used to manage the risk encountered on software-intensive systems using traditional and agile development methods. Let's start with a critical understanding of the purpose of managing risk on software development projects. reducible and irreducible ?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 1, 2019

Sometimes leading a team, project or organization goes well. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you crisis management techniques to help you successfully lead during a disaster. In Review – Crisis Management: How to Lead During a Crisis. Then on the project side, Jennifer recalled one in which the market was doing poorly.

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Epicflow Blog

MAY 18, 2021

Changing requirements is what project managers often have to deal with. Successful project implementation depends on a number of components that are important and interrelated. Changing requirements are a common phenomenon in the project lifecycle that can become a real obstacle to a project’s success.

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ProProfs Project Management

JANUARY 21, 2020

Project managers , who have just begun working on a project, may find it really stressful and time-consuming to manage multiple tasks, especially if they don’t know the basics. . Imagine you get a promotion as a project manager and are now solely responsible for various management tasks. Assumption.

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nTask

JUNE 8, 2021

Estimating projects is part and parcel of project management for any project. However, estimating projects with accuracy is not always so successful. In fact, many of the issues in project management can be traced back to failed attempts at estimating projects. Resource Management in nTask.

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Function Point

APRIL 12, 2023

But a lack of emphasis on the agency project management process can seriously derail your creative team’s best efforts. This is where a Project Management Checklist can help keep you on track. Even the most organized project managers need to take time to regularly reevaluate processes for efficiencies.

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MPUG

JUNE 19, 2023

Through the process of doing the work, we learn more about the subject of our work and the processes we employ for our project objectives. This learning may require adapting, and change orders are the mechanism to manage those changes. Project managers must have a change management process to assess and evaluate potential changes.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

What is A System for Value Delivery in Project Management Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you a project manager looking to improve your project management skills and help your organization grow? Take the next step towards mastering the value delivery system and project management.

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Epicflow Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

Is it at all possible when a great number of companies are cutting their expenses, postponing new projects, and reducing investments in an attempt to survive? The right approach to project and resource management can really help business organizations to become profitable and competitive even during tough times. In fact, it is!

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

In the realm of project management, there are various costs involved that extend beyond the obvious expenses typically associated with a project. These hidden costs, known as soft costs, can significantly impact the overall budget and success of a project.

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International Institute for Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In the past five years, there have been numerous articles discussing how Artificial Intelligence (AI), can and will benefit the field of project management. Advances in software development. The project management landscape will change significantly. Project Management Maturity.

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nTask

MARCH 31, 2022

Thus, cost estimation in project management is essential for predicting the project’s scope. The big difference between a project with and without cost estimation is that you’re somehow prepared for the latter as you’d have already predicted the budget constraints in your cost estimation process.

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Epicflow Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Project management involves creating lots of documentation. If you look into project management standards, you will find at least a dozen of various plans, multiple types of reports, and numerous other documents. A Business Case: Presenting the Idea of a Project . A Project Charter: From the Idea to Actual Work.

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Resource Guru

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

When resources are allocated optimally, projects can progress smoothly, reducing delays and rework. Improved profitability Efficient capacity planning can improve profitability by reducing resource waste and cost overruns. Plus, it’ll help you better estimate project costs and allocate resources effectively to maximize margins.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2024

Project managers are constantly making requests to the project management office (PMO). A project intake process is beneficial for an organization. We’ll explain why as well as what to look out for when evaluating those project requests. Project management is all about efficiency, after all.

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nTask

MARCH 17, 2022

Project management is a tricky business, the slightest negligence on your part can set off a chain reaction ultimately ending in failure. Go/ No Go decision determines whether a project is worth all the effort and investment or should it be halted. Go no go analysis, however, is a formal process with a set checklist.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Managing resources in professional services firms is crucial for maintaining sustainability and achieving anticipated employee performance goals. But unfortunately, many resource managers have to rely on approximation and guesswork because they don’t have the right tools and techniques. Let us begin with the basics.

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Workzone

APRIL 5, 2022

Choosing project management software has become a monumental project by itself. The number of project management software solutions available has exploded in recent years. Finding a project management software isn’t hard. Does the software you’re using meet your unique processes?

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