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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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

However, all three can use PMO templates to support project programs and portfolios. ProjectManager is project management software that’s more dynamic than static PMO templates, but if you’re not ready to upgrade, our site is rich with free project management templates for Excel and Word.

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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. You’ll get the whole risk management process below.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Like any project management baseline, a cost baseline is used to compare actual spend versus cost estimates. Ideally, the cost estimates and actual project costs numbers should match or, better yet, the actual costs should be lower than the cost baseline. How to Create a Cost Baseline.

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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. Reserve Analysis.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

This is anything from a sentence to a bulleted list that is comprehensive to reduce major project risks. And a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), which is a graphic breakdown of project work, is another part of this area. Project Cost Management. Project Quality Management. Project Risk Management.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2018

Let’s assume you’re running out of time and need to meet a certain due date. One of these tools is a Cause and Effect Analysis (also called a Fishbone Diagram), which allows you to quickly identify the roots of quality problems. Managing risks is an important task for project managers. Tool for Handling Risk.

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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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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

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.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Project managers use the five project management phases to structure projects and lead them from beginning to end. Each of these phases serve a specific purpose, and project managers must control them to ensure that the project stays on track. The project management process groups are the following.

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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. Creating a long-term, substantial capital improvement plan is aided by project management software. Financial Analysis.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

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 these programs do is help project managers to plan, execute and close their project. What Is PMIS?

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Wrike

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This guide aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of construction budgeting, offering insights into the importance of accurate cost estimates, the key components of a budget, steps to create reliable estimates, common challenges in cost estimation, strategies for more accuracy, and the need for review and adjustment of construction budgets.

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Teamweek

AUGUST 25, 2023

Helping measure project performance: Project managers can use the baseline to determine if the project is on track, ahead, or behind schedule. Enhancing cost management: It allows project managers to accurately monitor and control project costs. when estimating the costs associated with a project.

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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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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 9, 2019

It’s less of a singular management style and more of a company-wide process or software solution that’s implemented from the top down. This cuts back on waste and keeps your company output balanced against overhead costs. This is called Project Workforce Management. Know certain staff members that are morning people?

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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 Problem can be defined by performing analysis of the context and specifics of the problem to be solved. Competitive analysis – Who are the competitors? Why does the problem exist?

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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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Epicflow Blog

MAY 18, 2021

However, clear requirements are the key to a project’s success: according to the Project Management Institute , almost a half of unsuccessful projects fail to meet goals due to poor requirements management. In this case, project managers can make use of What-if analysis technique.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 1, 2019

In Review – Crisis Management: How to Lead During a Crisis. Jennifer noted that whether you’re leading a team , project or organization, things are either going well or poorly. Then on the project side, Jennifer recalled one in which the market was doing poorly. That resulted in costs going up for the work.

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ProProfs Project Management

JANUARY 21, 2020

Risk is any positive or negative event that can affect project execution. Any individual, team, or an organization that is interested in the successful completion of a project. Techniques/Analysis/Tools. GERT stands for ‘Graphical Evaluation and Review Technique’. PEST Analysis. Qualitative Risk Analysis.

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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. IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering , Vol.

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nTask

JUNE 8, 2021

Estimating cost efficiently is essential as without the required budget you and your team will be unable to complete the project, and this could lead to a project failure. Your Guide to Cost Benefit Analysis in Project Management. The average of these three is the project estimate. What-If Analysis.

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Function Point

APRIL 12, 2023

Without a strong agency project management process, even the most talented creatives suffer from poor time management, lack of project clarity and confusion, leaving agency leaders to risk missed deadlines, scope creep and refusal to pay. Two main categories make up your budget: direct and indirect costs. Here’s how.

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MPUG

JUNE 19, 2023

Resource Allocation If there are changes in the availability, capacity, or allocation of project resources, a change order may be required. This can include modifications to the workforce, equipment, materials, or subcontractors involved in the project. Identify potential risks and benefits associated with the requested changes.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

Functions Associated with Projects A system for value delivery encompasses a range of knowledge areas associated with the project lifecycle, including initiating, planning, executing, and closing (PMBOK, 2017). Organizations can optimize project performance and outcomes by integrating these functions into a cohesive framework.

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Epicflow Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

For a great number of companies, the previous recession has become an impetus for reviewing their project management processes and making them maximum efficient. If there’s only one bottleneck, they will only multiply when the number of projects increases. In other words, an overworked employee will become a bottleneck.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Soft costs in this context can include the implementation of project management software, collaboration platforms, and communication tools, as well as the time and effort spent on meetings, presentations, and discussions. This requires investment in monitoring tools, reporting systems, and project management methodologies.

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International Institute for Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The most common applications of AI are expected to be part of estimating and controlling project cost and time, as well as resource management by determining the strength of employee qualifications from assignments to selected project activities. Advances in software development. Marr, 2020, and Dalcher, 2022).

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nTask

MARCH 31, 2022

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. Well, project cost estimation is not just an invoice. Agreed, right? Expert Judgement.

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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

The process usually begins when a project initiator completes a project intake request form. This is then reviewed for the relative merits of the project being proposed. PMOs can use project management software to review and decide on whether to accept, reject or defer the request.

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Epicflow Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Having studied the business case, stakeholders will have more clear and realistic expectations of project outcomes. It can be used as a reference point to assess the project progress at all phases of a project lifecycle. It’s a scoping, planning, resource allocation, and risk identification tool.

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nTask

MARCH 17, 2022

For incremental projects, go no go analysis serves as a final checklist that determines whether the project should enter the next step or not. The checklists change with every project and there are no set standards to gauge performance over a period of time. The decision is usually taken at the end of a phase.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

It facilitates effective resource allocation and leads to the success of projects. Additionally, these are some of the critical benefits of resource forecasting in project management, which we’ll discuss below. Even though employees are assigned to the project, it does not necessarily translate into more revenue for the business.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 21, 2022

Creating and managing a project budget can be a daunting task, but it can be easy if you use the right project budgeting software. Projects can have several different types of costs that all need tracking in order to ensure that everything comes in under budget. What Is a Project Budget? Learn More!

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