Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

If you don’t have the right tools to do the job, it’s much harder to deliver a successful project. Add project management software or testing tools (or whatever else you need) to the project budget. Allocate people to do quality work Make sure you have enough people in the project team to create a quality outcome.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Without a plan, projects are in trouble. Project planning is one of the first and most important aspects of project management. Using project planning templates can help you schedule tasks, estimate budgets and allocate resources. Why Use Project Planning Templates?

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Epicflow Blog

JULY 5, 2022

Estimation of project cost is one of the core practices of the project initiation stage, which becomes the basis for the approved project budget. At the same time, the forecasted cost should not be too overestimated or underestimated. What helps make cost estimation simple and efficient?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Yes, you could use SharePoint, but that’s another cost and even then, the system is clunky. No Cost or Resource Tracking Features: Projects are expensive and costs must be closely monitored to make sure you don’t overspend the budget. This is shown in each bar of the Microsoft Project Gantt chart.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

It does help with projects though. Making an educated guess about project tasks is a good skill to have. In this article I’ll share estimating techniques for schedules and budgets: the kind of things we need to know to get projects done. We create estimates mainly for project budgets and project schedules.

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Teamweek

AUGUST 1, 2022

The project is spiraling out of control, scope creep is closing in, and you’re losing sleep because of all the stress. Unfortunately, this scenario is all too common for project managers. . Project cost estimation can be challenging, especially when the project is complicated and has many moving parts.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 31, 2023

Each task and phase of the project has a due date, which means your project has a schedule. Budgets are also part of a project. You need money to pay for the resources to meet the demands of the project within the time allotted. A project budget outlines these expenditures.

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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.

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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

JANUARY 8, 2021

The more accurate your estimates, the more likely you’ll keep to your budget and deliver a project on time. Having a tool to identify and collect costs for your labor, materials and more is the first step to running a successful project. Download the Project Estimate Template. Project Budget Template for Excel.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In project management, one of the key factors that contributes to the successful completion of a project is a well-structured and comprehensive budget plan. Understanding the importance of a project budget plan is crucial for project managers and stakeholders. This enhances productivity and reduces delays.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 29, 2021

However, at the beginning of your project when your risk log is empty, it can be a bit of a challenge to think of all the stuff that might need to go on there. In this article we’ll look at common project risks so you can start filling up your risk log and making the right plans. Some examples of internal risk are: 1.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

It goes even further because you can click into someone’s name and see the projects they are working on and their available free time. For example, Runn will flag up some people who have similar skill sets. For example, I’ve just been working on a proposal for a project. Do you need to know how much a project costs?

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Workamajig

AUGUST 6, 2019

Mastering the art of creating a project budget is a crucial skill for any agency. Learn how to create a project budget in our new article. So much of your success as an agency depends on getting the project budget right. Overestimate it and you risk losing the project altogether.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 9, 2022

In this article I’m going to give you some specific actions you can do to improve your business acumen. If you like, you can download a summary of this article as a free checklist so you can work through the actions at your own pace. Investment decisions shape what projects the company does. So what’s it all about?

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Wrike

MARCH 24, 2020

Effective project budget management is one of the most critical components of successful projects. As many as 27% of projects go over budget, which can negatively impact client relationships and profits. One in six of those over-budget projects nearly doubles the original estimate. . Here’s how: .

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 29, 2020

These are things that Wrike and ProjectManager.com have in common; however, ProjectManager.com has more features than Wrike to help facilitate a successful project. When it comes to monitoring your budget, ProjectManager.com keeps you on track. You don’t need to use another software tool for budget tracking. MS Project.

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Teamweek

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Top-down estimating is a form of estimation where existing knowledge of similar projects is used in the estimation process to produce a ballpark figure for the total cost. Like other methods to estimate a new project’s cost , top-down estimation has advantages and disadvantages. What is top-down estimating?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 24, 2023

A rough order of magnitude estimate is used to give you a very high level view of potential project costs. Ideally, you’d be able to provide a definitive estimate, carefully created from loads of input from subject matter experts and plenty of research on past projects and their budgets. When do you use a ROM estimate?

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Constraints are things that limit our projects. Budgets, timelines, and agreements are familiar sources. For example, the projects must be delivered by a certain date. For example, IF the project costs more than planned, THEN there are multiple potential impacts. Constraints also create risks.

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LiquidPlanner

MAY 17, 2023

Resources, in project management terms, are the people, supplies or equipment needed to get tasks completed. For example, if your project aims to roll out hands-on training to 3,000 factory workers about how to safely use a new piece of equipment, then you are constrained by how many trainers and pieces of demo equipment are available.

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Resource Guru

JANUARY 17, 2023

The importance of project scope The dangers of not following project scope best practices How to write a project scope: a checklist of what to include How to define project scope 7 project scope steps to get started Project scope example: Website redesign Your project scope will change (and that’s fine).

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 23, 2018

These are relatively simple questions, yet the project management field has developed many different techniques to answering these questions. For example: When you define the tasks, do you: Follow a prescribed template or formal “standard” to plan the project? A top-down example. How long will the tasks take?

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MPUG

JUNE 19, 2023

In this article, we will define change orders and provide steps for how to integrate change orders in Microsoft Project. What is a Change Order In project management, a change order refers to a documented request that modifies a project’s original scope, schedule, or budget. Here are some common examples.

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Velociteach

APRIL 11, 2023

While both documents can be updated, this typically does not occur unless there are significant changes in project direction. The charter is tailored to the project’s needs. For example, large, complex, external projects require more formality than small, internal ones.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Things you’ll learn about parametric estimations in this article: Pros and cons Use cases Real-life examples How to do parametric estimating How Toggl Track can help you create accurate estimates And more! Parametric estimating is a statistical technique that estimates project costs, durations, and resources.

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Wrike

MAY 25, 2023

Try Wrike for free Understanding Construction Project Management Construction project management is a complex process that involves planning, coordinating, overseeing, and guiding a construction project from start to finish. Quality Management : The project must meet the required standards and specifications.

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MPUG

APRIL 2, 2024

The project manager is responsible for coordinating the work of the team, monitoring progress, and making any necessary adjustments to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget. PM is used in a variety of industries and can be applied to projects of different sizes and complexities.

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MPUG

JULY 10, 2023

In this article, we’ll review some of the common terminology you’ll come across when working with project controls, especially from an earned value environment perspective. Actual Cost Actual cost (abbreviated as AC) is simply the total amount spent on the project so far. And it’s really easy to work out.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

It’s a combination of processes and tools a project manager applies to discover threats and opportunities that may impact a project. You can find links to other articles that explain each process and tool in more detail. Short Glossary of Project Risk Management. You’ll get the whole risk management process below.

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Teamweek

AUGUST 17, 2022

Project Controls narrow the differences between a project’s plan and its execution. As a result, you stay within budget and meet project deadlines. Projects need to meet goals and expectations. A project plan helps you chart out a path towards meeting these goals. What are project controls?

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Velociteach

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Constraints are things that limit our projects. Budgets, timelines, and agreements are familiar sources. For example, the projects must be delivered by X date. For example, IF the project costs more than planned, THEN there are multiple potential impacts. Constraints also create risks.

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nTask

DECEMBER 21, 2020

One way to be productive and ahead of your game is to adopt project management techniques to project manage your life. After all, what is life but a string of projects? So how would you project manage your life? These project management knowledge areas include: Project Integration Management.

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Teamweek

JANUARY 22, 2024

One common technique that helps project managers handle resources efficiently is resource leveling. In this article, you will learn: What resource leveling is When to use resource leveling The key benefits of resource leveling Real-world examples of resource leveling The risks of resource leveling Key resource leveling strategies And more!

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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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Function Point

APRIL 5, 2023

Without a good brief, chaos ensues: the work doesn’t meet the client’s expectations; the studio is frustrated with the changing vision and constant revisions; the project ends up over budget. In this blog, we’ll cover 4 tools that will help you create better briefs and run more profitable projects. What is a creative brief?

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Wrike

MARCH 1, 2022

TCPI forecasts a project’s possible outcome and alignment with the budget. It shows how to allocate and use available resources to deliver projects on time and within budget. The TCPI project management index helps gain insights into potential projects in distress and future budgetary risks.

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