Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

Tip: Make sure you have the project management tools and testing software that make your life easier. 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.

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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

The Gantt chart is one of the most important tools in a project manager’s toolbox. One side is a spreadsheet that collects important project data and the other is a visual timeline that shows the entire project from start to finish. What Can You Use a Microsoft Project Gantt Chart For? That’s just one disadvantage.

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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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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. You can import any CSV file.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

When it comes to managing them effectively, understanding the differences between projects and operations is key. Projects vs operations The short answer to the question: “What’s the difference between projects and operations?” These are all great sources of examples of projects. More on that later.

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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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Teamweek

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore an in-depth review of their key features, pros and cons, integrations, and pricing. What is the best project cost management software? Toggl Track: Accurate time tracking , detailed reporting, and profitability tool 2. Timeular: Time tracking and leave management tool 3.

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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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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.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 26, 2021

Using an RFQ is not exclusive to project management and can be found across many industries. In project management, the RFQ is used as a mechanism in procurement and helps the project managers meet the goals of their budget. The RFQ also makes suppliers or vendors costs. Why You Need a RFQ Template. That depends.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

You’re a professional services firm, but PSA tools just aren’t robust enough to manage the resource requirements for in-flight projects and the pipeline for workload management. I’ve spent a long time looking at a number of resource management and capacity planning software tools and I loved this one. You sell your time.

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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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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 29, 2020

With a suite of online tools, Wrike can help you begin to bring order to a project and its tasks, but it can only take you so far. Wrike allows you to manage tasks, but it fails to follow through on its promise of a fully-fledged project management solution, forcing some to find a Wrike alternative. MS Project.

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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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MPUG

JULY 24, 2023

Testimony now shows that EVM provides one of the most efficient and meaningful tools available to measure and report project cost, schedule, and performance. When EVM is applied properly and consistently, it takes the guesswork out of estimating project progress and performance.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Whether you’re tailoring your resume with project management skills , preparing for an interview, seeking to earn a certification , or simply seeking clarity in meetings, this list of top project management buzzwords should prove to be an invaluable tool. Capacity Planning To identify the number of resources (e.g.,

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LiquidPlanner

MAY 17, 2023

In this article we’ll look at what impact resource constraints have on getting work done and how they affect project schedules. How do resource constraints affect project delivery Resource constraints on project delivery affect your team in these ways: Project timescales Project cost Team skills Let’s take a look at each of those.

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Teamweek

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We compared the best time and billing tools accountants can use to track time and bill clients. In this article, you’ll find detailed reviews of these tools comparing their features, pros, cons, and pricing. What we like Toggl Track is not only an easy-to-use time-tracking tool. But which one’s right for you?

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Management Plans The project management plan is created at the beginning of the project and describes how the project will be executed. 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.

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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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nTask

DECEMBER 8, 2020

These elements will result in better management of the use of the available resources present in the resource pool so that the project is developed under the defined budget and not go overboard. Pro Tip: nTask is equipped with plenty of road-mapping tools. What is the Importance of Resource Planning in Project Management?

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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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Velociteach

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Management Plans The project management plan is created at the beginning of the project and describes how the project will be executed. Constraints are things that limit our projects. Budgets, timelines, and agreements are familiar sources. For example, the projects must be delivered by X date.

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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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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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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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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 23, 2018

When you look at the various techniques, there are a lot ways to answer those original two simple questions I pose at the top of this article. Here’s a look at how to use top-down and bottom-up planning to identify and estimate your project tasks. During the project planning phase, I’ll detail the specifics and refine the actual costs.

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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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Teamweek

JANUARY 28, 2021

And yet, according to PMI , over 11 percent of project investment is wasted due to poor project performance. Using project tracking software can help you reduce waste and deliver projects profitably. In this article, we look at: What is project tracking software? What Is Project Tracking Software?

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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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Teamweek

JANUARY 22, 2024

Knowing how to monitor and manage project resources can make or break that project. One common technique that helps project managers handle resources efficiently is resource leveling. Resource allocation becomes easier and more efficient with a resource management tool like Toggl Plan.

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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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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. Short Glossary of Project Risk Management.

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nTask

MAY 5, 2021

Cost benefit analysis allows you to choose the options that minimize risk while giving you the greatest potential benefit in the see of options in front of you. Using the benefit cost analysis tool allows you to minimize risks and maximize gains giving your project the best chance at being a success. Limitations of CBA.

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Wrike

AUGUST 25, 2023

Project coordination involves bringing together various aspects of a project, from planning and organizing to managing teams and resources. This article will explore the importance of project coordination, the essential skills needed for successful coordination, the tools and techniques available, and how to overcome common challenges.

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