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. However, the main challenge of this process is that it has to be performed under conditions of uncertainty – you can forecast only the approximate budget you’re going to spend on a project.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2024

We’ll go over that and link to free project management templates that can help you in this process. The creation process for an organization’s project strategy is in the hands of leadership and management. Estimate Resources Resources are the people, equipment and materials you need to complete the project.

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Resource Guru

APRIL 13, 2023

Monitoring and controlling a project is an essential part of any successful project process. So come with us as we go down the rabbit hole of monitoring and controlling, and show you just how important it really is. In this article, we’ll cover: What is monitoring and controlling in project management?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 31, 2023

Deliverables can be both the result of the project itself, but also the results of the process of the project, such as the project plan , reports or other documents. Monitoring & Controlling: To ensure the project is proceeding as planned, you need to set up mechanisms for monitoring progress. What Is a Project Manager?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2021

In this article we’ll look at the types of artifacts in project management, typical documents for each type. Artifacts are categorized in the PMBOK® Guide – 7 th edition into 9 different types and that’s what this article is going to look at. The article will be updated in due course. What is an artifact? Logs and registers.

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ProProfs Project Management

MARCH 18, 2020

In simple terms, the Project Management process is the art of managing all components of a project from starting to closure using a structured scientific methodology. Let’s learn about the whole process while discussing 5 project management steps of a project life cycle. The processes in this phase are: . Initiating.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Scope management is a combination of processes and tools that help to identify tangible and intangible project outcomes. After that, these integrated processes help to describe, control, and validate the work to be done by the project team in order to create those outcomes. Then, you can dive deeper into each process and tool.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

A project budget contains the financial details of your project, including the estimates of all the money you need to layout to lead a successful project, from resources to materials. Monitor project expenses with this Excel budget template. The budget is the life’s blood of your project, so you need to monitor it accurately.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

In this article, we'll explore these crucial areas for a Scrum Product Owner's success. These artifacts drive the development process and help in making informed decisions about what to build next. Estimation Techniques Accurate estimation of user stories is crucial for planning sprints and releases.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 20, 2023

In this article we’ll look at the types of artifacts in project management, typical documents for each type. Artifacts in the PMBOK Guide – Seventh Edition Artifacts are categorized in the PMBOK® Guide – Seventh edition into 9 different types and that’s what this article is going to look at. What is an artifact?

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Wrike

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Accurate construction cost estimates are crucial for successful project planning and execution. Understanding the Basics of Construction Budgeting Accurate cost estimation is the cornerstone of construction budgeting. Moreover, accurate cost estimates play a crucial role in financial planning and control.

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Planview

JULY 29, 2021

Risk management is one of the core project knowledge areas, an essential and ongoing process which can be described as the methodical process of identification, analysis and response to project risks involving several major phases which are similar to all projects. The Risk Analysis Process in Project Management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 3, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn about 20 things to include in a project plan. Talk briefly about your approach to delivery, what project life cycle you are going to follow, and the project planning process. Monitor and control methods. If your company has a standard risk management process, refer to that here.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2022

At White October we continuously reflect on our process to refine the way we work. By setting a common basis the team will have a clear focus to support the decision-making process , and ways to measure whether success is achieved. These can be broken down in smaller, more manageable sub-tasks and estimated by the team.

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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. process, policy, practices, perceptions, etc.) Also known as continuous process improvement.

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Resource Guru

JULY 19, 2023

You’ll see their advice and tips throughout the article as we attempt to create more context and practical tips. It refers to the systematic process and sequence of activities that an advertising agency follows to execute advertising campaigns and deliver services to clients. Unsurprisingly, that starts with your processes.

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Teamweek

JULY 29, 2022

Inaccurate time estimation is the cause of 25% of failed projects. Learning how to estimate time for a project is tricky, but critical to its success. In this guide we’ll go over: What is time estimating in project management? Why is estimating time for tasks important? What is time estimating in project management?

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LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

When teams have a good project risk management process in place, then you can identify and deal with all the project’s risks in an appropriate and thorough manner. an estimate of three or more on the scale mentioned in No. Estimation. But there are ways you can mitigate and manage risk. Assign owners. And who doesn’t want that?

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Proofhub

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Remote Employee Monitoring to Boost Employee’s Productivity Keeping a record of the remote employees’ work is now an easy game Working remotely is now the norm. It’s been estimated that by the year 2027, flexible workers will make the majority of employees in the U.S. Remote Employee monitoring is the answer to all these questions.

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Kiron Bondale

AUGUST 8, 2021

In my last article, I had written about our current personal project of moving from our current home to a new house in a different city. As our family is a long standing team, the Develop Team process is less relevant than the Manage Team one and significant effort has been spent to ensure that team members are engaged, motivated and focused!

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 26, 2021

A request for quote (FRQ) is part of that process with the request for proposal (RFP) and request for information (RFI). Using this free RFQ template for Word makes that part of the process easier. When you’re in the process of creating a contract with a vendor or contractor, one of the big points to settle on is price.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 31, 2023

The underlying assumption that the work is well-defined, and the required effort can be easily estimated is a shortcoming of these approaches. Monitoring and reporting processes are complicated and become lagging indicators. Work packages are small enough to be estimated and assigned. Done are the items that are complete.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Chapter 5 covers the agile project management model and then the rest of the book covers the process and project lifecycle in detail, with chapters on governance, scaling and performance measurement. It talks about measuring and monitoring velocity during an iteration too. Agile Estimating and Planning by Mike Cohn.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This is a guest article by Brantlee Underhill, Managing Director, PMI, North America. By McKinsey & Company’s estimates, this equates to a potential of three months of learning loss in math and one-in-a-half months of learning loss in reading.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2022

The APM Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring and Control Guide (2015) defines rolling wave planning as ‘the planning density that is achieved at different moments in time. The next step in the planning process is to create a project schedule for the first wave, in conjunction with the team. Wordery Amazon UK Booktopia Bookshop.org.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The IIBA UK 2020 survey reports that the top 5 areas that a business analyst is responsible for are: Requirements analysis Elicitation and collaboration Workshop facilitation Requirements life cycle management Business analysis planning and monitoring. Get in touch and let me know so I can update the article!). Interpersonal skills.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 29, 2021

In this article we’ll look at common project risks so you can start filling up your risk log and making the right plans. It’s our job to facilitate the discussion and extract those risks so they can be actively managed: that’s the risk management process. Poor estimating. Sometimes the estimates are just rubbish.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 13, 2022

Project selection is the process of evaluating projects to ensure that they align with your strategic objectives and deliver maximum performance. This process is done in what is called a feasibility study, which is part of the project initiation stage. The Project Selection Process. What is Project Selection?

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Gartner estimated that AI may replace 80% of project management activities by 2030. A recent article in Harvard Business Review described “How AI Will Transform Project Management”. In this article, I consider how emerging trends may impact the profession. I say, “Bring it on!” I look forward to the opportunity.

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Teamweek

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In this article, we’ll analyze some of the best Hubstaff alternatives and look at: Key features Pros and cons Integrations Pricing Disclaimer: The information below is accurate as of February 14th, 2024. Top features Non-intrusive time tracking : Toggl Track doesn’t take screenshots or monitor URLs and app activity.

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Scrum.org

MAY 23, 2021

This article aims to give you a couple of tips to become more aware of your metrics. Organisations and processes are complex adaptive systems. For example, knowing that velocity is monitored influences the estimation of story points by the team. Embed data collection in the working process. Agile maturity score.

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Productivity Land

MARCH 26, 2024

In this article, we will explore how businesses harness the power of visualization to transform raw data into actionable intelligence. Enhancing Decision-Making Processes In today’s fast-paced business environment, timely and informed decision-making is crucial for success.

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Teamweek

MARCH 4, 2024

In this article, you’ll learn about key features, pros and cons, and pricing for each tool. What’s missing Toggl Track doesn’t take employee screenshots or monitor app and website activity. Estimated vs actual comparison : Track work progress and budgets by comparing estimates against actual time spent on tasks and activities.

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Teamweek

JULY 12, 2023

Resource capacity planning is the process of determining the amount of a resource you need to meet demand. In this article, you’ll learn how to do capacity planning for your agency to deliver projects on time without overworking your team. Estimate demand. Monitor capacity and make adjustments. Match resources to demand.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 18, 2021

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? I suggest that before going all-in (the application process), you should consider analyzing the job description for Scrum Master anti-patterns first. Delivery scapegoat : The Scrum Master is expected to accept full responsibility for the delivery process.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2020

More seriously, weather forecasts have helped us narrow our decision-making process. When dealing with uncertainty, and the weather holds a lot of uncertainty, forecasts are of value to narrow our decision-making process. In his article, I really like to use this diagram to pursue the planning/forecasting conversation. .

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Function Point

APRIL 13, 2023

Here at Function Point (FP), we are constantly working with creative firms, advertising agencies and digital agencies to define internal processes and workflow management better using our agency software. This includes setting a schedule of deadlines for the completion of a job and assigning workers to each necessary step in the process.

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