Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

It is a team-based estimating approach to work out the efforts involved for achieving business goals. The organization consists of several software dev teams that develop different parts of our product. So we decided to try some online tools that would display the results on the screen for the whole team. What we needed.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 8, 2024

The general contractor will create project plans and schedules with Gantt charts , but subcontractors need different tools to execute their work. ProjectManager is award-winning construction project management software that has multiple project views that update in real time to foster collaboration.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Using project planning templates can help you schedule tasks, estimate budgets and allocate resources. Project management software does more than a static Excel or Word template, but using these free 12 project planning templates for Excel and Word is a decent substitute. Project planning templates are part of project management.

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Leading Answers

AUGUST 25, 2020

Project managers generally like plans and estimates so we can forecast when things should be done and how much they may cost. " So, when project managers hear about ideas such as "let's stop estimating," it can trigger a knee-jerk reaction. It sounds lazy and avoiding the hard work of having to estimate.

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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. The Microsoft Project Gantt chart is typically seen as the centerpiece of that project management software. Let’s look at Microsoft Project’s Gantt chart and see what is worthwhile and what is lacking in the essential project management tool.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

And then I log into my PM software and suddenly that simplicity that exists elsewhere disappears… Here are my wishes for the PM software industry for 2020. For example, imagine reviewing estimates from the project team. Would you like to add 20% to this estimate? Give us more data. Yes, I would.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 15, 2024

Organizing project documentation and final activities can be done more efficiently with the same project management software used to plan, execute and control the project. ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software that has unlimited file storage to hold all project documentation and make it easy to track.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

Also, if you have internal auditors or a Quality Assurance function, or someone in the PMO who can do an informal (or formal) project review, book that in as well. Quality assurance reviews, peer reviews, health checks and quality audits might sound scary for project managers – they’re not.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

How Software Reviews Happen. This is how the software review process normally goes for me. Software company: We’ve got a really cool product we’d like you to review. Software company: It does 1000 things and will take you hours to investigate and review thoroughly, but it’s really good.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 22, 2024

Resource management is difficult because work is unpredictable and people aren’t very good at estimating! Organizational culture, management expectations and lack of the right software to provide visibility into the problem all contribute to the headache. Resolve by resource optimization reports from your project management software.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 27, 2016

I last reviewed ProjectManager.com in 2013. Time to revisit the software and see what has changed. There’s also a neat feature where you can record up to 5 minutes of audio direct into the tool and share the resulting file with your team. See all my project management software reviews. General information.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In roles where time-tracking is useful, look into tools like Toggl , where your team can log how much time they spend working on each task. It can be helpful to compare estimates back to actuals to review how accurate the estimates were and inform future task planning.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 29, 2016

A Tool For Managing Multiple Projects. for just using this screen as a reporting tool. You can’t easily demand that they implement Microsoft Project Server and Sharepoint or tools like that, so this is a low cost way to keep the team on the same page. Full disclosure: I have not been paid for this review. It’s £7.99

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 26, 2023

Claire reviews the resource allocation reports in her project management software. But when resources are planned properly, you should have fewer delays due to lack of materials or personnel. Both are made easier by having software tools that can do the heavy lifting or modeling for you. Let’s take an example.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Parametric estimation is a crucial estimation technique in project management. That’s because parametric estimations are highly accurate and take some guesswork from your estimation process. What is parametric estimating? The more granular the parameter, the more accurate the estimate.

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TrustRadius Project Management

OCTOBER 27, 2022

If you want to ensure that your team can manage their complex projects and operations, ERP software may be the solution. ERP systems can offer companies robust tools to manage long and tasking workloads like accounting, scheduling, projects, and development. What is ERP Software?

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TrustRadius Project Management

OCTOBER 27, 2022

If you want to ensure that your team can manage their complex projects and operations, ERP software may be the solution. ERP systems can offer companies robust tools to manage long and tasking workloads like accounting, scheduling, projects, and development. What is ERP Software? Popular ERP Features and Functionality.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

This article, AlchemyWorks: Software Review [2018] , first appeared on Girl's Guide to Project Management. This article was sponsored by AlchemyWorks but all opinions are my own. The first time I looked at AlchemyWorks I thought… well, let’s just say it wasn’t the most stylish of tools I’ve used.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 3, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn about 20 things to include in a project plan. You can also talk about the project management tool you are going to use and your approach to document management. I use Vizzlo ( read my review of Vizzlo here ). It’s a guide to how the project will be managed. That’s a comprehensive list!

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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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Teamweek

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore an in-depth review of their key features, pros and cons, integrations, and pricing. 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?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2023

For project managers and program managers, productivity can be improved through various tools and techniques such as setting clear goals and objectives, breaking down tasks into manageable chunks, using automation where possible, delegating responsibilities effectively, tracking progress regularly and rewarding success appropriately.

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Teamweek

MARCH 8, 2021

Small business project management software helps you stay on top of your projects without feeling overwhelmed. In this article, we look at the top small business project management tools that are: Easy to learn and use. What should you look for in Small Business Project Management Tools? Record task estimates.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 18, 2023

In this article, we’ll dive deep into both approaches by looking at how they compare against each other as well as their associated costs. There are also risks associated with rushing through tasks, such as increased chances for errors or mistakes due to inadequate planning and execution. Limitations of fast-tracking.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 7, 2023

I’ve reviewed the Google Project Management course overall, and generally the content is a good representation of your average, straightforward project. The second Week 1 peer-reviewed activity is to create an email coalition for the Sauce & Spoon team, writing “influential emails” so you can sway decision-making.

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Productivity Land

JUNE 7, 2023

That’s why it’s important to have the right software to help you stay organized and on track. In this post, we’ll discuss 4 software options that are perfect for small team project management. Reasons why small teams need project management software? Best software perfect for small team project management 1.

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Teamweek

MARCH 1, 2021

In this article, we compare the best creative agency project management software. Creative teams, such as branding, web design, advertising, and marketing agencies, will find these tools useful for managing their day-to-day workflows. Here’s what we’ll cover: What is creative agency project management software?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 4, 2019

In this article, I’ll show you what project resource management is, set out a simple process to do it, describe the tools to help and give you tips to overcome some of the common issues. Step 2: Estimate Resource Requirements. In this step, you estimate what their commitment needs to be. Resource Management Definition.

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Teamweek

JULY 2, 2020

But, given the recent rise in remote work, managers are struggling to find agile project management tools that fit their needs. This article will guide you through the best agile tools, taking a look at their key features and costs to inform your buying decision! Agile Planning Tools. Let’s get started. Toggl Plan.

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Binfire

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Good task management software is a great tool to plan a project from the high-level concept ideas to the small tasks needed to complete the project. In fact, the most basic and yet the most important element of a project management software is its task management features. Creating task is the obvious most basic element.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2022

What tools do you use to prioritize your work? In this article, we’ll dive into the statistics and you’ll learn: The top challenges facing people managing several projects at once The key skills required for managing multiple projects The top tools for prioritizing work day-to-day. And unfortunately, not in a good way.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

For any organization, project management tools are a necessity. As the importance of project management tools becomes more widespread, it is no surprise that there is an abundance of reliable tools on the market. In this competitive world, it is important to have a successful project management tool. Advantages.

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Teamweek

AUGUST 1, 2022

Project cost estimation can be challenging, especially when the project is complicated and has many moving parts. In this guide, you’ll learn: What a project cost estimate is Why most project cost estimates are terrible How to create an accurate project estimate What to do after creating your project cost estimate.

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Teamweek

JULY 29, 2022

“ I’ve done this a million times–let’s skip estimating just this once.”. You rush through the beginning estimates only to miss deadlines, blow budgets, and draw raised eyebrows from clients. In this guide we’ll cover: What are project estimation techniques? What are project estimation techniques? Cost estimations.

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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. Teams use easily accessible visual reporting tools and update their status daily, which promotes transparency. Work packages are small enough to be estimated and assigned.

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Proofhub

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

9 Ridiculously Useful Time Management Tools Every Smart Manager Must Know About Use these top-rated time management tools to minimize time wastage and produce desired results. Without the right t ime management tools, the life of a manager can be pretty messed up. Top Features of ProofHub’s Time Tracking Software Timesheets?—?

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