ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Every project is different, of course, but the differences when managing software development projects are especially so, due to its distinct life-cycle processes. What Is Software Project Management? Software project management is the planning, managing and tracking of software development projects.

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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. There’s also a checklist of project artifacts by phase at the end, which you can use as an aide-memoire for creating your own documentation. The article will be updated in due course. What is an artifact?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

It’s a project communication plan template, but it focuses on the summary milestones to hit during the project life cycle. It’s not pages and pages of your approach to a project communications strategy. Things you might include through the life of your project are: Steering Group or Project Board briefings.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 30, 2022

I try really hard not to, but sometimes it takes me forever to get one article written or to get round to doing a difficult task. I wouldn’t say I do this a lot, but I do know of project managers who do. You put your stakeholder management plan together and then put it in the (virtual) drawer and forget about it. Wasting time.

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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. There’s also a checklist of project artifacts by phase at the end, which you can use as an aide-memoire for creating your own documentation. The project deliverable is a new app. What is an artifact?

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Backlog A list of tasks, features, or requirements to be addressed by an agile project manager or team and is often associated with Agile methodologies. Baseline An original plan for measuring performance and tracking changes. Business case An organization will develop a document to justify the investment in a project (i.e.,

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 8, 2021

In this article we’ll look at how project teams can better work with the IT team so that that group can be ready to ‘receive’ the project when the time comes to handover the work. That effort stops when you leave the project. Statistics from the 2021 Project Management Report. Delegate planning.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

You should look at what happened on past projects because that helps mitigate risk on your current project. PRINCE2® encourages you to dig into lessons learned all through the project life cycle to help you make better choices. Document lessons learned for future projects. How are we doing it?

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MPUG

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

I was lucky that the internet was still in its infancy at that time, and I didn’t have to learn project management through dubious resources. Today, the internet is full of articles that define the five phases of overall project management as Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Controlling (M&C), and Closing.

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nTask

AUGUST 2, 2021

Attentiveness to the different stages of the project management life cycle will help you make sure that all the processes are running smoothly and you are on track. In this article, we explain the five phases of the project management life cycle. What Is Project Life Cycle?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Conflict should be a healthy part of any team’s development, and it’ a good way to challenge requirements and ensure that your business case and plans stand up to scrutiny. If you prefer to watch videos instead of read, skip on to the videos in each section that summarize the article. What is team conflict?

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

On the other hand, the term “project value” has had multiple interpretations based upon the type of project, when in the project life cycle the term is used, and who is using the term. The importance of understanding value appeared several decades ago in articles discussing systems engineering activities.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

What Is a Project Management Methodology? A project management methodology is a set of principles, tools and techniques that are used to plan, execute and manage projects. Project management methodologies help project managers lead team members and manage work, while facilitating team collaboration.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 22, 2023

The courses are wide-ranging and cover everything from project management methods including agile methods, risk management, the project life cycle, project management tools, project implementation and change management. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 24, 2023

It builds in a lot of variance, so if you can’t create an accurate estimate because you don’t have all the detail (which is… always before you’ve done the planning), the ROM figure will give you a ballpark estimate based on best guesses and with plenty of hedging built in. Not sure if ROM is right for your project?

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MPUG

APRIL 25, 2022

In my previous article , I discussed the importance of a baseline, and how, without one, a PM doesn’t have a yardstick, per se, to measure with. Project Management presents many tools and techniques for the management of a successful project. In other words, EVM helps you quantify the performance of a project.

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MPUG

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The Agile, as well as all traditional features, are available in MS Project 2019 Online Desktop Client. In this article, I will explore how to create an end-to-end Hybrid-Agile plan with MS Project 2019 software starting with a Traditional Waterfall project. Build the Traditional Project. Hybrid Models.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 13, 2022

ProjectManager’s interactive Gantt chart organizes tasks, links dependencies, sets priorities, filters for the critical path and sets a baseline to measure planned versus actual effort in real time. Organize the project you select on ProjectManager’s Gantt chart— Learn More! The Project Selection Process.

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MPUG

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

For project managers, benefits realization management is a new topic, though elementary information is available in the PMBOK Guide, 6 th edition. It will be an important topic to know for the upcoming Project Management Professional (PMP) exam, next year. However, in this article, our focus will be on projects.

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The Lazy Project Manager

APRIL 6, 2021

A value-driven resource management is designed to help a business reduce project resource cost , increase billable/strategic utilization, beat market volatility and more. This article would help you understand how a value-driven resource management can become a major game-changer for the PMO and become a profit centre for the business.

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Resource Guru

MAY 9, 2023

Agency resource planning and management processes help you align the right people with available project work. Project success and satisfied clients will naturally follow. Boost team performance and productivity Resource management and planning help workload planning. Sounds appealing, right?

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MPUG

DECEMBER 5, 2022

An organization’s project governance framework provides project managers and teams with structure, knowledge base, support, and tools to for managing their projects. Project governance is an oversight and controlling function. A general approach and methodology for defining project life cycle and phases.

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PM Basics

JANUARY 22, 2019

Let me put this straight: Project planning is a challenging and complex activity. You need to apply knowledge and skills from all aspects of project management. Nevertheless, project planning is a structured and logical process. In this article, I’ll show you a proven workflow. Every step is important.

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MPUG

JANUARY 16, 2023

Project Planning. Project management is more than a set of processes. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge ( PMBOK® Guide ) – Seventh Edition sets out to codify different areas of what project management involves in eight performance domains. Project work. That’s what this domain is all about.

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Alan Parker Blog

MAY 16, 2024

The Project Life Cycle The project life cycle describes the phases of a project from initiation to closure. These phases are: Initiation : Defining the project at a broad level and establishing its feasibility. It provides them with a level of false confidence that their project is delivering.

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LiquidPlanner

APRIL 27, 2022

In honor of National Superhero Day on April 28th, this article gives tips on how we can rise to “superhero status” as project managers. Successful projects can make you feel extraordinary, while failed ones can leave you feeling like the villain. The post How to be a Superhero Project Manager appeared first on LiquidPlanner.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 22, 2021

Resources are the largest contributor to successful project delivery , and project managers spend significant time planning and managing their activities. Both resource and project managers work in tandem to develop resourcing strategies for projects. What is project resource management?

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MPUG

JULY 24, 2023

Introduction Earned value management (EVM) is a Project management methodology that integrates schedule, costs, and scope to measure project performance. Based on planned and actual values, EVM predicts the future and enables PMs to adjust accordingly. PV is also known as budgeted cost of work scheduled (BCWS).

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ProProfs Project Management

MARCH 18, 2020

Let’s learn about the whole process while discussing 5 project management steps of a project life cycle. Initiation is the very first phase of project management, and it is all about measuring the value, benefits, and feasibility of the project. Initiating. The processes in this phase are: .

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Ganttic

JULY 30, 2017

I stumbled upon a research paper by Zohar Laslo titled Project portfolio management: An integrated method for resource planning and scheduling to minimize planning/scheduling-dependent expenses. How couldn’t you if it’s a paper on PPM and resource planning and it’s about keeping your projects in the budget.

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Resource Guru

APRIL 13, 2023

It runs alongside the execution phase and plays a key role in ensuring that your project stays on track and that your project team is fully supported. In this article, we’ll cover: What is monitoring and controlling in project management? What is the importance of monitoring and controlling in project management?

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Resource Guru

JANUARY 17, 2023

It’s what we lean on throughout the project life cycle. It keeps us on the straight and narrow all the way to project success. We might think that “oh, I don’t need a project scope, I’ve done thousands of projects like this!”. As project managers, defining and planning projects is what we do.

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nTask

JANUARY 12, 2022

Project scheduling is a critical part of the project life cycle. It determines if the end results of a project will be achieved within the set timelines. However, project managers often face challenges when they start scheduling their planned work, as it requires careful consideration of various underlying factors.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

The desire for a project management framework that sustains deliverability, supports the required cadence, and remains faithful to an adaptable methodology is now within reach. Optimized Delivery Cadence Another benefit is the establishment of a delivery cadence tailored to the project's specific demands through cadence adjustment methods.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Whether you are a seasoned project manager or just starting out in the field, having a comprehensive glossary of project management terms is essential to your professional growth. This article aims to provide you with just that – a comprehensive guide to project management terminology that every professional should know.

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MPUG

AUGUST 21, 2023

Or do you have a Plan B, C, D, and E? Projects can reflect very different attitudes toward risk management. By gauging the risk appetite of stakeholders, a Project Manager can understand the relative importance of achieving or missing specific project or work stream objectives.

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Epicflow Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

This article is inspired by the webinar featuring Epicflow co-founder Jan Willem Tromp and professor Mario Vanhoucke based on his latest book “The Illusion of Control: Project Data, Computer Algorithms and Human Intuition for Project Management and Control”.

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