MPUG

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Have you ever wondered about the history of project management, or how it evolved into its’ present day usage? This article will cover most of the major project management happenings throughout history. PMI on the scene. Software Development Approaches. Boy, I was wrong!

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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. Here is a list of common project cost risks.

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International Institute for Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In the past five years, there have been numerous articles discussing how Artificial Intelligence (AI), can and will benefit the field of project management. Recognizing the need for AI applications has been discussed in numerous journal articles. Harold Kerzner. Introduction.

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MPUG

OCTOBER 31, 2019

How does Microsoft Project calculate project costs? Most people assume that the calculation of project cost is the result of the formula, Standard Rate x Work. This simple formula is only a small part of a much more robust method of calculation available in MS Project. Close, but no cigar!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2024

PMBOK 7 talks about the 8 project performance domains. Material on the Knowledge Areas can still be found in the PMI web guidance which members have access to, called Standards Plus. This article reviews and explains the 10 project management Knowledge Areas from the PMBOK® Guide -- Sixth Edition.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

Schedule Management: Involves the formulation, monitoring, and regulation of the project schedule to ensure timely execution of project activities, optimal resource management, and mitigation of schedule risks. This article serves as a simple statement; a reminder of the actions taken within company operations and projects.

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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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MPUG

MARCH 30, 2020

PMI describes the Project Management Office (PMO) as a strategic driver for organizational excellence. Company A might not have a PMO, company B could have a PMO where the project managers (PMs) do not report to the PMO, and Company C could have a mature PMO where the PMs report to the PMO. Remember, People + Process = Success.

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Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Project Cost Management often puts people off. But there’s little your project sponsor, your client, or their Finance Director care about more than your budget and how closely you can stick to it. Project cost over-runs are common. The governance considerations for project cost management.

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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. What is a ROM estimate?

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nTask

MARCH 30, 2022

According to a report generated by PMI , 14% of the IT projects surveyed and started by companies in the organizational paradigm are deemed failures. If you are in a similar conundrum, then this article is for you. What is Project Cost Management? Importance of Project Cost Management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Applying Business Acumen To Your Project. Stakeholders are often most interested in project cost and the time it is going to take to finish the work, and your business acumen comes into play hugely here. Download my free checklist which summarises the actions in this article. Want to boost your business acumen?

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Teamweek

JANUARY 28, 2021

No one likes missed deadlines, delayed project deliveries, and failed projects. 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.

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Online PM Courses

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Project Management is a structured discipline. So, in this article, I round-up of all the PM formulas you need to know. The post PM Formulas: Understanding the Math of Project Management appeared first on OnlinePMCourses. The basics are rigorous and logical.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Applying Business Acumen To Your Project. Stakeholders are often most interested in project cost and the time it is going to take to finish the work, and your business acumen comes into play hugely here. Download my free checklist which summarises the actions in this article. Want to boost your business acumen?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 22, 2021

To utilize project resources effectively and ensure that they meet their anticipated performance goals, project managers play the role of both people manager and functional manager. Project resource management techniques address how resources need to be managed while working in different project situations. PMBOK Guide.

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MPUG

AUGUST 14, 2023

In pursuit of these objectives, a common challenge arises – sales personnel taking on some project manager responsibilities at the start of a project. While the intent may be to expedite project initiation and meet customer demands, this practice can lead to significant pitfalls that hinder project success.

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Herding Cats

MAY 10, 2019

Information about key project cost, (technical) performance, and schedule attributes is often uncertain or unknown until late in the program. Overcoming Barriers in Assessing Risk Probabilities,” Tom Kendrick , 2012 PMI Global Congress Proceedings , 2012. How to Deal with Project Risk Management Effectively In Your Organization?,”

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Herding Cats

MAY 11, 2019

Let's start with a critical understanding of the purpose of managing risk on software development projects. Information about key project cost, (technical) performance and schedule attributes is often uncertain or unknown until late in the program. How to Deal with Project Risk Management Effectively In Your Organization?,”

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MPUG

JANUARY 27, 2022

I like him because I don’t have the Gantt Chart over here, but also it gives me, as I say, the constraint and the date and the type as well as information, my overall project cost, and so forth, predecessor, successors, and the resources that are being allocated across the plan. Melanie: Again, that’s the activity ID.

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Wrike

APRIL 12, 2017

Essentials of Project Management Series – PMI. Cost: $400. This two -day course is designed for beginner project managers trying to manage projects on top of their regular job responsibilities. Online Project Management Training Providers. Access the Project Management Fundamentals course for free. .

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Online PM Courses

JUNE 3, 2018

There are two reasons why Project Estimation is a big deal for project managers. And second, poor estimates are often a primary reason for a project cost or schedule over-run. So, in this article, we’ll take a careful look at project estimation, to help you learn how to master the art and craft of doing it well.

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MPUG

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Kyle: Hello everyone and welcome to today’s MPUG webinar, “Understanding the Cost Model in Microsoft Project” My name is Kyle and I’ll be the moderator today. Today’s session is eligible for one PMI PDU in the technical category. We align our project management methodologies with PMI.

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MPUG

JULY 30, 2020

And I am a regular speaker for MPUG PMI chapters, and the Enterprise Architecture Conference. Rich: Just before we begin, Triskell is not just an Add-in to Microsoft Project. Triskell is actually a different type of system on its own, which does more than project management, more than portfolio management. Rich: Okay, very good.

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MPUG

JULY 30, 2020

And I am a regular speaker for MPUG PMI chapters, and the Enterprise Architecture Conference. Rich: Just before we begin, Triskell is not just an Add-in to Microsoft Project. Triskell is actually a different type of system on its own, which does more than project management, more than portfolio management. Rich: Okay, very good.

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Teamweek

AUGUST 27, 2020

Lean Project Management can fix this. In this article, we’re going to explore: What is Lean Project Management? What is Lean Project Management? Benefits of Lean Project Management. The Project Management Institute (PMI) did a great job of summing up what it means to deliver in line with a Lean mindset.

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MPUG

MAY 21, 2021

This one’s titled using MS Project to track and report on performance. And today’s session is eligible for one PDU in a technical category, the activity code for claiming that with PMI is on the screen now. I now have a project cost dashboard. Not for a single project. And it will.

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MPUG

JUNE 1, 2022

Today’s PMI activity code, I’ll have up on the screen here in a minute. I mentioned the five star because I saw this event is up on PMI. Jeff: PMI took a stand back and said, you know what? A project is more organic in a lot of cases. You can see that up here on the slide. Jeff, a big MPUG welcome back.

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