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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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. Burndown Chart A tool in Agile project management that tracks the work completed and the work remaining to help teams manage progress.

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nTask

JANUARY 4, 2021

Unnatural termination refers to when an organization that has backed the project or where the project is commencing chooses that they are no longer willing to invest resources, time, and cost that is needed to complete the project. Reasons Why Aborting Your Project May Become Necessary. The Senior Management.

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MPUG

MAY 15, 2023

.” I was a bit surprised by this because, in my experience as a project manager, I would have significant supplier interactions from the beginning of the supplier selection process. Managing procurement on projects comes in three main parts. Bid Review and Award Procurement starts with whom to select.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

Project value delivery drives to fulfill its intended purpose and deliver tangible value that is aligned with the business strategy, with support from both stakeholders and business leaders. This includes organizational culture, industry dynamics, regulatory requirements, technological advancements, and market trends.

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Teamweek

MARCH 5, 2024

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Proofhub

JULY 13, 2020

But before we get into that I’d like to share some key points that will help you understand what poor task management could cost a business : In a survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers , they reviewed more than 10,640 projects from 200 companies in 30 countries. During the review, they found that only 2.5%

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The Strategic Project Manager

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Enabled by technology, and accelerated by the pandemic, our world continues to evolve with “ The Rise of the Meta City “, as depicted and described in this fascinating Harvard Business Review article. It’s new headquarters, Charlotte, NC, is one of those growing satellite cities mentioned in the HBR article.

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Velociteach

APRIL 11, 2023

Regardless of the format, articulating the project’s intent is invaluable and harder than expected. Developing the charter often requires negotiating with stakeholders to align their support for the project. Including the project manager early in the process is advantageous. Risk management is an ongoing process.

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MPUG

MARCH 30, 2020

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. This article is meant to give some guidance for starting a PMO and eventually growing into a Strategic PMO (SPMO). Assessing Your Current Condition.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

These activities, although intangible, are essential for laying the foundation of a successful project. Soft costs in this context can include the implementation of project management software, collaboration platforms, and communication tools, as well as the time and effort spent on meetings, presentations, and discussions.

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Every year, numerous articles are written that describe new approaches to management and leadership practices. The focus of this paper is to discuss some of the challenges facing the linkage between artificial intelligence (AI), project management, and stakeholder relations management. By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. and Elissa Farrow, Ph.D.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Resource forecasting is essential in project management to predict the future resource requirements in an organization to complete projects successfully. It is a step-by-step process that project managers can implement to estimate and allocate resources effectively.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, organizations are increasingly turning to Professional Services Automation (PSA) projects to streamline their operations, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. However, embarking on a PSA project requires careful planning, strategic alignment, and adherence to best practices.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

However, defining and measuring project success can be a complex task. That’s where project success metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) come into play. In this article, we will explore the importance of project success metrics and how using a KPI dashboard can help manage and track these metrics effectively.

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Proofhub

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

For some, it is the team who works hard day and night to deliver every deliverable and deadlines within the project to make it successful. And for the rest, it takes the best of both (management and teamwork) to make a project successful. We will take a closer look at the various aspects of project management.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Machine learning requires data to rapidly identify patterns and process output. AI systems can be designed to learn from data and improve their performance over time, a process known as machine learning.” Design – The process of design is very data-intensive. Let’s explore a little further.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Key Elements of a Comprehensive Project Budget Plan A comprehensive project budget plan encompasses various key elements that provide a holistic understanding of the project’s financial requirements. This includes identifying the project’s boundaries and determining what is included and excluded from the scope.

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Epicflow Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It facilitates the optimization of project costs and can increase a project’s profitability. It helps plan future projects. It’s a good idea to select a resource management solution that provides visibility into all this data; we’ll discuss its capabilities later in the article.

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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. Taxonomy-Based Risk Identification,” Marvin Carr, Suresh Konda, Ira Monarch, Carlo Ulrich, and Clay Walker, Technical Report, CMU/SEI-93-TR-6, Software Engineering Institute, June 1993.

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PM Basics

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In this article, you’ll find the real-life project risk management plan example. It comes from my practical experience working on software development projects. A Risk is an uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on a project’s objectives. Qualitative Risk Analysis.

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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. Management of Novel Projects Under Conditions of High Uncertainty,” A.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

This article will explain project contingency, how to calculate contingency and how to manage it within the scope of your projects. What is project contingency? Contingency can be defined as additional resources put aside to address potential risk and uncertainty in a project. Does the funding include contingency?

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Even when you tell yourself that “this time is going to be different,” — but project costs somehow still manage to get out of control? Only 43% of projects are “mostly or always” completed on budget. Let’s talk about project cost management. ??. What is project cost management?

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MPUG

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

We surveyed MPUG members asking, “What is your biggest frustration, issue, bug, or pain point with the Microsoft Project tool?” ” The results are in… We’re addressing these frustrations with sessions, articles and live discussion with partners and Microsoft. Steep Learning Curve! Not the best for Agile!

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

With multiple team members working on various tasks, it can become challenging for project managers to verify that everyone is on track and contributing to the project’s success. Time Tracking Software Time tracking software enables organizations to monitor and record the time spent by employees on different tasks and projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2024

PMBOK 7 talks about the 8 project performance domains. This article reviews and explains the 10 project management Knowledge Areas from the PMBOK® Guide -- Sixth Edition. Basically, each Knowledge Area (which you might see abbreviated to KA) is a category of concepts and processes with a common goal.

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Herding Cats

MARCH 11, 2017

This quote demonstrates a lack of understanding of making decisions in the presence of uncertainty and the processes and events that create uncertainty. All project work has uncertainty. Uncertainty comes from the lack of precision and accuracy about the possible values of a measurement of a project attribute.

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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

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Understanding the key project assumptions is also helpful for documenting the project scope in a proposal or for a contract. Currency fluctuation can impact the project budget and margin. To mitigate this, you can assume a fixed currency conversion rate for the duration of the project. Impact on project planning.

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Herding Cats

AUGUST 12, 2016

Here's an article, recently referenced by a #NoEstimates twitter post. The headline is deceiving, the article DOES NOT suggest we don't need deadline, but that deadlines without credible assessment of their credibility are the source of many problems on large program. The Core Problem with Project Success. Just the estimate.

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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. Facilities.

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Project Bliss

JANUARY 30, 2022

Many organizations don’t fully understand the benefits of project management. This article was originally published on September 30, 2016, and has been updated. Can you easily explain the value you provide to an organization as a project manager? I showed him my documents and process flows. What do you do?”

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Workzone

APRIL 5, 2022

It’s no surprise that the project management space has grown so rapidly: More teams are working remotely with fewer resources Technology is expanding rapidly Project management software can do more and more to help teams stay connected and be more productive. Finding a project management software isn’t hard.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 26, 2020

And even if the project is successful, will the outcomes justify the cost and effort it took to achieve them? These questions, and ultimately the fate of the project, can be determined through a feasibility study. Before you can determine the potential impact of a project, you have to get clear on the project’s scope.

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MPUG

JANUARY 27, 2022

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Sam Bell’s course, Critical Path Modeling Using Microsoft Project (Lesson 3: Leveling and Resolving Resource Conflicts), being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. So if you think in two chunks there, it can be very helpful as you work through the process.

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Teamweek

APRIL 22, 2024

We’ll explore and review each platform, with key features, pros and cons, integrations, and pricing. Analyze project performance with the Project Dashboard, see total billable amounts , and get forecasts for project completion. Architects can also use Clicktime to manage resources, plan projects, and track costs.

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