Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 16, 2020

You can use the book two ways: either as an end-to-end discussion of the tools relevant throughout the project life cycle, or to dip in and out depending on where you are in the project today. I saw a webinar he gave and he’d hand-drawn many of the slides, which gave a personal and informal touch to the content.

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Productivity Land

JUNE 7, 2023

By using a tool that monitors the entire project lifecycle, from inception to completion, you can ensure that all stakeholders are happy with the final product. To avoid disputes and misunderstanding Project management software can help businesses avoid disputes and misunderstandings related to their projects.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 3, 2022

It’s a guide to how the project will be managed. And as a project manager, it provides the guardrails and guidelines for how you are going to do your job. So what does go in the project management plan ? In this article, you’ll learn about 20 things to include in a project plan. Be pragmatic though.

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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

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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at the causes of team conflict on projects, how to identify conflict and resolution strategies so you can all get back to work. 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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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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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 way to avoid this is to estimate costs upfront before the project starts.

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MPUG

JANUARY 3, 2022

In 2021, we asked you to share your biggest frustration with the project management tool(s) that you use. Then, we followed with a pop up poll and asked you which tools, alongside Microsoft Project, you’re using within the Microsoft ecosystem and beyond to manage your projects. Happy New Year!

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MPUG

JULY 24, 2023

Testimony now shows that EVM provides one of the most efficient and meaningful tools available to measure and report project cost, schedule, and performance. When EVM is applied properly and consistently, it takes the guesswork out of estimating project progress and performance.

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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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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. Execute the PM Process with Templates & Tools.

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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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Moira Alexander

APRIL 24, 2017

Evidence-Based Project Management - a self-paced course that covers which project management strategies, tools and techniques are most effective by analyzing evidence-based research. It also includes insight into the project life cycle plus analysis, planning, design, and evaluation.

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Resource Guru

JANUARY 17, 2023

Project scope is the project manager’s best friend. 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!”.

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Proofhub

MARCH 2, 2021

Agile is essentially a project management approach that includes practices and principles useful during each project life cycle. The shorter development-oriented cycles are known as sprints; the developers focus on improving the service or product during these manufacturing periods. What is Agile Methodology?

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PM Basics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

They don’t know how to state what an entry-level Project Manager should know. In this article, I will outline what you need to know to cover the requirements in the job descriptions. Can You Grasp Project Management? Project Managers that interview candidates suffer from the “curse of knowledge.”. Thanks in advance!

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ActiveCollab

MAY 18, 2021

They allow them to supervise project-related events, milestones that will happen during the project's life cycle, and occurrences. One of the calendars often used is a resource calendar, your go-to view while planning a project, managing your team members, or assigning tasks and bookings.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 30, 2017

I’m pleased to be working with Devart, the company behind TMetric, to bring you this sponsored article. I can’t add more hours, so I’m always on the lookout for productivity shortcuts and tools that will help. I’m a little biased about iMindQ because I have worked with the team there and used their tools for years now.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

By embracing a clear, structured, and flexible framework, each phase of the project's life cycle can be optimized for efficiency, risk mitigation, and stakeholder contentment. Increased Flexibility The project's ability to adapt to changes with agility is due to a framework imbued with flexibility enhancements.

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Resource Guru

MARCH 31, 2023

Project execution is perhaps the most difficult stage of the project life cycle. And it’s where you’ll discover whether you can react and adapt as a team to push the project forward and over the finish line. What challenges in the project execution phase can you face? What could possibly go wrong?

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Proofhub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Basically, project management in eCommerce is the foundation that ensures an online store not only launches but also succeeds in the cutthroat digital industry. The article explains the key stages of eCommerce project management and provides tips on implementing it in the best possible way.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 25, 2019

In this article, we’ll look at the causes of team conflict on projects, how to identify conflict and resolution strategies so you can all get back to work. First, let’s look at where you get conflict during the project life cycle and who is involved. What is Team Conflict?

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MPUG

AUGUST 21, 2023

When this assessment precedes risk identification and analysis, it can improve project outcomes and foster stakeholder satisfaction. Educate them on the concepts and how the result of the discussions can further support successful project outcomes. Probe into areas that are important to the outcome; use scenario-based questions.

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PM Basics

APRIL 24, 2018

When I googled “software development life cycle definition” I found different variants. All in all, it is a life cycle : “A project life cycle is the series of phases that a project passes through from its start to its completion. Why Do You Need a Project Life Cycle?

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MPUG

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In fact, almost all possible Hybrid-Agile approaches can be managed within the MS Project software using its Agile features. The Agile, as well as all traditional features, are available in MS Project 2019 Online Desktop Client. We’ll build Sprint plans within the project and manage the integrated Hybrid-Agile aspects.

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MPUG

APRIL 4, 2022

Regardless, a project always will have a definitive end. The role of a project manager (PM) is not only to plan, execute, and track a project, but that of closing a project properly. MS Project actually provides a number of functionalities with which a PM can close a project.

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PM Basics

OCTOBER 28, 2022

As a result, project owners and your boss get frustrated. Control Scope is a set of processes and tools that help you to ensure the scope of work doesn’t change much compared with the initial project plan. Also, these processes help you to include changes that you agreed with the project owners.

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MPUG

AUGUST 17, 2020

In this article, I will cover the fundamentals of WBS with the definition, the key concepts which drive WBS development such as rolling wave planning and progressive elaboration, and best practices for using WBS in predictive (Waterfall) and adaptive (Agile) life cycles. It’s also used in earned value management (EVM).

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MPUG

AUGUST 17, 2020

In this article, I will cover the fundamentals of WBS with the definition, the key concepts which drive WBS development such as rolling wave planning and progressive elaboration, and best practices for using WBS in predictive (Waterfall) and adaptive (Agile) life cycles. It’s also used in earned value management (EVM).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Now I’ll be honest with you, gamification is not going to work in every project context for every stakeholder. And then as and when you see it is an appropriate time, you can use the tools. We see this as well with tools. Virtually, there’s a number of different tools here. So my next question for you.

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Wrike

APRIL 25, 2023

This is useful for projects of all types and sizes, whether simple or complex. This article explains all you need to know about project charters: what they are and why you need them, essential elements every charter must contain, and different project charter templates to bring your project planning together.

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Resource Guru

JANUARY 29, 2024

Two of the most established resource management tools in the space are Resource Guru ( 4.7 It affects team well-being, project deadlines, and ultimately—client relationships. This is why Resource Guru offers robust clash management features, helping you make sure bookings across the project life cycle run smoothly.

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PM Basics

JUNE 5, 2018

Ideally, you can run a project with one of them alone. Agile Project Management is an approach that combines plan-driven phases with agile ones in one project life cycle. However, I believe that for a Project Manager it is a natural development. A PM should select the most appropriate tools and techniques.

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Resource Guru

MARCH 16, 2023

Between project leads, project owners , project managers , and aaalll the other roles on the list, we know—it’s easy to get confused. But communication breakdowns happen all the time, especially in bigger projects where it’s easy for information to get lost between people, processes, and tools.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

First, we decompose project outcomes into deliverables. You need to use a Work Breakdown Structure to decompose a project into deliverables. Project life cycle and best practices of the industry and niche will guide your decisions. You can add a form to collect emails at the bottom of an article or in a sidebar.

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