ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 12, 2024

If human resources are your most valuable resource, you better give them the attention they need to get their work done. Finally, we’ll see how project management software allows you to better manage your workforce. One way to make sure you’re supporting your team and project alike is with workforce planning.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

It takes longer 5. Better decisions 3. Better risk management 4. Built-in support system Challenges and risks that arise from working in teams Experience levels Having to stay on top of changing dynamics Productivity paranoia How to overcome the disadvantages of teamwork In summary. Difficult to reach consensus 3.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

I bet you have plenty of project management processes, don’t you? One for risk, one for escalations, one for changes, issues, new project kick-off, closure, logging dependencies… the list goes on and on. The bottom line is this: having processes doesn’t guarantee that your project will be any better than if you didn’t have them.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

If you’re not working from an agenda or you don’t manage those meetings, that can be true. Let’s take a look at 10 different types of project management meetings and define them, and we’ll start with the definition of what a project meeting is. But meetings are critical for project planning and team collaboration.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

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. What Can You Use a Microsoft Project Gantt Chart For?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Having many projects to manage in a portfolio can be daunting. There are many ways to do this and one of which is lean portfolio management. Let’s first define lean portfolio management and then delve into how it works. This will give you an idea if it’s the right strategy to execute your portfolio management. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 15, 2023

Project managers need to manage their stakeholders expectations. Stakeholders are going to want regular updates and project managers can use these stakeholder presentations to manage their expectations. ProjectManager has reporting features to manage stakeholder expectations. What Are Stakeholder Expectations?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 19, 2023

One of the tasks of the general contractor is to track those work hours to manage labor costs and keep everyone paid. Following that, we’ll go step-by-step on how to make a construction timesheet and provide you with a free template to download to help you get started with your construction timesheets.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 31, 2023

These IT project management templates are essential to get those jobs done properly. ProjectManager has dozens of free project management templates for Excel and Word that IT managers need when working on web development, software development, mobile app development, network configuration and so much more.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 5, 2024

Plus, most people understand them, which makes them a fundamental tool for project managers. Another advantage of calendars is that they can be used in most project management methodologies, unlike other tools like Gantt charts or kanban boards, which are better for waterfall and agile teams respectively.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Construction project management has five phases, the same as any project. To help you manage your construction projects better, we’ll even add a few free templates. What Are the 5 Construction Phases? Understanding what goes into each of the five construction phases is the first step to controlling your project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 10, 2023

If you’ve been on LinkedIn recently, you’ve probably seen someone in your network sharing that they have earned the Generative AI Overview for Project Managers badge by completing a PMI training course. It’s not aimed at any particular job type or role, and you don’t need any project management experience. The short answer is yes.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

In addition, we’ll explain what a process implementation plan is and the steps to create an implementation process. Then, you’ll find out how project management software can help you reduce waste and save time. There are just some examples, but any change to business processes requires process implementation.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

Project execution’s key purpose is to complete the work defined in the project management plan and to meet key project objectives. During this phase a project leader will focus on these key processes: Managing people. When you’re executing a project, you need to manage a lot of things: resources, costs, schedule and more.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Managing a program or portfolio of projects involves many things, but utmost importance should be given to resource management, especially organizational resources. To start, resources can include labor, management, expertise, equipment, finances, energy, land and time. What Are Organizational Resources?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2023

There are some industry-specific budgeting templates, too, but all of them will help you forecast costs, which is the first step in running a tight budget and delivering a successful project. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software, but our website is a hub for all things project-related.

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Inloox

DECEMBER 11, 2018

There was a lot going on at InLoox in 2018, which is also reflected on the InLoox blog. 9: Pulse of the Profession 2018: Success in Disruptive Times by Managing Projects Effectively Disruptive trends like artificial intelligence or big data impact project management substantially. The goal is: faster, better, stronger.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 10, 2022

A good governance model requires every project to have a project sponsor and while you read about sponsorship all the time on blogs like these in reality I still come across people who don’t know who their sponsor is. We recommend: Project Management Plan Template. But what does governance on projects actually look like?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

When you’re a PMP, program manager or portfolio manager, you need to deliver all those multiple projects on time and within budget. This requires an organization with a well-developed project management process. This is done by using a project management maturity model. What Is Project Management Maturity?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 26, 2022

Since site analysis is so important, we’ll first define it and detail its purpose in construction project management. Since site analysis is so important, we’ll first define it and detail its purpose in construction project management. What Is an Architecture Site Analysis? Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

When working in information technology (IT), an incident can shut down a network or server and stop work, which is why IT incident management is so important. Before we go into the process of IT incident management, let’s first understand what the term IT incident means and how IT incident management is defined.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2023

That’s why construction cost management is so important. Knowing exactly what construction cost management means and what a construction cost is can be the difference between project success or failure. We’ll go over those definitions and explain the construction cost management process so you can manage projects better.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

This is commonly called lean project management. What Is Lean Project Management? Lean project management focuses on delivering a manufacturing project with more value and less waste. To work, lean project management relies on continuous improvement. What Are the Benefits of Lean Project Management?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Maybe it felt like there was no clear goal, or that the requirements kept changing. Requirements are essential for any project, yet they are often one of the most difficult aspects to get right, especially if you work in an environment where there are high levels of uncertainty or change. They are the product specifications.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

So thanks to it we can pull work in the right moment, make certain decisions and actively manage the flow. What is really sad, I saw many "kanban transformations" where the whole change is only about starting using kanban boards. Let's imagine a Project Manager assigns 10 tasks to somebody this is a PUSH system. Kanban Card.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2022

That’s what business process management is all about. Business process management looks at the processes a company employs to deliver its goods or services to its customers. The business then finds ways to execute better so it can ultimately benefit its customers. What Is Business Process Management (BPM)? It has to be.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

A while back, I asked project management experts w hat we should be aware of as we go into the new year to achieve their most successful year ever? I’m sure you take away tips and ideas for making this your best year yet managing projects at work. Would you like to make 2023 a successful year for your projects?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Managing information costs and managing information security for those costs are part of making an IT budget. We’ll also discuss the importance of an IT budget, who’s involved in making one and what’s included so you don’t miss any crucial steps. ProjectManager’s Gantt charts help you plan, manage and track IT costs.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 14, 2020

It’s a cliché to say that nothing is constant except for change, but the adage certainly applies to anyone who has ever managed a project. But not all change is equal in a project. But not all change is equal in a project. Some changes happen to you, yet others are requested. What Is Change Control?

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Scrum.org

MAY 29, 2023

That’s roughly the flow of this blog post. Hence the title of this blog post. They lack the support from management to resolve persistent impediments. Everyone can identify the areas that need improvement, but the motivation to change the situation is nowhere to be found. In particular, during the Scrum events.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Gantt charts have been a fundamental project management tool for over a century, and it’s easy to understand why. The only difference from a Gantt chart used in any other industry is that it manages construction tasks. ProjectManager’s construction Gantt charts help you plan, manage and track projects in real time.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 31, 2023

We’ll show you have to create one to better manage your project. Project management software helps with project backlog. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software that has kanban boards that can help managers and their teams manage their project backlog. What Is a Project Backlog?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Project planning is one of the first and most important aspects of project management. 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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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 28, 2021

But with a traditional project management methodology, such as waterfall, you set everything up first and then you’re stuck with it. But the waterfall methodology is only one way to manage a project. Other project managers prefer a more iterative process, like scrum. What Is Rolling Wave Planning?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 5, 2022

There’s also a workload chart for managing teams and making sure their workload is balanced. This Excel dashboard template can manage your work, but it’s a static document that must be updated manually. Project management software automates that process. Having a task list is the first step to controlling your work.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2023

Contractor management is a process to manage the contractors and make sure they’re doing what they need to do, when they need to do it and meeting quality standards. Being able to manage outside contractors is facilitated by the use of project management software. Learn more What Is Contractor Management?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 5, 2021

Project planning, scheduling and control all go together when managing a project to stay on time and meet your deadlines. Schedule control is used in project management to monitor your activities and tasks to ensure you’re proceeding as planned. Project schedule control also means updating your project processes and managing change.

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