ProjectManager.com

MAY 16, 2024

Then we’ll explore scenario planning in business and project management before explaining the steps that must be taken to use this process. However, scenario planning works by identifying a specific set of uncertainties, different potential outcomes, and using the set of assumptions to help guide the organization.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 24, 2023

IT service management (ITSM) is the process of how those services meet the needs of the end users who employ them. Over the course of this blog, we’ll discuss how ITSM is implemented, managed and delivered to meet the needs of an organization and how project management software can help facilitate those processes.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 26, 2024

Asana is a popular work management software that helps teams collaborate on tasks and projects. Microsoft Project is a popular project management software that has the tools that project managers need to manage teams and projects. As mentioned above, Asana is mostly used as a work management tool.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

What we might take for granted actually involves a great deal of work and investment. IT financial management (ITFM) covers the costs of keeping our network, servers and devices running. IT financial management is a bit more complicated than that and we’ll explain by more thoroughly defining the term.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 1, 2024

In my professional career I have been project manager for many years in different types of environments and for different types of projects. I have studied frameworks, methodologies, and bodies of knowledge in depth; all to serve my clients and teams as best as I could.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Since my book Collaboration Tools for Project Managers came out, one of the things I’m asked frequently is ‘how do I choose the right collaboration tool for my team?’. I’m delighted to be partnering with Genius Project today to bring you The 5 Step Expert Guide To Choosing Project Management Collaboration Tools.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 23, 2021

One example is the work-from-home trend. Even when conditions make returning to the office feasible, the genie of remote work isn’t back into the bottle. We’ve learned a lot over the past year about social distancing, hand washing, and, if you want to keep productivity chugging along, you need project management software.

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Online PM Courses

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

When we did our roundup of the 50 best Project Management Blogs in 2017 it quickly became one of our most popular posts. You folks do like reading about project management! So, here then is our list of the 52 best Project Management Blogs for 2019. How do People Consume Project Management Blogs?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Gantt chart has become a staple of project management. Henry Gantt was an American who worked as a mechanical engineer and management consultant. He’s best remembered for the tool that bears his name and his works in the development of what’s called scientific management.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 21, 2023

Most project managers can’t imagine running a project without Gantt charts. This tool has been in the project management toolbox for so long that it predates computers. We’re looking at the best Gantt chart software out there so you can make an informed decision when in the market to purchase one.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 2, 2021

Task management is essential to project management, teamwork and simply getting work done. Teams use task management software to execute tasks on time, within budget and with the right resources. But there are a lot of task management software solutions to choose from, and it can be hard to know which is the best.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2022

A business case is a project management document that explains how the benefits of a project overweigh its costs and why it should be executed. This can be a simple statement but is best articulated with some research into the economic climate and the competitive landscape to justify the timing of the project. What Is a Business Case?

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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. Finally, we’ll see how project management software allows you to better manage your workforce.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 28, 2021

If you’re looking for project management software, you’ll find countless options. Ultimately, choosing the right project management software comes down to identifying your needs and finding a good fit. Which one is the best for you? Checklists: Break large tasks into more manageable subtasks.

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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

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. However, the Microsoft Project Gantt chart is not without its limitations.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The ability to measure progress is how project managers keep projects on track. But if you’re working in an agile environment, the Gantt chart isn’t the right tool for your iterative approach to project management. A burn up chart is a tool used in agile project management to measure progress.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 11, 2022

It’s a way to look at your project, whether it’s project management, construction or manufacturing, and figure out how to execute it for the best value. There are many tools used in value engineering such as work breakdown structure (WBS), network diagram and Gantt charts. The best ideas will make it to the next phase.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 19, 2022

Every tool that helps define the project and make it more manageable is valuable. By following a workflow diagram, you don’t take unnecessary detours and complete your work faster. This lets you define the work, as well as standardize and identify key decision points in the process. Activities: This is your work.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 31, 2021

Smartsheet is a popular project management tool that describes itself as a “work execution platform.” This web-based application is best known for its unique use of spreadsheets. These spreadsheets or “sheets” are the foundation of the tool’s project management capabilities. How Smartsheet Works.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 4, 2021

Managing teams, no matter their size, is an incredibly complex task. This kind of precision demands the best team management software. 2021 Best Team Management Software Rankings. 2021 Best Team Management Software Rankings. Teams Page: See What Team Members Are Working on.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 15, 2021

Luckily, projects are also a group effort—for every project, there is a project team working together to make deliverables a reality. A project team is composed of individuals that are working together towards a common goal. This can include executives, a project manager, team leaders from different departments and team members.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

What are the project management skills that you really need to focus on today? I hear from project managers every week who aren’t sure what skills they should be building on. The way we do project management has evolved. That’s not to say that project management training is pointless. It’s not practical.

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LiquidPlanner

MARCH 16, 2022

Project management is a lot more complicated than relying on the luck of the Irish to ensure people are working on the right priorities at the right time. Luck comes along suddenly and unexpectedly in managing priorities without a project management tool. Was that really the best use of everyone’s time?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 15, 2023

Scrum is an Agile framework that has revolutionised how software development teams work. However, even with the best intentions, Scrum can be challenging to master. In this blog, we’ll explore mindful Scrum mastery and how it can help you improve your Agile practice. Recognise that everyone is doing their best.

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LiquidPlanner

APRIL 18, 2023

Introducing Tempo Mark Lorion provided an overview of Tempo, one of the largest, most successful application providers in the Atlassian ecosystem and a leading provider of portfolio management solutions. LiquidPlanner harnesses the power of ranged estimation to capture uncertainty for best-case, worst-case scenario modeling.

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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. But that’s not a superhero mindset, even the most difficult projects can be turned around with courage and some trusty best practices. First, let’s define what project success really means.

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LiquidPlanner

JUNE 13, 2022

These feelings are sometimes our reality in the project management world. We dread that next call from our customer, the project management office leader, or a company executive looking for answers or updates on our latest project. We can dread the inevitable fire drills that come with being a project manager.

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LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 20, 2022

How can you conquer these “project demons” that plagued you through 2021 and enter 2022 as a stronger project manager ready to meet and exceed your project customers’ needs and expectations? Decades ago, I adopted the Franklin-Covey System in principle #3 of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People to managing my work.

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LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Think your project management clients are your business’ bread and butter? From workflow creation to briefing to internal scheduling, provide your team with software that can help them streamline all project operations. Bonus points if it includes detailed task management, automated insights, and client management features, too.

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LiquidPlanner

JUNE 20, 2022

Resource planning is a discipline within project management software that ensures the most effective use of an organization’s team members and resources across the portfolio. What is the challenge of resource management? A project manager must then continuously monitor those resources for availability, utilization, and cost.

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LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

When I asked my wife about the theme for this article, she rolled her eyes with wonder on how I could geek out so much on project management. And once found, how do I convince my team to adopt and utilize the solution I propose? The solution and path to true love can be found by planning effectively. Magical solution.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 7, 2021

Each organization has its own set of dysfunctions, and hence solutions dealing with them need to be tailored specifically to that organization. The Problem : Parts of the leadership—particularly the middle management—pay lip service at best to the idea of becoming an agile organization. Is Agile a Fad or a Trend?

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TrustRadius Project Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Find out how an AIOps solution can eliminate these issues so that your small business succeeds in today’s technical landscape! AIOps tools centralize the operations management process and display everything on one dashboard. blog post to learn more! AIOps solutions can help with this problem! What is AIOps?

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LiquidPlanner

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This article offers several solutions to this challenge, providing prioritization, process and people tips and how technology can be leveraged. The temptation to pile work onto our teams is ever-present. Force yourself to identify what is most important and capture it in a list of priority work ordered from most important to least.

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LiquidPlanner

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Digital.com , a leading independent review website for small business online tools, products, and services, recognized LiquidPlanner as one of the best project portfolio management software options of 2021. Each solution was required to provide tools that enable data sharing, development, and analysis among team members.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

By Jeff Zircher Project Management Offices (PMOs) play a pivotal role in ensuring that projects are executed successfully within an organization. However, the traditional hierarchical management approach is evolving, giving rise to the concept of servant leadership within PMOs. Attracting and Developing Talent The Talent Challenge.

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