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What Is an IT Budget? IT Budgeting Basics (Template Included)

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This will include an accurate estimate of decentralized IT spending and shadow IT spending, the former being the distribution of functions, control and information, while the latter is IT-related hardware and software use without the knowledge of the IT department. That spending can come from a range of sources.

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Resource Requirements in Project Management: A Quick Guide

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Once one understands what resource requirements are in project management, next there is estimating what those resources will be and managing them. Using the project teams to mine their knowledge of the work and historical data can also play a role in estimating the project scope. What Are Resource Requirements in Project Management?

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IT Financial Management (ITFM) Best Practices

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It should include estimates on decentralized IT spending as well as shadow IT, that is IT used without knowledge of the IT department. In order to know what you’re spending and to monitor that it doesn’t go over your budget, it’s important to track those costs. The IT infrastructure should support the operations of the business.

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General Conditions in Construction: Definitions & Best Practices

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We’ll go further, explaining how to estimate general condition costs and how general conditions compare to construction specifications and general requirements. Then there are the project costs, in which general conditions offer infrastructure and resources for the general contractor and trade subcontractors to complete all project phases.

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The Importance of Operational Project Management for Businesses

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Operational project management deals with the planning, organizing, monitoring and controlling of resources to achieve project objectives. Both rely on effective planning, execution and monitoring, and both require strong leadership and clear communication. What Is Operational Project Management?

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How to Build and Implement a Project Strategy

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Some examples of operational projects are routine maintenance, training programs and upgrades to the IT infrastructure. Estimate Resources Resources are the people, equipment and materials you need to complete the project. Who’s Responsible for Creating the Organization’s Project Strategy?

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Strategic Project Management: Planning Strategic Projects

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For example, some operational projects include routine maintenance, training programs, upgrades to IT infrastructure, etc. They’ll lead that project in planning, executing, monitoring and controlling as well as closing the project. It may or may not directly impact the strategic goals of that company. But that’s only the start.

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