ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Here’s the good news: an executive summary is short. Here’s the bad news: it’s a critical document that can be challenging to write. The pressure of writing an executive summary comes from the fact that everyone will pay attention to it, as it sits at the top of that heap of documents. What Is an Executive Summary?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

In case you’ve only just stumbled across this blog, in 2021 I celebrated 15 years of blogging about project management. I reported on the state of the Gypsy Moth IV project : the restoration of a historic yacht. At the time, the project was desperately short of cash. Here are the top 15 articles year by year.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

A project proposal outlines your project’s core value proposition. The intent of the proposal is to grab stakeholder and project sponsor attention. Once you have people’s attention, the next step is getting them excited about the project. Questions to Consider When Writing a Project Proposal.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Developing software, like any project, is complicated and littered with roadblocks. Before we dive into how to make a bug report, let’s go deeper into the definition of a bug report and why it’s so important to software development. Project management software can help manage the process of identifying and fixing bugs.

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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

APRIL 8, 2021

Projects don’t just happen. How do you communicate that information with stakeholders and the team so they understand the project? You use a project brief, an important document that outlines what the project is about, to do just that. Read on to learn more about them, and how to make one for yourself.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Whether you’re looking to hire a construction superintendent or want to land that job yourself, you’re going to have to consider what you need or how to frame a resume to show you’re the one for the position. A construction superintendent is a professional who helps to manage projects and makes sure that they’re running as planned.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2023

Category: Training for students preparing for Project Management Professional ( PMP )® and Certified Associates in Project Management ( CAPM )®: BrainBOK review. BrainBOK is an online, reasonably-priced project management training program and toolkit for students preparing for PMP ® and CAPM ® exams.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Without a plan, projects are in trouble. Project planning is one of the first and most important aspects of project management. Using project planning templates can help you schedule tasks, estimate budgets and allocate resources. Download one or all and get your next project started right.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 1, 2019

When you’re proposing a project, you need several documents to back up your proposal. An executive summary is a short overview that gives the elevator pitch that sums up the major points. Executive summaries are critical for getting projects approved and off the ground. Why Use an Executive Summary Template?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 16, 2021

Stakeholders are very concerned with the progress of the project because they have a vested interest in its success. They want to stay in consistent communication with you and get reports on how the project is progressing over regular periods of time. But how it’s structured makes or breaks a progress report.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 15, 2023

A team meeting is a scheduled event in which people involved in a project will get together and have a conversation about topics related to that work. A secretary captures the meeting minutes, which are a summary of the discussion. A secretary captures the meeting minutes, which are a summary of the discussion.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Have you ever been a part of a project that just didn’t seem to be going anywhere? If so, then you know how frustrating and even maddening it can be to try to work on something without having a good understanding of what is required. What are project requirements? What are project requirements?

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 22, 2020

If you want better results from your team and your work, you should regularly stop to think about what was learned at the end of each project. At the end of each project, fill out this worksheet and watch how a little bit of reflection can help you achieve better results at work! Please check your email for your download link.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

For a successful project, you need an overall picture of your work performance information (WPI). Performance reports (like a project status report) do more than just show key performance indicators. They can also point out where there’s room for improvement and identify project risks. What Is Performance Reporting?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 16, 2021

Periodically, you’re going to need to report on the progress of your project. Not a status report, but a picture of the project and its movement over the course of a specific amount of time. A progress report documents the project and shows how far it has progressed in comparison to where the project plan expected it to be.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

Would you like to make 2023 a successful year for your projects? 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? And this article is a summary of what they replied. I’m sure you do. But what does it take to get there?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 13, 2020

In this article we’ll cover what you need to know about the different categories of PDUs and how many you need to get, plus some simple and free ways to earn PDUs in 2020. They are a measure of how much professional, continuous learning you have done. How many PDUs do I need? You’re in the right place! Ready to get started?

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Project Bliss

AUGUST 16, 2021

He noticed he would often find himself thinking about unrelated tasks while trying to complete a project. I used the Pomodoro technique while writing this blog post. How to apply the Pomodoro Technique. Among the many productivity hacks out there, the Pomodoro Technique is one of the simplest and most effective.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 17, 2019

You already know that a status report is a necessary task when running a project. A status report is an essential document in project management. The current state of the project is captured in these documents. It’s a great means to convey where the project’s at. Download The Free Status Report Template: Download Now. ?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Reporting – it’s what a project manager does. However, you may not know that there are several different types of reports, or how to specifically address those reports to particular audiences. It’s the kind of question project managers hear a lot. Status Reports. Related: Free Status Report Template for Excel.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

By Veronica Thraen As a new project manager (PM), getting noticed in the hiring process is not always easy. But how are you supposed to meet these expectations if no one will hire you due to lack of experience? Here are some resume tips to help you get noticed and, hopefully, land your first job as a project management professional.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

There are many ways you can gather all the data required to start, run and complete a project. But as involved as any project is, whether it’s big or small, there are fundamentals that remain the same. Here are nine free project management Word templates that will help you shepherd your project to a successful end.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

It is able to (with proper prompting) write poetry, generate code, plan vacations, translate languages and do much more. In November 2022, when ChatGPT was made available to the public, it put Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the spotlight for all people – not just ‘techies’ and those who have followed AI for a long time.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

That requires work, of course, and a lot of coordination between departments, which can be streamlined by project management software. That requires work, of course, and a lot of coordination between departments, which can be streamlined by project management software. Basically, it’s taking a marketing plan and executing it.

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Project Bliss

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Learn how to identify and help your team move through these stages of development to get the best from your team and your projects. By doing so, you’ll be able to… Understand how to manage group dynamics and build effective teams. Learn how to create a culture of trust and respect. Click To Tweet.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Projects are no exception. It’s necessary to define completion criteria, so that when your project ends, you can close and transfer the right documentation to the right people. The end of a project is but one of your project’s phases. Get Your Free Project Closure Template: Why You Need a Project Closure Template.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2019

BrainBOK is an app from Harwinder Singh, the project management expert behind the PMP® prep blog, Deep Fried Brain. How many PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition processes have Enterprise Environmental Factors as an input? Cost and plans: There’s a free version to allow you to test out a limited number of features. Take A Quiz.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

For example, I've seen Project Managers transition to Scrum Masters yet hold on to budgeting and forecasting, assign work to Developers, and provide status reporting to stakeholders. To make matters worse some organizations hold the Scrum Master or Product Owner accountable for many project management activities. Step 1 (5 minutes).

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nTask

MAY 27, 2021

There are many elements involved in planning a project. One such document that is one of the first to be created and used throughout the project lifecycle is the project brief. The project brief is an important document as it outlines the entire project from the get-go. What is a Project Brief?

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LiquidPlanner

JULY 11, 2022

A project manager’s role is broad. You need to concurrently write high-level summaries and dive into complex reports to keep projects on track. I’ll be honest, the expectations of the role have broadened since I became a project manager. Make sure you understand how your project fits into the bigger picture.

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Teamweek

AUGUST 16, 2022

And show how their investment will pay off in spades if they go with the right agency (you ). So, how do you ensure your clients are confident and excited to sign a marketing contract with your agency? So, how do you ensure your clients are confident and excited to sign a marketing contract with your agency? So let’s dive in.

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Resource Guru

JUNE 27, 2023

No industry or discipline has escaped the emergence of generative AI, but we’re still in the early stages of knowing exactly what it means and how to use it (fully) to our advantage. But one thing we do know: Using ChatGPT for project management comes with plenty of benefits. In this article, we’ll take a look at what they are.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

By Alan Zucker November 8, 2023 Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform project management. Gartner estimated that AI may replace 80% of project management activities by 2030. A recent article in Harvard Business Review described “How AI Will Transform Project Management”. I say, “Bring it on!”

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NimbleWork

APRIL 21, 2024

In this article, we’ll talk about the problems with project portfolio management and the common challenges leaders face. If there are enough challenges in portfolio management to write an article about them, why would you want to do it? Why is Project Portfolio Management worth doing? You can’t expect project managers to do it.

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Proofhub

JUNE 25, 2020

Often lack of communication is what takes a project off track and before you know it, everyone starts pointing fingers and shooting laser-focused glares. Fortunately, a project status report can help combat both these challenges. The good news is making project status reports isn’t a tough nut to crack. Makes sense though.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 21, 2022

By neglecting capacity planning, your agency faces two big problems: You don’t know if you have enough bandwidth to take on a new project or if you need to hire. For agencies and consultancies, it essentially means determining if they have enough people available to deliver their client projects. What is capacity planning?

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