ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 26, 2018

It can be difficult to figure out office culture, especially as it’s no longer one-size-fits-all. But we tried to give you a compass to help you navigate these changing waters throughout the year on our blog. Best Blog Posts on Office Culture from ProjectManager.com. This will lead to conflict. Then came business casual.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 15, 2024

Project planning, execution, monitoring and controlling are often the focus of project management. Even project initiation gets attention, but project completion is usually mentioned as an afterthought. Every phase of a project is important. Here are 10 steps that will lead to successful project completion.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 12, 2024

One way to make sure you’re supporting your team and project alike is with workforce planning. Then we’ll help you with the workforce planning process and explain the benefits of using workforce planning in your projects. Finally, we’ll see how project management software allows you to better manage your workforce.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 3, 2024

Managing more than one project at a time creates a lot of problems. How can you allocate resources wisely across all those projects? How can you keep the projects aligned with the strategic goals of the organization? That and more is what enterprise project management does. What Is Enterprise Project Management?

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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

OCTOBER 4, 2023

For a project to function properly and be delivered on time and within its budget, all the roles and responsibilities of everyone involved must be clearly defined and communicated. Everyone has their part to play in the process, which is orchestrated by the project manager acting on behalf of the project owner.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

Project managers are often faced with the challenge of managing complex projects and ensuring that they stay on track. I’ll confess: when I started out as a project manager, this was a piece of jargon that honestly didn’t mean much at all? But what is an organizational process asset (OPA)? Think intranet or policy library.

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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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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

By Veronica Thraen September 20, 2023 In a previous article, I provided three ways to test your readiness for a career in project management when you are looking for a change or just starting your professional career journey. Choosing to embark on a career as a project manager could be one of the wisest and timeliest decisions you make.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 4, 2022

They are the means by which a construction project gets from idea to completion. That’s a long and complicated journey in construction project management, which is why knowing the best construction delivery method is so important. We’ll then explore how to choose the right construction delivery method for your organization and project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Many organizations are looking for ways to digitally enable their businesses – often through new technologies – in order to improve performance or gain a competitive advantage. But many digital transformation projects fail because organizations begin these initiatives without a clear idea of what they want to achieve.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 30, 2022

A program director is an essential position that oversees projects. But how do you go about hiring a program director that will do what you want and fit into your organization? A program director is a part of the upper-management tier in an organization. Program directors are not project managers. Learn more.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This phase is rich with experimentation – a trial and error approach where each decision, each step, leads to incremental learning and growth. An experienced Scrum Master understands that each team, each project, and each organization has its unique dynamics. Enjoy this video?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 5, 2022

We talk a lot about project managers, but that title is more general than most might think. There are many different project managers, but today we’re interested in focusing on just one, the technical project manager. Are you interested in becoming a technical project manager or are you in the market to hire one?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Nearly 1 in 5 project managers have considered leaving their job: 37% of professionals have thought about quitting project management in the past year. So why are people leaving project management? Let’s start with this story from one project manager. Anonymous project manager. Why do project managers quit?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 25, 2024

Projects cost money. Those funds have a life cycle of their own and project managers must understand how those costs come in and out of the project and organization. That process is called project cash flow. We’ll look at project cash flow, what it is and how to calculate and manage it.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Your team uses resources to execute a variety of projects such as making products or providing services. These resources must be purchased by your organization, and the procurement process must be carefully planned and executed. ProjectManager helps you manage all aspects of your project, including procurement.

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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

MAY 19, 2021

Construction projects are won by responding to solicitations or requests for proposals with a construction bid. It can often feel like a lot of work for possibly no return, but there’s a way to make a construction bid that doesn’t break the bank and sets your organization apart from the competition. How to Win a Construction Bid.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 31, 2023

When it comes to streamlining work and reducing waste in an organization, the continuous improvement business strategy is lauded for its effectiveness. It’s an ongoing process to improve the products, services or processes of an organization. Project management software can help you plan for continuous improvement in your projects.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2022

There are several project management certifications that you can get to become a project management professional. To determine which one is best for you, you’ll need to think about things such as your project management skills, the career path you want to choose or your desired project management methodology specialization.

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Scrum.org

JULY 16, 2021

For clearing the dilemma, I have to recall the elementary difference between a project and a product. Project Vs Product. In traditional project management, the success of the project gets measured against scope, time and cost. Thus, the process leads to lesser value management and focuses on task management.

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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. Monday.com is a project management software tool that aims to “focus on processes, not tasks.”

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Project management software has proven key in supporting people who work from home. Another definition is the use of different methodologies to achieve modern project goals. Think of a project which involves multiple departments of a company. Organize your work on a task list and see its status.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Businesses need to tap into what is being said about them online, and ensure that the quality of the projects they are delivering measure up to customers’ expectations. Social media and project communication plans. This makes the communication plans for projects more complex. FreeCuthbert!) Getting everyone on the same page.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Having an operational strategy helps companies meet those larger goals when planning their projects. Operational strategy is how an organization decides how it’ll produce and deliver its goods or services. Every step that leads to manufacturing and what happens after the product is manufactured is detailed. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This isn’t only time consuming, but also can lead to confusion as everyone that’s involved with inventory management must have the latest version of the file, or else there could be inventory tracking discrepancies and worse yet, inventory control issues. Project management software offers a more efficient way.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 12, 2022

If you’re not in construction, you might assume that projects start with bulldozers, front loaders and cranes rolling onto the site. As the name implies, preconstruction is the phase that occurs before the build, and it’s critical to the success of the construction project. But first, let’s start with a definition.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Project managers put a lot of time and effort into researching the viability of their project. But all that work is pointless if they don’t communicate the purpose of the project to their team and clients. The team and client know the mission statement, the vision statement and the project plan.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 8, 2022

Resource management is one of the most important aspects of project management. That’s because projects need resources and those resources must be managed. Project resources are all the raw materials, equipment and human resources necessary to execute project tasks. What Is Resource Management? Learn More!

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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? I’m sure you take away tips and ideas for making this your best year yet managing projects at work.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 15, 2021

Projects, no matter the size and scope, are complex. Luckily, projects are also a group effort—for every project, there is a project team working together to make deliverables a reality. There are many ways to form project teams and many factors to take into account. What Is a Project Team? Not on their own!

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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

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Planning a project, setting up a schedule and assembling a skilled team only sets the stage for productive work. Workflow management is when managers identify, organize and coordinate tasks that lead to a specific deliverable to optimize and automate processes. Workflow Management vs Project Management.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Monday is a matchup made for project management professionals. Asana vs. Monday are both similar project management tools. They have features, such as project tracking, workflow automation and other standard project management software features. Not convinced that ProjectManager is a superior project management tool?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 27, 2021

Project management software gives you the flexibility to adapt quickly to changes in supply and demand. Our interactive Gantt chart project view allows you to filter data to get the information you need and then lets you easily adjust your schedule to meet fluctuations in supply and demand. What Is Demand Planning? Learn More!

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Product features and stakeholder requirements constantly change, and your initial product development plan might look very different as the project evolves. How does that fit into an agile project? And how can project management software help? It’s a project planning method that’s both iterative and incremental.

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