ProjectManager.com

MAY 2, 2024

To do so, there are several warehouse optimization techniques that we’ll list and define below. We’ll also explain how warehouse optimization fits into warehouse management, why it’s important and the benefits of optimizing warehouse processes. What Is Warehouse Optimization?

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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. But what is an organizational process asset (OPA)? 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?

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MARCH 7, 2024

What Is Organizational Strategy? It’s not only communicative but helps management develop strategic plans so the company can accomplish its goals. Our roadmap is a Gantt chart that visually represents all of your strategic goals and related projects, including the steps necessary to accomplish them.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

To communicate this, organizations will usually employ what is called a strategy map. If you’re unfamiliar with a strategic map, we’ll explain what it is and what is included in one. What Is a Strategy Map? What Should Be Included in a Strategy Map? Get started with ProjectManager today for free. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 17, 2024

To better understand what a sales order is, we’ll define the term, list what should be included and outline the sales order process. To distinguish between other transactional documents, we’ll define a sales invoice and purchase order and how they differ from sales orders. What Is a Sales Order? We’ll get to that next.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

Would you like to make 2023 a successful year for your projects? I’m sure you do. But what does it take to get there? 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? Let’s jump in.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 28, 2024

Notion is work management software that helps teams from across industries such as product development, engineering or marketing to facilitate team communication, manage tasks and create simple project timelines. While Notion has project management features, is there a Notion Gantt chart?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 22, 2024

Construction projects are often long and complicated endeavors. What’s included in the contractor payment schedule and the different types are a critical part of the professional relationship between the project owner and the general contractor. What Is a Contractor Payment Schedule? They’re also expensive.

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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. What Are Organizational Resources? To start, resources can include labor, management, expertise, equipment, finances, energy, land and time.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

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. The project sponsor or senior executive then make the choice. Personality clashes 4.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Whether you’re interested in a career in construction or looking to fill an open position in your construction management company, there are a lot of entry points. Below, you’ll find the top 10 construction job titles. Project management software helps them work more efficiently. Construction roles are very rewarding.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Some people seem naturally good at communication in a project setting , but even if you don’t feel confident in your ability, communication skills are definitely something you can develop and improve over time. Are you reading this blog post while you are supposed to be in a meeting? Yes, it’s a lot to do. Don’t let that be you.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2023

There’s more than one way to manage a construction project. But lean manufacturing and lean construction are two different things. Let’s explore lean construction, defining what it is and its key principles. What Is Lean Construction? ProjectManager has Gantt charts to manage your lean construction.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2023

Construction projects must be well orchestrated. There are many contractors working on various aspects of the overall project. 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.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

To ensure that your project is meeting scheduling and budget milestones, you need to have project metrics to measure your progress and performance. Project metrics are essential to delivering a project on time and within its budget. But what are project metrics? Why are they so important to a project?

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 23, 2021

If someone asked how much value you get from a day of work, what would you say? Unfortunately, these answers aren’t helpful and aren’t valuable to projects. What Is the Schedule Performance Index? Depending on the integer, SPI reflects a project being on schedule, behind schedule or ahead of schedule.

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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. First, let’s make sure we know what we are talking about. What are project requirements?

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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? And what’s life like if you decide to quit? Anonymous project manager.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Construction project management relies on good planning, experienced contractors and powerful construction project management software. While Procore is a known name in construction project management, many construction managers are looking for a Procore alternative. Procore falls short in many ways.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 25, 2023

A Project managers can’t do it alone. When the project is larger and more complex, the organization often employs someone called a project officer. This person is tasked with helping ensure the project is delivered successfully. What Is a Project Officer?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Projects can be viewed as a series of decisions. From planning to execution, project managers and their teams are constantly choosing between one option and another or even many different options. Learn what a decision matrix is and when you should use it. What Is a Decision Matrix?

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

It traces its roots to Lean, which is also foundational to other modern management theories. So, what is value? What makes them happy? What are they willing to pay for? What differentiates us from our competitors or alternatives? They ensure alignment between what the organization values and does.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 31, 2022

What is operational efficiency and how can you measure it to take advantage of its benefits? Let’s start with the definition and explore how to improve operational efficiency in addition to ways that using project management software can help manufacturers. What Is Operational Efficiency? But it’s worth the effort.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 17, 2022

The project manager is on the ground, running the team and keeping the daily operations of a project running smoothly. But who looks after the project manager? In project management, that position is called a project director. Let’s take a look at a project director and learn what they do.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

To better understand process manufacturing, let’s first define the term and explore the different types of process manufacturing. We’ll then outline the top benefits and provide a few examples across industries to make process manufacturing clear. What Is Process Manufacturing?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 18, 2023

Most projects are hierarchical. There’s someone at the top of the project management team who answers to the stakeholders and directs the project manager and project team. That position is called a project executive. What Is a Project Executive?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 26, 2023

Before you can start a project — even before you can plan it — you first need to define the project in detail. This allows the project manager to get buy-in from the project’s key stakeholders and ensure all the research has been done to move into the planning phase without any hiccups.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2023

Your manager says there isn’t a lot of money to spend on career development activities. First, let’s look at what professional development is. What are some examples of professional development? As a project manager, you might take a short course to learn more about capacity planning. I’ll wait.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In this post, we’ll define industrial construction and how it differs from the rest of commercial construction. To further illustrate what industrial construction is, we’ll offer five examples and some of the challenges inherent in the construction sector. What Is Industrial Construction? What Is Industrial Construction?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 31, 2023

IT projects are unique. These IT project management templates are essential to get those jobs done properly. Try these 15 free IT project management templates today. But every IT project has one thing in common: they start with an IT plan. They can manage time, costs and resources.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 19, 2022

A workflow diagram lets you view the whole project in one flow chart. All of your tasks and how they move from one to the next are outlined in the project plan , of course, but having a visual is a quick and easy method to see the big picture. Every tool that helps define the project and make it more manageable is valuable.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 4, 2022

When you’re making a product, how do you ensure that all the desired capabilities are included in the final deliverable? That’s why a project requirements document (PRD) is so important. But what exactly is a product requirements document and what needs to be included in one for it to be effective? Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

There are no guarantees that starting a project will ensure that it’s delivered successfully. There are many ways a project can fail. To avoid failure, it’s important to understand failure and know the signs that your project is in danger. What Is Project Failure? Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

First, we need to understand what manufacturing cost is, the different types of manufacturing costs as well as some examples to get context for what we’re talking about. What Is Manufacturing Cost? Project management software helps manufacturers track production costs.

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Project Accelerator News

MAY 10, 2024

Blog by Nicol Cutts, Head of Projects, Professional Services at Stoneseed. As I sat, musing about what to write for this very highbrow and important Stoneseed IT Project Management blog, my eyes caught sight of my tickets to Chatsworth International Horse Trials. That’s the blog! Whooooooooooooah!”

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 3, 2023

Task prioritization is a powerful tool when executing a project. There are so many different tasks it can look at if your work-life balance is tilting towards never having any time off. But project managers understand that applying task management and time management methods will both boost team morale and productivity.

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