Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2023

You can’t expect your business to thrive if you are working on a shoestring budget. Take Microsoft, for example (April 2021: link to case study removed as broken). They are not only responsible for making sure projects are completed on time and within budget, but they also work with clients and manage other project managers.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 20, 2018

The case studies also talk about how you can apply it, because there’s nothing worse than reading an interesting case study and then not knowing how you can use that information in your own project. Each short chapter has a case study and then the learnings. Managing Project Teams. Managing Project Plans.

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Binfire

JANUARY 29, 2024

The article also features real-world case studies of small businesses that achieved remarkable scaling through adept project management. Case Studies: Small Businesses Thriving Through Clear Goal Setting Tech Startup Example: A tech startup sets a clear goal to develop and launch a new software product within 18 months.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2022

The ones that hit the papers are often public sector projects because their audits and budgets are more open to scrutiny. It also cost ten times more than the original budget, finally coming in at £430 million. The planned spa complex to boost tourism in Bath was originally budget at £13.5 billion to £10.9

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This includes: Historical project data: Past project timelines, resource allocation, budgets, and risk logs provide valuable insights for AI learning. Explore real-world case studies and success stories. Ensure you have high-quality, well-structured data readily available for training and use in the AI model.

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Kiron Bondale

MAY 8, 2023

I have never had the opportunity to lead a megaproject (the term is typically used for those with a budget in excess of $1 billion), but over the last fifteen years I have read a number of the articles published by Prof. In the book, the authors provide many case studies supporting eleven heuristics derived from Prof.

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MPUG

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Case Study: The XYZ Project To truly grasp the nuances of EVM, let’s dive into a practical example: the XYZ project. In the XYZ project, three critical lines come into play: Plan Value (PV) or Budget at Completion (BAC): Represents the total budget for the project, which is $4.9 million in this case.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 22, 2021

Did you know that 56% of your project budget might be at risk due to poor communications? If you want to try something different, read this case study on using video for project communications. However, you can do your stakeholder communication on a budget (There are ideas for cheap ways to communicate here ).

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

“Imagine you are a project manager leading a cross-functional project team where team members have diverse work styles and conflicting priorities…” “Assume you have been assigned a project with a tight budget and aggressive timelines…” Problem-Solving Prompts.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

Standish Group data reveals a startling 58% of Agile teams struggle with delays, budget issues, and dissatisfied customers. Case study analysis of successful agile product management. Problem-Solving Exercise : Groups identify anti-patterns in each case study and propose solutions or improvements.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

“Imagine you are a project manager leading a cross-functional project team where team members have diverse work styles and conflicting priorities…” “Assume you have been assigned a project with a tight budget and aggressive timelines…” Problem-Solving Prompts.

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Project Risk Coach

DECEMBER 14, 2020

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 9, 2022

In this case, the 4 risks give a total of -$3,550 so that is the amount to allocate to your risk budget. However, the EMV is a sensible ballpark figure for contingency budgets when you are putting together the project’s cost baseline. Here’s a simple example analysis to show you how to calculate EMV in a simple case study.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 3, 2021

The number of milestones achieved or budget burned (activities) does not tell you much about your ability to deliver value. It allows participants to use a case study to practice applying concepts in real-time. And we are likely not creating goals that focus on customer outcomes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Project Management Journal – I used this when I was researching my books, so if you’re interested in the theory of project management as well as case studies, this is a great benefit. Many Chapters also offer courses, study groups, exam prep classes, or other career help.

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MPUG

APRIL 25, 2022

Let’s define such using PMI as our guide: Earned value (EV) is the measure of work performed, expressed in terms of the budget authorized for that work. Planned Value (PV) is the authorized budget assigned to scheduled work, the total budgeted cost of the planned work. EVM in Microsoft Project.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 9, 2022

Managing a project requires more than planning and budgeting, it also requires scheduling. Gantt charts are helpful in tracking resource costs to keep you on budget. We publish multiple blogs a week and have tutorial videos, guidebooks, white papers, case studies and much more. Ultimate Guide to Resource Management.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 10, 2021

After sending out multiple RFPs, you will have a selection of interested parties who can deliver the goods and services you require that will best fit your needs, both for the skills they offer and how that meets the demands of your budget. Project budget. Create Project Boundaries. Identify Stakeholders. Organizational background.

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Governance Government Software Review Web Development 228

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Project managers are responsible for ensuring the work is completed on time, to the correct standard, with the involvement of the right stakeholders and within budget. Case study: On a radiology software project I managed, the business analyst helped each department understand their current as is and to be process flows.

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Velociteach

MARCH 13, 2024

Case Studies: Real-Life Lessons from the Trenches Drawing from real-life examples, we see the successful application of these strategies in various industries. Assessing the environmental impact of project activities and finding ways to mitigate negative effects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

Interestingly, project management domains where there is low impact from AI are considered to be stakeholder management, project communication and project budgeting.

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Henny Portman

APRIL 26, 2022

The book is divided into nine chapters, starting with project portfolio management, and ending with case studies on agile portfolio management. I would expect that the portfolio level was discussed in more detail, e.g., the portfolio Kanban, portfolio canvas and participatory budgeting. 5 pages further, we can find table 4.4

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Planview

JULY 22, 2022

As shown in this digital transformation in banking case study roundup, all businesses — including banks — have been forced to change and evolve with the times. Banking Digital Transformation Case Study Examples. RBS went from 400 business cases to 25 business cases per year because of Agile and Enterprise One.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 8, 2019

Reporting and Budgeting. If you work in a different setting, there’s still scope for you to make use of the tool, and the company website has case studies from a number of industries including retail, logistics, financial services and others, so it definitely translates to other industries.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

These scenarios, often marked by conflicts of interest, competing stakeholder needs, tight budgets, communication challenges, and complex legal and regulatory landscapes, highlight the critical role of ethics in project success. Ethical dilemmas involve making difficult choices when each choice violates a moral principle.

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Scrum.org

JULY 21, 2021

The number of hours worked or budget burned (activities) does not tell you much about your ability to deliver value. It allows participants to use a case study to practice applying concepts in real-time. And focusing on one type of measure doesn’t give you enough understanding when working in complex environments.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Think of projects like case studies for what you are capable of, so talk about all the elements of the work, from your interpersonal styles and navigating different work styles to your technical skills as a project manager, like risk management. The overall budget for the 4-year program was about £10m.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Killing those zombie projects — a case study. We had budget specialists, schedule specialists, earned value specialists, and even contract specialists. After all, they are sucking up valuable resources that could be put to better use working on something else. Read next: How to Save a Failing Project (ebook).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

I believe you won’t need to read all of the books on the agile exam reading list, so pick one or two that suit your budget and your learning style. They all feature on PMI’s exam reference materials list. Alternatively, choose books that fill in your gaps.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 26, 2021

As well as sessions on Agile, subjects ranged from new development tools, facilitation techniques, build pipelines, TDD workshops, case studies and much more. One of the best conferences that I have attended did a great job of accessibility and inclusivity.

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MPUG

MAY 9, 2022

The best use for this field is to compare actual to budgeted assignment costs. BCWS (Budgeted Cost of work Scheduled): These fields contain the cumulative time-phased baseline costs up to the status date or today’s date. Budget at completion (BAC) is also referred to as Baseline Cost.

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Admation

MARCH 11, 2024

Missed Deadlines and Overblown Budgets : Regularly overshooting timelines and budgets is a clear indication your software isn't performing. This means dedicating time to meticulous planning, scheduling, and budgeting. Look beyond the marketing materials and seek out user reviews, case studies, and third-party evaluations.

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Project Accelerator News

APRIL 18, 2024

If you’re new to a role, instead of slashing or splashing budget and drastically altering project team structure, how about looking at the small step changes you can make that can quickly unlock ROI. Often though, hindsight shows that making small tweaks could have been more productive. Less broom, more polish!

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LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

You’ve a few case studies, you’ve perhaps even seen agile working effectively at other companies. You improve delivery predictability How likely is it that a project will deliver on time, to the required budget, meeting all the customer requirements and hitting quality targets?

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Scrum.org

JUNE 26, 2023

Thus, the success of a project cannot be measured merely by comparing planned vs. actual timelines or budgets. Demonstrate the Impact of Wrong Metrics: Provide real-life examples or case studies demonstrating how inappropriate metrics have led to counterproductive behaviors and adverse outcomes.

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Wrike

JULY 23, 2023

In this article, we will explore the importance of risk management systems, the common challenges faced during implementation, strategies for overcoming these difficulties, and case studies showcasing successful implementations. However, organizations often encounter budget constraints or limitations in terms of skilled personnel.

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Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Depending on your goals and budget, you should choose the best-fitting skillset out of that lot. However, it’s not the time to make this hire if you don’t have a sizeable SEO budget (or a website). Here are those situations: You don’t have a budget. You can budget a minimum of $500 monthly on the tools alone.

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