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Project Monitoring and Control: Tools & Steps

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2023

Projects are divided into phases to make them more manageable. All are important, especially project monitoring. Project monitoring and control is how a project manager ensures the plan they’re implementing with the project team goes off without a hitch. What Is Project Monitoring and Control?

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Capital Budgeting: Definitions, Steps & Techniques

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Figuring out what to spend its capital on, such as capital spending on long-term assets, is part of capital budgeting. First, we need to define capital budgeting, what a capital budget is and why it’s important. Then we can go through the capital budgeting techniques and the steps to a capital budgeting process.

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8 Free Risk Management Templates for Excel

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 24, 2023

If there’s one thing you can be certain of when managing a project, it’s change. Although it’s impossible to predict the future, with these free risk management templates, you can better prepare for the unexpected and be more apt to keep your project on track. However, templates can only do so much.

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How to Manage Project Environment from Initiation to Close

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Managing a project is difficult. You have a deadlines to meet and budgets to keep. You need to be aware of the project environment and prepare for its influence on your project throughout the project management life cycle. A project environment is all the internal and external forces that exert on your project management.

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Project Budget Template for Excel

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

A project budget contains the financial details of your project, including the estimates of all the money you need to layout to lead a successful project, from resources to materials. Monitor project expenses with this Excel budget template. The budget is the life’s blood of your project, so you need to monitor it accurately.

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Business Project Management Basics

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

All of these things and more make them a perfect candidate for business project management. Let’s first explore the definition of business project management. Then, we’ll look at the role of a business project manager and the types of projects that a business will manage. What Is Business Project Management?

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12 Questions for Monitoring Project Risks

Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 20, 2018

Some project managers start their projects with a strong focus on risk management. In this article, I am providing questions that can help you in monitoring project risks and as a result, achieve better results. Other project managers start out strong and stick with their risk management.

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How to Manage Your Project Pipeline With Software

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 16, 2024

When you’re a project management office (PMO) or program or portfolio manager, you’re going to have to deal with multiple projects in various stages of the project pipeline. We’ll get to that in a moment as well as define project pipeline management. ProjectManager’s roadmaps help you manage your project pipeline.

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Measuring the Project Management Maturity of Your Organization

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

When you’re a PMP, program manager or portfolio manager, you need to deliver all those multiple projects on time and within budget. This requires an organization with a well-developed project management process. This is done by using a project management maturity model. What Is Project Management Maturity?

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Project Management Triangle: A Quick Guide

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2023

When managing a project, there will inevitably be changes or other issues that impact the project. To prevent going off schedule or overspending, project managers are always balancing the project management triangle, which is made up of the three main project constraints. What Is the Project Management Triangle?

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Project Health: How to Keep Your Project Healthy

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2023

To understand what project health is let’s define it and the areas that should be monitored to make sure your project is healthy. As we’ll see in a moment, this requires a close monitoring of various elements of the project. Project management software acts as the thermometer for the project. What Is Project Health?

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10 Strategies for Successful Project Execution

ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

Is your organization failing to close the gaps between strategy and project execution? you can use to help you close those gaps, yet it isn’t easy. Let’s review strategies and tools you can use, and learn how they can help you close that gap to promote successful project execution. Manage Team. Following processes.

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Managing Project Assumptions and Risks

The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

By Alan Zucker We make hundreds of assumptions and take small risks daily. Recovering from these risks may be inconvenient but not horribly impactful. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Our risks were identified, but a response strategy was never created.

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Top 10 Project Management Qualifications

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

What qualifications do you need to land a project management job? What Are Project Management Qualifications? Being qualified for a position as a project manager means you have the skills, experience and temperament for the job. Qualified project managers need the right tools for the job. Thanks for watching!

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Project Management Basics: Definitions, Methods and Tools

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 31, 2023

Welcome to project management 101. Project management can seem like a daunting discipline, but once you get a grasp of the fundamentals and combine that with some intuition, you’ll be on your way to leading successful projects, no matter your situation. Budgets are also part of a project. What Is Project Management?

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The Gantt Chart in Construction Project Management: Understanding the Best Planning & Scheduling Tool

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Gantt charts have been a fundamental project management tool for over a century, and it’s easy to understand why. We’ll show you how to make a Gantt chart in ProjectManager and why construction Gantt charts help deliver projects on time and within budget. Construction Gantt charts are versatile project management tools.

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What Is a Project Owner? Roles & Responsibilities

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. What Is a Project Owner?

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10 Key Construction Job Titles: Overview & Salary

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. We explain what each is and offer a salary average to see how much you can expect to earn or pay for one of these construction management roles.

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IT Financial Management (ITFM) Best Practices

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

IT financial management (ITFM) covers the costs of keeping our network, servers and devices running. IT financial management is a bit more complicated than that and we’ll explain by more thoroughly defining the term. Then we’ll list the professionals who are tasked with IT financial management and their key objectives.

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What Is a PMO Director? Role, Responsibilities & Salary

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2023

PMO stands for project management office and it’s responsible for the project management standards in an organization. The two others are the program management office and the portfolio management office. They’re responsible for making sure that the related projects are completed on time and within budget.

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Uncovering the Role of Risk Owners in Agile Projects

Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It's a simple question, "Who owns the risks in agile projects?" In this article, let's uncover the role of risk owners and how to perform risk management in agile projects. What is a Risk Owner? When it comes to taking ownership of risks, it allows team members to have greater control over their work.

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Managing Project Assumptions & Risks

Velociteach

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

We make hundreds of assumptions and take small risks daily. Recovering from these risks may be inconvenient but not horribly impactful. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Thoughtlessly making assumptions or ignoring risks can lead to critical problems.

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The 10 Project Management Knowledge Areas (PMBOK)

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

What do you need to know to succeed at project management? While there’s some truth to that joke, it’s not helpful to the student or the experienced professional who is looking for a way to understand the myriad responsibilities of being a project manager. What is PMBOK in Project Management? Project Integration Management.

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Project Assumptions: A Quick Guide

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

However, in project management, project assumptions are essential for planning a project. Let’s take a look at how project assumptions are defined in project management and why they’re so important. Then we’ll learn about a project assumption log and how assumptions differ from constraints and risk.

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10 Must-Have Project Management Templates for Google Sheets

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 1, 2023

There are many ways to manage a project. While project management software is the gold standard, there are many free project management templates for Google that you can download to plan, manage and track your projects. It’s easy to start using these free project management templates for Google.

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Asana vs. Microsoft Project: In-Depth Comparison

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 26, 2024

Asana is a popular work management software that helps teams collaborate on tasks and projects. Microsoft Project is a popular project management software that has the tools that project managers need to manage teams and projects. ProjectManager is the project management winner in the Asana vs. Microsoft Project bout.

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Project Manager Job Description (with free copy+paste examples!)

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Project managers are the point person in charge of a specific project or projects within an organization. We regularly feature project management resources to help train PMs to land jobs in the industry or develop better skills in their current role. What Does a Project Manager Do? How Much Does a Project Manager Make?

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Project monitoring and control: Complete guide (+ checklist)

Resource Guru

APRIL 13, 2023

Monitoring and controlling a project is an essential part of any successful project process. So come with us as we go down the rabbit hole of monitoring and controlling, and show you just how important it really is. In this article, we’ll cover: What is monitoring and controlling in project management?

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How to Create a Project Initiation Document (Template Included)

ProjectManager.com

JULY 26, 2023

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. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software that takes your PID and turns it into a workable project plan.

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Asana vs. Monday: In-Depth Software Comparison

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Asana vs. 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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Do We Need Risk Management in Agile Projects?

MPUG

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this article, we’re addressing a common question in modern project management: Do we need risk management in agile projects? Do agile projects have risks associated with them? And do we want to let those risks run wild without any effort to contain them? Why is Risk Management in Agile Projects Even a Question?

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What Is the Project Life Cycle?

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 26, 2023

They all go through the same cycle, known as the project life cycle, or project management life cycle. The project life cycle is made up of five project stages: project initiation, project planning, project execution, monitoring & control and project closing. What Is the Project Life Cycle?

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Project Management Process Groups: A Quick Guide

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

To keep to your schedule and manage costs, you need to gather and process project data throughout the five PMBOK project management groups. What Are the 5 PMBOK Project Management Process Groups? Project managers use the five project management phases to structure projects and lead them from beginning to end.

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How to Make a Contractor Payment Schedule in Construction (Template Included)

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 22, 2024

This sets clear payment terms for the contractor and reduces the risk of them receiving late payments or even no payment at all. Incorporating the construction payment schedule with the execution of the project can be seamlessly achieved with project management software. The contract type can impact the construction payment schedule.

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How to Calculate Total Manufacturing Cost

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

We’ll get to how to calculate the manufacturing cost of production and delivery, but just as important is the ability to track those costs throughout the life cycle of your production to ensure you’re operating within your budget. Project management software helps manufacturers track production costs.

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Top 10 Reasons for Project Failure

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

Project failure can be delivering a project after its deadline, over its budget or not meeting its quality expectations. There are many ways to avoid project failure, one of which is using project management software. ProjectManager has Gantt charts to plan, manage and track projects in real time.

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Project Evaluation Process: Definition, Methods & Steps

ProjectManager.com

MAY 9, 2022

Managing a project is a very challenging, but project evaluation makes it easier. But it’s not as simple as it sounds, project managers need to keep track of costs, tasks and time during the whole project life cycle to make sure everything goes as planned. What Is Project Evaluation? Get started for free. Get started for free.

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How to Cash In on Project Opportunities

Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Some project managers have a defensive mindset. 3 Is an Opportunity a Risk, Really? 8 Evaluating Opportunities 9 Responding to Opportunities 10 Monitoring Opportunities. Project managers may use qualitative and quantitative risk analysis to evaluate opportunities. Is an Opportunity a Risk, Really?

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15 Free IT Project Management Templates for Excel, Word & More

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 31, 2023

These IT project management templates are essential to get those jobs done properly. ProjectManager has dozens of free project management templates for Excel and Word that IT managers need when working on web development, software development, mobile app development, network configuration and so much more.

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Product Manager vs Project Manager – What’s the Difference?

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Product Manager vs Project Manager. While both are leadership roles and the titles are similar, there’s a difference between a product manager and a project manager as Jennifer Bridges, PMP, explains. What Is a Project Manager? Let’s take a look at the most important project manager responsibilities.

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What Is a Project Director? Role, Responsibilities and Salary

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. Project management tends to be a hierarchical methodology that has numerous tiers of command.

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Monitoring and Controlling Projects: A "How to" Guide

Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Project management isn't just about hitting milestones and meeting deadlines. Can you truly have a well-monitored project and a motivated team working harmoniously? Ready to transform the way you manage projects? Key Takeaways Effective monitoring is proactive, not reactive.

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Organizational Process Assets: Definitions, Examples & Templates

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

There are many things that are needed when managing a project. An organizational process asset is a tangible resource that’s used to guide the management of an organization’s projects and operations. Organizational process assets may also include schedules, risk data and earned value data.

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Project Documentation: 10 Essential Project Documents

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 29, 2022

Project managers know the importance of having project documentation. Creating and managing project documentation throughout the project life cycle is critical for project success, but where to start? The term project documentation refers to the project management documents that are created throughout the project life cycle.

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Project Monitoring and Control: Tools & Steps

Capital Budgeting: Definitions, Steps & Techniques

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8 Free Risk Management Templates for Excel

How to Manage Project Environment from Initiation to Close

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Business Project Management Basics

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How to Manage Your Project Pipeline With Software

Measuring the Project Management Maturity of Your Organization

Project Management Triangle: A Quick Guide

Project Health: How to Keep Your Project Healthy

10 Strategies for Successful Project Execution

Managing Project Assumptions and Risks

Top 10 Project Management Qualifications

Project Management Basics: Definitions, Methods and Tools

The Gantt Chart in Construction Project Management: Understanding the Best Planning & Scheduling Tool

What Is a Project Owner? Roles & Responsibilities

10 Key Construction Job Titles: Overview & Salary

IT Financial Management (ITFM) Best Practices

What Is a PMO Director? Role, Responsibilities & Salary

Uncovering the Role of Risk Owners in Agile Projects

Managing Project Assumptions & Risks

The 10 Project Management Knowledge Areas (PMBOK)

Project Assumptions: A Quick Guide

10 Must-Have Project Management Templates for Google Sheets

Asana vs. Microsoft Project: In-Depth Comparison

Project Manager Job Description (with free copy+paste examples!)

Project monitoring and control: Complete guide (+ checklist)

How to Create a Project Initiation Document (Template Included)

Asana vs. Monday: In-Depth Software Comparison

Do We Need Risk Management in Agile Projects?

What Is the Project Life Cycle?

Project Management Process Groups: A Quick Guide

How to Make a Contractor Payment Schedule in Construction (Template Included)

How to Calculate Total Manufacturing Cost

Top 10 Reasons for Project Failure

Project Evaluation Process: Definition, Methods & Steps

How to Cash In on Project Opportunities

15 Free IT Project Management Templates for Excel, Word & More

Product Manager vs Project Manager – What’s the Difference?

What Is a Project Director? Role, Responsibilities and Salary

Monitoring and Controlling Projects: A "How to" Guide

Organizational Process Assets: Definitions, Examples & Templates

Project Documentation: 10 Essential Project Documents

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