Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

Everyone wants their projects to be “quality” but I often get asked about how to manage project quality in real life. What does it mean to “do” project quality? You probably already know that you need a quality management plan , and that management, assurance and control are the pillars of doing it right.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 8, 2021

The more accurate your estimates, the more likely you’ll keep to your budget and deliver a project on time. Having a tool to identify and collect costs for your labor, materials and more is the first step to running a successful project. Download the Project Estimate Template. When to Use an Estimate Template.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A PMO, or project management office, can be an internal department or an external group or agency that defines and maintains the standards for a company’s project management. However, all three can use PMO templates to support project programs and portfolios.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Accurate construction cost estimates are crucial for successful project planning and execution. A well-developed budget lays a solid foundation for managing costs and ensures that projects are completed within financial constraints.

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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. ProjectManager’s Gantt charts help you manage all construction delivery methods. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

As projects are all about the bottom line, you can imagine the importance of project profitability in project management. Being able to determine beforehand whether a project will turn a profit is how organizations can decide which projects to initiate and which ones to skip. Project Profitability Analysis.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In project management, one of the key factors that contributes to the successful completion of a project is a well-structured and comprehensive budget plan. Understanding the importance of a project budget plan is crucial for project managers and stakeholders.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Similar to a journey, projects have a beginning and an end. Just like a trip, most projects wouldn’t set off without first having an itinerary. In project management, the equivalent of an itinerary is a creative brief. But not all projects use a creative brief; they’re found only in specific disciplines.

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Function Point

APRIL 12, 2023

But a lack of emphasis on the agency project management process can seriously derail your creative team’s best efforts. This is where a Project Management Checklist can help keep you on track. Even the most organized project managers need to take time to regularly reevaluate processes for efficiencies.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So, picture this: you are transitioning from your current position into a project management career. The industry didn’t matter; it was about translating my work experience into specific project management industry-recognized terms and managing projects.

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Teamweek

APRIL 19, 2024

Project managers often struggle to calculate project ROI and communicate a project’s financial value to stakeholders as they might not have the right tools or processes to do so. This guide has everything you need to start calculating the ROI of your projects, avoid scope creep, and improve project efficiency.

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Workamajig

AUGUST 6, 2019

Mastering the art of creating a project budget is a crucial skill for any agency. Learn how to create a project budget in our new article. So much of your success as an agency depends on getting the project budget right. Underestimate it and you risk not having enough money to accomplish the project goal.

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Velociteach

APRIL 11, 2023

Developing the charter often requires negotiating with stakeholders to align their support for the project. Including the project manager early in the process is advantageous. Critical decisions are made, and important assumptions, constraints, and risks are revealed. Risks Risks are both opportunities and threats.

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Epicflow Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2022

However, most of the causes for cost overrun can be explained by poor project and resource management. Let’s dive into the causes for budget overrun in aerospace and defense projects, and consider the ways of preventing them. What causes budget overrun in aerospace and defense projects? .

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Teamweek

JANUARY 22, 2024

Knowing how to monitor and manage project resources can make or break that project. One common technique that helps project managers handle resources efficiently is resource leveling. Project teams use resource leveling to adjust project timelines, address resource constraints, and avoid overloading.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 21, 2022

The elements of any construction project delivery include design, planning, construction and financing. Construction management at risk, also known as CM at Risk or CMAR, is a construction management approach that’s been gaining popularity. What Is Construction Management at Risk? Learn more.

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LiquidPlanner

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Workers may cite that estimating and tracking their time is a menial task, that it takes too much time, or that it’s an unnecessary step in managing projects effectively. Manage scope creep. In many industries, project managers and leadership estimate project timelines before talking to the people actually doing the work.

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Teamweek

AUGUST 17, 2022

Project Controls narrow the differences between a project’s plan and its execution. As a result, you stay within budget and meet project deadlines. Projects need to meet goals and expectations. A project plan helps you chart out a path towards meeting these goals. What are project controls?

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Teamweek

JULY 29, 2022

You rush through the beginning estimates only to miss deadlines, blow budgets, and draw raised eyebrows from clients. But nailing your project estimates will help you save countless projects from failure, and it’s a non-negotiable if you want to keep your projects profitable. What are project estimation techniques?

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Epicflow Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Project management involves creating lots of documentation. If you look into project management standards, you will find at least a dozen of various plans, multiple types of reports, and numerous other documents. A Business Case: Presenting the Idea of a Project . A Project Charter: From the Idea to Actual Work.

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Wrike

AUGUST 12, 2014

This is the second in a two-part series for our Ultimate Guide to Project Risk. Read Part 1 first: Assessing Risk then return here to continue. Once you’ve completed your risk assessment, you’re ready to create your risk management response plan (using appropriate risk management tools).

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Techno-PM

AUGUST 9, 2021

And to gain a competitive edge over others, one needs to have effective project planning and management directives in place. Download Project Management Templates! Virtually, each and every organization undertakes projects and executes various planning and management methodologies to make them successful.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

MAY 28, 2020

The recent UK Government’s enquiry into the management of major projects was cut short by world events, but the interim report and oral evidence make for interesting reading. [1] Unsurprisingly the variables under discussion were cost, schedule and benefits. also achieved projected benefits.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Effective project monitoring helps keep the moving parts of a project flowing. But maintaining one eye on the broader picture is challenging for even the most experienced project managers. In this guide, you’ll learn what project monitoring is, the three key constraints, and how to monitor them effectively.

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Function Point

APRIL 5, 2023

Without a good brief, chaos ensues: the work doesn’t meet the client’s expectations; the studio is frustrated with the changing vision and constant revisions; the project ends up over budget. In this blog, we’ll cover 4 tools that will help you create better briefs and run more profitable projects. What is a creative brief?

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Teamweek

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

You take on most of the risk. Fixed-rate projects are OK if you can manage the risk. But there is a strong possibility that you risk the project failing if you don’t have your documentation nailed down. So it’s probably best to avoid low-budget clients where you can. Shifting the risk onto the client.

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Epicflow Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

Is it at all possible when a great number of companies are cutting their expenses, postponing new projects, and reducing investments in an attempt to survive? The right approach to project and resource management can really help business organizations to become profitable and competitive even during tough times. In fact, it is!

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Function Point

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Project Management Checklist for the Modern Agency [download]. But a lack of emphasis on project management can seriously derail your creative team’s best efforts. But a lack of emphasis on project management can seriously derail your creative team’s best efforts. Risk management.

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Project-Management.pm

MARCH 14, 2017

It also means successfully identified the stakeholders and risks and the project are already in the plan, ready for implementation. The two governance processes should be implemented constantly to keep track of the scope creeps, risks , opportunities, and also safeguard the following resources from running out.

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Wrike

JULY 6, 2023

You’ve mapped out a detailed plan for a major client project, calculating schedule variance and finalizing the budget. This is a typical scenario in project management, since even the most calculated schedules can buckle under the pressure of changing circumstances, looming deadlines, and client expectations.

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Function Point

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Project Management Checklist for the Modern Agency [download]. But a lack of emphasis on project management can seriously derail your creative team’s best efforts. But a lack of emphasis on project management can seriously derail your creative team’s best efforts. Risk management.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Looking to create a project budget but have no idea where to begin? Cost estimation isn’t simple — but creating a project budget that works for you and your client is practically an art form. But it’s about time you started ruling your budget — not the other way around. What is a project budget?

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Wrike

JUNE 3, 2019

In an industry like this one, it’s no wonder more and more people are interested in learning how to get started as a construction manager and the key steps necessary to effectively perform their duties. Everything You Need to Know About Construction Management Projects. Construction Management Project Basics.

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Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Project Cost Management often puts people off. But there’s little your project sponsor, your client, or their Finance Director care about more than your budget and how closely you can stick to it. Project cost over-runs are common. What is not negotiable is the budget. So, get set.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 6, 2021

This plan template will not only will assist as you develop your plan, but it can be shared with stakeholders in the project to keep them updated and get their feedback. Click here to download the Project Timeline Template. The final deliverable, or the project objective, is on top. Project Budget Template.

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Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Put a rough project cost estimate together and send it to the client for approval–poof, you’ve got a winning project budget. Anyone can create a client budget for a project. But it’s about time you started ruling your budget–not the other way around. Project estimate vs. project budget.

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Velociteach

MARCH 4, 2024

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Are your projects truly delivering the promised benefits? He explains why so many projects miss the mark on delivering measurable benefits and shares strategies to implement to maximize value. Table of Contents 02:37 … Why Benefits Management?

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