Resource Guru

JANUARY 17, 2023

It’s what we lean on throughout the project life cycle. It keeps us on the straight and narrow all the way to project success. We might think that “oh, I don’t need a project scope, I’ve done thousands of projects like this!”. As project managers, defining and planning projects is what we do.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Resources are what you need to execute your project plan—people, equipment and materials. Managing those resources is part of how you deliver a successful project. Each task in your project plan will have project resources like people, time and a budget attached. Learn More. Tips for Managing Resource Constraints.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

These separate departments all have to work together, sticking to a shared schedule and budget. Get a headstart on your next marketing project by using these 10 free marketing templates for Excel and Word. We have dozens of free project management templates to choose from. Marketing Budget Template.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 20, 2023

Construction submittals are an integral part of construction project management. We’ll define the term and explain its importance. We’ll outline the various types of construction submittals and the process to help for your next project. Let’s take a moment to define each of these types of construction submittals.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Consequently, these project managers and team members fail to take advantage of these upside risks. Let's define opportunity. The PMBOK® Guide defines risk as "an uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on one or more project objectives." Define specific questions.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2023

There are others, of course, such as the schedule, quality, safety and much more. But if the construction cost goes over budget, that’s coming out of the contractor’s pocket. Knowing exactly what construction cost management means and what a construction cost is can be the difference between project success or failure.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 31, 2018

But if a project isn’t initiated correctly, then those hopes and expectations aren’t anchored in a solid foundation, and your project can drift off course and head for disaster. You must anchor your project at the outset by providing it with structure. What Is Project Initiation? What is project initiation?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2021

There’s also a checklist of project artifacts by phase at the end, which you can use as an aide-memoire for creating your own documentation. In project management, artifacts relate to documents: the project documentation you produce that defines and supports the work you are doing. What is an artifact?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2022

Think of the business case as a document that is created during the project initiation phase but will be used as a reference throughout the project life cycle. How do you know whether the project you’re undertaking is the best possible solution to the problem defined above? Project Scope.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2023

There are downloadable templates for every phase in the project life cycle. This costs money so there’s also a place to estimate the budget, add a risk log and lay out the change management process. Project Timeline Template Part of the plan, perhaps one of the most critical aspects, is the schedule.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

No matter what industry you’re in, the one constant throughout the project life cycle of a project is paperwork. Using effective project planning tools and a thorough and well-written statement of work (SOW) will set you up to successfully lead a project over the finish line on schedule and within budget.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 6, 2022

Where an idea can be aspirational, the project execution process is thorough and practical, including all key activities. Needless to add, it’s an essential project management document. What Is a Project Execution Plan (PEP)? A project execution plan is a document used to define how you will execute a project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at the causes of team conflict on projects, how to identify conflict and resolution strategies so you can all get back to work. This is how I like to define conflict: Conflict happens when two or more people disagree and one of them (at least) decides to make an issue of it. What is team conflict?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 21, 2020

You got the project delivered on time and within budget, but your stakeholder deems the project a failure. Project managers can get so wrapped up in the minutia of scheduling, keeping resources moving and monitoring progress that they can forget about the most important aspect of the job. Beware of change.

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Resource Guru

MARCH 7, 2023

If your project isn’t built on a solid foundation at the initial phase of a project it’s far more likely to run into much larger problems further down the line. Let’s take a closer look at the initiation phase of a project life cycle, so that you can make sure your project can stand the test of time (and wind, should that be a factor).

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nTask

AUGUST 2, 2021

Attentiveness to the different stages of the project management life cycle will help you make sure that all the processes are running smoothly and you are on track. In this article, we explain the five phases of the project management life cycle. However, let’s first understand what is project life cycle.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The phrase “project management” is a simple description of a complex activity. Before you can even plan the project, you must get it approved by stakeholders and sponsors. Then you must plan it, schedule it, budget it, all within the confines of what has been approved. That is project failure.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Scope can make or break a project. If you’re not keeping a finger on the scope of the project, it can quickly go off-track, messing up your schedule and depleting the budget. That is how many projects fail. But first, what is project scope? What is Project Scope? This defines the objective of the project.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Project Plan: It’s time to create the project plan. Figure out the tasks you’ll have to take to get the project done, then their duration. Budget: This is an estimate of everything in your plan and what it will cost to complete the project over the scheduled time allotted.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Budget: Associate cost with individual tasks for more accurate budget estimation and generation. Control and Performance: Analyze and control cost and performance, updating existing plans as actual against planned data changes, provide what-if scenarios for the project manager. PMIS Throughout the Project Life Cycle.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 13, 2022

Projects need management. Much of the focus of project management is obviously on methodologies that keep your project on time and within budget. That’s where project selection comes in. Project selection is all about picking the right project at the right time for your organization. Opportunity Cost.

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Resource Guru

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The project life cycle , just like a good story, has a beginning, a middle, and (hopefully) a happy end. The beginning involves the ever-so-important planning; then comes the middle, where teams complete various tasks to move the project closer to completion; and finally, an end to review what went well and what didn’t.

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Resource Guru

APRIL 13, 2023

Your project monitoring and control checklist Take full control of your project What is monitoring and controlling in project management? In a project life cycle , monitoring and controlling is the process of regularly observing and tracking the progress of your project and making any necessary proactive corrections.

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Moira Alexander

APRIL 24, 2017

Founded by Harvard University and MIT in 2012, edX is one of the biggest MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) platforms available and offers many project management (PM) courses. You can take individual courses at no charge, and many of them can be accredited towards an edX credential. Related Video.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The PMBOK provides definitions and guidelines for project planning, scheduling, executing and controlling. For example, the project management process groups describe the project life cycle while the 10 project management knowledge areas explain how to manage a project. Try ProjectManager for free!

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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? Yes, of course, they do. Of course not. So, yes, of course, we need risk management in agile projects.

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Wrike

APRIL 25, 2023

We’ll end with a walkthrough of how to map every phase of your project life cycle using Wrike’s free work plan template. Try Wrike’s work plan template What is a project charter and why do you need one? A project charter is a brief, formal document outlining the scope, objectives, budget, and stakeholders of a project.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you navigating the complex waters of project management, feeling the push and pull of deadlines, budgets, and expectations? Every project manager, whether new or old, knows that steering a project to success is no small feat. Unlock the full potential of your project skills.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 25, 2019

In this article, we’ll look at the causes of team conflict on projects, how to identify conflict and resolution strategies so you can all get back to work. This is how I like to define conflict: Conflict happens when two or more people disagree and one of them (at least) decides to make an issue of it. What is Team Conflict?

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Wrike

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

The Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) defines the project life cycle as “the series of phases that a project passes through from its initiation to its closure.”. The standard project life cycle diagram is made up of five phases: Initiation. Controlling and monitoring.

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Epicflow Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

It’s rather difficult to define what makes a project manager worthy of a dream position. So what are the main aspects that make project managers competitive? It’s a great plus for a project manager to have a formal qualification and receive a certificate demonstrating their proficiency. Pricing: Member: US$225.00.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 21, 2024

Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM) DSDM is an agile project delivery framework that integrates schedule and budget constraints, offering a comprehensive foundation for both planning and executing projects.

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Resource Guru

MARCH 31, 2023

Project execution is perhaps the most difficult stage of the project life cycle. And it’s where you’ll discover whether you can react and adapt as a team to push the project forward and over the finish line. Project execution software and tools: What should you use? What could possibly go wrong?

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 18, 2024

Dive into the concept of organizational and project governance systems and unlock the potential for project success and organizational growth. A project board can help deal with change while the governance model establishes the project's purpose closely aligned with strategic objectives.

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Resource Guru

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Managing project scope Every project needs a well-defined project scope to manage client expectations and avoid scope creep. Solution: Create realistic project schedules, assign tasks early, and monitor progress closely to meet deadlines. Read about how to get to a flow state for project teams 17.

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MindGenius

JUNE 21, 2019

To achieve success within the field of project management, communication is essential, but this means ensuring everybody involved in the project is singing from the same hymn sheet. As with most other disciplines, project management has its own jargon, and this is often taught through project and programme management courses.

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Resource Guru

JUNE 8, 2023

All the things that contribute to consistent and reliable project outcomes. They provide structure, define project team roles and responsibilities , and establish channels for information sharing, leading to better teamwork altogether. You can also use this stage to get the info you need to outline the project scope.

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