ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 2, 2021

That’s why a kickoff meeting is so important. A kickoff meeting puts everyone on the same page. It’s all part of the meeting agenda and makes sure the project team starts off on the right foot. What Is a Project Kickoff Meeting? A kickoff meeting is usually led by the project manager. It sets up project success.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 6, 2023

Without funding and the proper budgeting process, projects in any industry grind to a halt. Budgeting is how those funds are spent. But first, let’s define what a budget is and explore the types of budgets and methods for making a budget. What Is a Budget?

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This article will provide clear guidance on how to define and assign risk management roles and responsibilities for projects and programs. Ensuring that all of the risks are addressed can be a daunting task, particularly for larger, complex projects. A risk owner may be assigned when risks are identified.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2023

Project risk. Just the word risk can evoke the same kind of primal, fight-or-flight fear in project managers. But risk shouldn’t be feared, it’s just another part of the project to manage. All projects have some element of risk while other projects are inherently high-risk. (We’re

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Issues will inevitably come up, and you need a mitigation strategy in place to know how to manage risks on your project. In this article, we’ll discuss strategies that let you get a glimpse at potential risks, so you can identify and track risks on your project. What is Risk Management on Projects?

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Projects have risk thresholds that we may cross. In this article, we will explore what a risk threshold is, why it matters, and look at some examples. What is Risk? So, a risk may cause a positive effect. So, a risk may cause a positive effect. We call these risks opportunities. What is Risk Threshold?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Before you’re able to analyze the risk in your project, you have to acknowledge that risk is going to happen in your project. By planning for risks, you begin the process of knowing how to identify, monitor and close out risks when they show up in your project. Part of that process is risk analysis.

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Project Risk Coach

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

A project manager makes decisions based on their risk perspective. Misunderstanding of the stakeholders’ risk appetite. In this article, let's explore the what, why, and how of project risk appetite. What is Risk Appetite? First, risk appetite is the degree of uncertainty. Let’s look at this definition closer.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 13, 2021

How do you meet your deadline while managing all that risk? The answer is construction risk management. It can be mind-bogglingly complex, which is you should make a detailed construction risk management plan. What Is Construction Risk Management? It details what risks might occur and how to resolve them.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 11, 2022

Have you been asked to pull together a strategy planning meeting agenda? In this article, I’ll explain what a strategic planning meeting can cover and share a sample agenda you can customize for your strategy sessions. The conversations need a structure to help keep the pace and ensure the meeting runs smoothly.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 15, 2024

Project completion is more than delivering on time, within budget and meeting quality expectations. The performance of the budget and schedule are also summarized in the project completion report. For example, did the project deliver on time, within budget and meet the quality expectations of the client?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Risk is always present in construction projects. By definition, construction risk feels unpredictable and damaging, but you can identify and manage them. You may feel you can control risk in your organization and construction management team—but what happens when you’re working with independent contractors?

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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. The more mature an organization’s management, the more likely they’re going to meet its strategic goals. This requires an organization with a well-developed project management process.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Using project planning templates can help you schedule tasks, estimate budgets and allocate resources. They organize your tasks, help you write a project charter, come up with an accurate budget and so much more. You can even use project planning templates to help you manage your project, track progress and risks.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 27, 2019

Defines the criteria for project success and how it fits with the overall business. Defines project roles and reporting structure. Makes sure that risks and changes are managed. This accounts for time restrictions and whether or not the team is tasked with expectations they cannot meet. Governance. Values & Benefits.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 14, 2024

Then we’ll define RAG status tolerance and go into the various project professionals who use RAG status when evaluating a project. When using RAG status, it’s first important to know how to define each color so you can use it to track your projects. The section on the project health goes over budget, schedule, quality and scope.

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 4, 2023

These projects often fail to meet their objectives, experience delays, exceed budgets, or even result in complete failure. Poorly Defined Objectives and Scope One of the primary causes of troubled projects is a lack of clearly defined objectives and scope.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 20, 2021

There is so much that can impact them; a storm cutting off the supply chain, equipment failure or a labor dispute are merely three possible situations in a seemingly endless succession of risks. It’s no wonder so much of project management is focused on risk! What is a Project Risk? Negative risk? Positive risk?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2023

If you’re unaware of what a project management triangle is or even if you do know, we’ll define it and explain its importance in project management. Those constraints are scope, time and budget, which each make up one side of the triangle. The budget is the financial investment or the money required to execute the project.

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Project Risk Coach

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Successful project managers have a common trait – they identify and manage risks. Let’s look at seven tools and techniques to identify risks. They get the team together, identify lots of risks, and enter them into an Excel spreadsheet. However, the risks are never discussed again. When to Identify Risks.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 16, 2024

We’ll get to that in a moment as well as define project pipeline management. Our roadmaps show all your projects on a Gantt chart and visual timeline, which helps you prioritize tasks, allocate resources more effectively and meet your project deadlines. What is a project pipeline? What Is a Project Pipeline?

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Project Risk Coach

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Well, let's talk about project risks and issues, the differences, and why it's so important to manage risks. What is Risk? The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) defines risk as, “An uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs , has a positive or negative effect on one or more project objectives.”

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Find a term you want defined that isn’t on this project management glossary? Business Plan A formal document that clearly defines the business goals of a project and how to attain them. It helps to model the maturity of the capability of business process by defining steps and managing result metrics to optimize the process.

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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. The sponsor financially and the project owner in terms of delivering the project on time and within budget.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2024

Learn more One value of using this method is that it’s easier to identify bottlenecks and other issues that could delay the completion of tasks and address them before they affect your project budget or schedule. For example, the kanban method doesn’t require you to have a specific team structure or hold meetings.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

It begins the process of defining the roles and responsibilities of those participants and outlines the objectives and goals of the project. The charter also identifies the main stakeholders and defines the authority of the project manager. It should define these three main points. Build the Project Budget.

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 19, 2017

Changes in project risks are inevitable. As a project progresses, the probability and impact of current risks change, new risks emerge, and residual risks may increase or decrease. How can project managers optimize their risk responses and get the results they are looking for? Risk Control Tools and Techniques.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 13, 2024

Being able to plan, manage and track those resources to meet the needs of a business is called project ERP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) project management. There are software projects designed for project ERP, but before we get to that, let’s define the term and how it differs from traditional ERP solutions.

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Project Risk Coach

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Learn to Better Manage Enterprise Risks Through Project Risk Management Many organizations have adopted enterprise risk management (ERM) as a way to make better decisions, get stronger operating results, and meet regulatory requirements. What is Enterprise Risk Management? An organization’s risk champion (e.g.,

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Usually, companies have a project management office (PMO) that will oversee the portfolio or program to ensure it meets strategic goals. Project management software can help to manage your projects to meet their goals and the larger ones of the company. Let’s take a moment to define these positions.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2023

Project managers will closely track the progress and performance of the project, review project status, identify potential problems and implement corrective actions when required to keep the project on schedule and within budget. There are various techniques you can use to accurately estimate costs and plan your budget accordingly.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Most of your project problems can be avoided or greatly reduced through risk management. The simple act of identifying and discussing risks goes a long way towards reducing problems in your project. Let’s look at how to start the risk management process. How will you identify risks? Who will own the project risks.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

Define Your Project Goals and Objectives Now that you have a general idea of why the project exists, you have to get a bit deeper and define its goals and objectives. Each of these costs must be accurately estimated and added together to determine the project’s budget. What is its purpose or reason for existence?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 3, 2024

Let’s define the term enterprise project management and then identify its unique challenges before going into what an enterprise project manager is and what an enterprise project management office is. Setting priorities and budgets across projects can be overwhelming and lead to mistakes, which can negatively impact quality and outcomes.

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Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Changes in project risks are inevitable. As a project progresses, the probability and impact of current risks change, new risks emerge, and residual risks may increase or decrease. What tools and techniques can project managers use for controlling risks and getting the results they are looking for?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2023

They’re responsible for making sure that the related projects are completed on time and within budget. They lead the strategic planning and project governance for the organization and define the project management methodologies that are used to manage those projects. The responsibilities of a PMO director are varied.

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Planio

MARCH 11, 2024

Risk management is the art of anticipating potentially project-derailing dangers and putting actionable steps in place to minimize their impact. But the problem is that risks aren’t always obvious or apparent — until you’re knee-deep trying to slog your way out of one. Cost challenges and budget cuts 8. Project scope creep 2.

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