Epicflow Blog

AUGUST 31, 2021

Reduction of project costs and at least avoiding significant cost overrun is one of the high priority tasks for a project manager. However, it usually becomes challenging due to a great number of factors: underestimation of project costs, uncontrolled changes, poor resource allocation, etc.

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Epicflow Blog

AUGUST 31, 2021

Reduction of project costs and at least avoiding significant cost overrun is one of the high priority tasks for a project manager. However, it usually becomes challenging due to a great number of factors: underestimation of project costs, uncontrolled changes, poor resource allocation, etc.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 19, 2022

No one needs to tell you that projects cost money. But how much they’ll cost is an open question. The closer you can come to an accurate forecast of project costs, the more likely you’ll deliver a successful project. Rough order of magnitude (ROM) can help you better estimate project costs.

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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. Or risks were identified, but a response strategy was never created.

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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. Definitions Assumptions are things we know we do not know.

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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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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

I’ve been managing software development projects for more than 11 years. Risk management is arguably the most crucial piece in my project management approach. Therefore, I spent lots of time and effort creating a practical risk management process. Short Glossary of Project Risk Management.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 16, 2024

Then we’ll explore scenario planning in business and project management before explaining the steps that must be taken to use this process. Scenario planning is a strategy used to consider possible future events for an organization or project to develop an effective and relevant long-term plan to respond positively to that change.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 15, 2023

We’ll go over all, plus explain when to use job costing and provide an example of job costing to make sure the definition is clear. What Is Job Costing? Job costing is a type of accounting method that helps identify project costs and track them to keep to your budget.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2023

But if the construction cost goes over budget, that’s coming out of the contractor’s pocket. That’s why construction cost management is so important. 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

AUGUST 15, 2023

Project management is all about solving problems before they happen. But even the best planning isn’t going to avoid challenges throughout the project. Let’s look at 15 project management challenges and how to deal with them. Let’s look at 15 project management challenges and how to deal with them.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 12, 2024

Once one understands what resource requirements are in project management, next there is estimating what those resources will be and managing them. What Are Resource Requirements in Project Management? Resources are anything you need to complete a project including teams, equipment, raw materials and so on.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 26, 2023

Before you can start a project — even before you can plan it — you first need to define the project in detail. 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.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 2, 2020

If something bad is going to happen on a project, it’s likely related to time, cost or scope. Project managers are well aware of this and spend much of their time planning in order to avoid negative risk and its potential impact. What Are Project Controls? Cost estimates. Risk management.

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Epicflow Blog

JULY 5, 2022

Estimation of project cost is one of the core practices of the project initiation stage, which becomes the basis for the approved project budget. At the same time, the forecasted cost should not be too overestimated or underestimated. What helps make cost estimation simple and efficient?

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PM Basics

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In this article, you’ll find the real-life project risk management plan example. It comes from my practical experience working on software development projects. Below the example, you’ll find all the required information and resources to create your Risk Management Plan quickly and for free.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 29, 2021

Risks matter. Stuff happens on projects, and if the worst happens, it’s better to know about it in advance. That’s the point of risk management: thinking about what might go wrong before it does, so you can put a plan together to deal with it if it does. What’s a risk again? Internal risks. Lack of support.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Parametric estimation is a crucial estimation technique in project management. Parametric estimating is a statistical technique that estimates project costs, durations, and resources. If a project manager can identify the parameters for each activity, they can estimate the duration even more accurately.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 29, 2022

Project managers know the importance of having project documentation. Project documents must be accurate and constantly updated to keep current with the project. Creating and managing project documentation throughout the project life cycle is critical for project success, but where to start?

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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

JUNE 2, 2022

Projects are designed to deliver a product or a service within a specific timeframe and budget, a process that the project manager oversees. If that person is a product manager , he or she may apply a product breakdown structure (PBS). ProjectManager has Gantt charts that show you the entire project on a timeline.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2023

There’s more than one way to manage a construction project. Along the way, we’ll explain why lean construction can benefit your project and how the right project management software can help you take advantage of lean construction. ProjectManager has Gantt charts to manage your lean construction.

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Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Break the project down into tasks: Use a Work Breakdown Structure to make the project more manageable. Estimate a project timeframe: Create time estimates for each task. Similar past projects can help you here as a reference. Calculate project costs: Work out other costs for the project.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 12, 2021

Track your project’s time and material usage in real time with ProjectManager.com’s Construction Project Management Software. A time and materials contract is commonly used in construction project management, though it’s also used in product development and other types or projects.

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 8, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Have you ever wondered how top project managers deliver complex projects on time, even when unexpected changes and challenges arise? Project scheduling is more than just plotting tasks on a calendar. What is Project Scheduling and Scope Creep?

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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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Resource Guru

JANUARY 17, 2023

As project managers, defining and planning projects is what we do. That means everything starts with creating a project scope. No matter how many times you’ve done similar projects, you can’t afford to ignore the basics. What is scope in project management? What is scope in project management?

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iZenBridge

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

It is an effort to equip project managers with today’s modern project environment. So, now the question is what modern project management is? Based on research by PMI, the following are some highlights to see how project management profession has progressed: 1. Project Manager as a Coach.

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MPUG

APRIL 2, 2024

Project Management is a systematic and organized approach to planning, coordinating, and overseeing the work of a team to achieve a specific goal. It involves defining the project scope and objectives, creating a detailed plan, and identifying the resources and schedule required to complete the project.

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nTask

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Resource Planning in project management has been gaining traction for a while now. These qualifications have evolved due to the challenges that are faced by the companies in the project management paradigm – and that too on daily basis. What is Resource Planning in Project Management?

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nTask

MARCH 14, 2019

With project management field reaching new heights each day, it has become imperative that one must possess a distinct set of essential project management skills to achieve project success. A project manager needs to have special abilities for successfully executing projects from initiation till closure.

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Techno-PM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Procurement Management Procurement involves coordinating with suppliers to acquire (or lease) goods or services for the project. By definition, these relationships are contractual and as with anything in project management, the process begins with planning and incorporating the plan into a statement of work.

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Herding Cats

MAY 10, 2019

Risk Management is essential for development and production programs. Information about key project cost, (technical) performance, and schedule attributes is often uncertain or unknown until late in the program. Effective Risk Management 2 nd Edition , Edmund Conrow, AIAA, 2003. Risk Management Papers. “A

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ProProfs Project Management

JANUARY 21, 2020

Project managers , who have just begun working on a project, may find it really stressful and time-consuming to manage multiple tasks, especially if they don’t know the basics. . Imagine you get a promotion as a project manager and are now solely responsible for various management tasks. Negotiation.

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Planio

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

For example, if your company’s main goal is to improve user retention, a new feature that increases the risk of customers leaving is unlikely to get approved. For example, if a new project costs $500,000, but is projected to make $1,000,000 in additional revenue per year, that is a good economic return.

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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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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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