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Capital Budgeting: Definitions, Steps & Techniques

ProjectManager.com

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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What Is a Technical Project Manager? (Job Description Included)

ProjectManager.com

There are many different project managers, but today we’re interested in focusing on just one, the technical project manager. Are you interested in becoming a technical project manager or are you in the market to hire one? What Is a Technical Project Manager? What Is a Technical Project Manager? Learn more.

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Technical Recruitment: A Guide to Hiring Tech Talent in 2024

Teamweek

In 2024, technical hiring is about more than just finding someone who can code. The tech industry is constantly evolving, and as a result, so are the skills required to excel in it. Stop sifting through piles of resumes or relying on experience over skills to source top talent for your tech recruiting efforts.

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Why do projects fail? (Includes examples!)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

It’s easy to find examples of high-profile projects that fail. The ones that hit the papers are often public sector projects because their audits and budgets are more open to scrutiny. This was largely due to the unforeseen increase in the cost of steel. The Channel Tunnel construction project saw its budget rise from £4.8

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Wicked Problem Solving Course Review (PMI)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Welcome to my PMI Wicked Problem Solving review! In this independent review, I’ll share: Whether the course is really worth it (I think so) Why it’s good for experienced project and change management practitioners Who shouldn’t do the course? I had not heard of Tom before, but he is a tech pioneer, facilitator, and TED speaker.

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How to write a terms of reference with template & examples

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I find a ToR is helpful when there’s a technical stream of work being led by someone, and then other strands being picked up by other people. If you are starting to write one, and want some sample text for inclusion in your own, I’ve shared loads of tips and examples below. What is a Terms of Reference document?

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SWOT analysis in project management: definition, instruction & example

Inloox

How to perform a SWOT analysis Once the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches for strategy development Concrete example: SWOT analysis in a software development project Conclusion 1. How can we benefit from new technological developments? SWOT analysis in the project management context Why should I conduct a SWOT analysis?