Scrum.org

AUGUST 9, 2023

Imagine standing before a room filled with Project Management professionals at a conference, sharing insights gained from your experience. As you deliver your speech, you realize that Scrum and Project Management, despite their apparent differences, face a myriad of common challenges.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 3, 2022

Your project management plan is more than just a schedule of work. A project management plan is a document that sets out how you are going to do what you’re going to do. It’s a guide to how the project will be managed. So what does go in the project management plan ? That’s a comprehensive list!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

I am reminded of the zombie movie each time I have a discussion about project management versus project leadership. Leadership is that branch of management concerning the development, nurturing and utilization of influence as way of motivating others to some end or objective.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2019

I have researched the best places to get free project management templates for download online. How to Use Free Project Management Templates. You can find free project management templates to download all over the internet. You can find free project management templates to download all over the internet.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

What Is Resource Forecasting in Project Management? It’s a tool used by project managers and their teams to see if they have the resources they need to complete the assigned tasks in a project. There are project management software solutions that address resource forecasting. Resource Forecasting vs. Resource Management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 11, 2022

It’s a free project status report template that is based on one I use myself for weekly updates to my manager and team. If your project management software tool doesn’t generate a simple status report for you, then you’ll have to do it yourself, but you really don’t want it to use up too much of your time in the week.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 3, 2019

Many project managers I speak to talk about how hard it is to stay on top of what really matters. You might hear them referred to as status dashboards, project health dashboards or project management dashboards. You are not alone! All the terms mean the same thing: a visual summary of project status. How to use Dashboards for Projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 9, 2021

Are you looking for a robust, scalable PPM solution that can manage the whole project life cycle and show you what’s being worked on at any one time? In this review of Sciforma, I’ll share the pros and cons of this enterprise-centric project and portfolio management tool. Sciforma’s strength is in being a portfolio management software.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 17, 2023

What did you manage to complete already – perhaps you already hit a couple of the project’s goals? Tip Find the little successes and celebrate those with your team. Develop a closeout plan As the project manager of a stopped project, you still have to bring the work (and the project team) to a controlled close.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

And it’s not what project management is supposed to be. It is a record of the project management process. Handover is part of the work the project manager has to do on the project to complete the closure. Read next: 5 Tips for working with the IT helpdesk on projects. Again, you should have this information already.

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 24, 2016

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve asked a project sponsor or project manager about their project and heard disjointed comments. Furthermore, less than 30% of the projects are completed on budget and on schedule due to poor project management. Why do you need a project summary?

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Epicflow Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The profession of a project manager belongs to senior positions with an increased level of responsibility and as a result, stress. . It’s described as “a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed”. . Managing Dysfunctional Teams Is Waste of Time.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 26, 2019

It’s a free project status report template that is based on one I use myself for weekly updates to my manager and team. If your project management software tool doesn’t generate a simple status report for you, then you’ll have to do it yourself, but you really don’t want it to use up too much of your time in the week. I'm in!

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Planio

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Ask a hundred project managers what one of their biggest sources of frustration is and at least half will tell you some variation of the same theme: resource allocation. If the bricks are in high demand, the manufacturer might raise the price, causing you to exceed your budget. As you can see, resource management is full of pitfalls.

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NimbleWork

JANUARY 9, 2024

In this article, we’ll discuss 5 ways AI can help you streamline project management workflows with tips on how to start making changes to the way you work today. Streamline Workflows with AI There are plenty of ways AI can help you manage projects more effectively. Sometimes the steps happen in sequence (e.g.

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Workamajig

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

As we step into 2019, what project management statistics should you be aware of? The field of project management is changing, and it’s changing fast. To answer these questions, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the latest project management statistics. Project Management Adoption Statistics. Wellingtone ).

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Resource Guru

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Resource forecasting in project management is much like a super-effective crystal ball. Step by step, it will lead you to understand what resource forecasting is, how to do it professionally, what hurdles to avoid, and tips to get it right. What is resource forecasting in project management? Let’s get started.

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 30, 2017

How do projects fall below budget?” According to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), the Control Cost process “is the process of monitoring the status of the project to update the project costs and managing changes to the cost baseline.” As a part of your risk management, you can set different cost thresholds (e.g.,

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Planview

MAY 20, 2022

Except that, as every PMO knows, project execution is the most challenging stage of the project life cycle, and it’s only gotten more difficult in a world of hybrid and remote work. It’s a lot to manage, but implementing best practices to improve visibility and collaboration can make a real difference. Manage Expectations.

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PM Basics

JANUARY 20, 2021

In the previous email, I shared the truth about being a project manager. Your manager expects you to know everything about project management right from the beginning. You need to manage people, but you don’t have influence or authority over them. And there will be other project managers that will lend you a hand.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Strategic project management understands this. If you haven’t heard the term before, we’ll begin with a definition of strategic project management and explain how strategic projects differ from operational projects. What Is Strategic Project Management? Allocate resources, track time and manage tasks all from one screen.

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WorkOtter

OCTOBER 7, 2019

In the 16 years we have been working with customers (big and small) on their project portfolio management implementations we have seen every mistake in the book. Unfortunately, some mistakes turn into implementation disasters where budgets, time, and the careers (of those who picked the software and planed the roll-out) go to die.

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Traxidy

MARCH 3, 2022

We have some important tips that will help you be more efficient and effective when producing and delivering project status reports. The report implies “work” progress and the current status of the planned tasks, schedule and budget. Another use for a status report, is related to helping the Project Manager be more successful.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 27, 2021

It’s hard enough to manage one project. Every single project is really hundreds of smaller projects to control—it takes so much time and energy to deliver just one project on time and within budget! Multi-project management is just as it sounds, a managerial practice where project managers are leading several projects at the same time.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Everything you need to know about project management terms is here in one list! Check back often, as this list of project management terminology is ever-evolving, just like project management itself! Check back often, as this list of project management terminology is ever-evolving, just like project management itself!

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Planview

JANUARY 31, 2019

The following content is based on the whitepaper, “Bigger Than a Breadbox: 10 Tips for Better Project Estimates, Part 2,” written by Jerry Manas. Use multiple levels of progressively accurate estimates; from order-of-magnitude to budget to baseline. Part 5: How Risk Management is Crucial to Project Management.

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Planview

JANUARY 10, 2019

The following content is based on the whitepaper, “Bigger Than a Breadbox: 10 Tips for Better Project Estimates, Part 2,” written by Jerry Manas. These issues are often not a matter of project managers being unable to estimate—it’s generally a problem of the underlying process. Estimates that mitigate risk. The mega-project.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

The interview process can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially when you’re vying for a management position. In this article, we will guide you through the key areas to focus on when preparing for a management interview. Monitoring project progress and ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget.

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Resource Guru

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In 2019, Wellingtone , a UK-based PMO consultancy, surveyed 150 organizations about the state of project management. They found that “poor resource management” is the second-largest project management challenge among respondents, trailing just a few percentage points behind “poorly trained project managers.” .

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

MAY 16, 2019

Project managers don’t usually have a specific budget for team development, and yet, as the PMBoK says, teamwork is a critical factor for project success, and developing effective project tea ms is one of the primary responsibilities of the project manager. Project Manager: We don’t have a budget for coffee.

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Teamweek

JULY 28, 2022

Stepping into a marketing project manager role? This article takes you through the nuts and bolts of a marketing manager’s role—including responsibilities, skills, and frequently asked questions. At first, the wide range of responsibilities a marketing manager shoulders feels overwhelming. Let’s begin.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Managing resources in professional services firms is crucial for maintaining sustainability and achieving anticipated employee performance goals. But unfortunately, many resource managers have to rely on approximation and guesswork because they don’t have the right tools and techniques. Let us begin with the basics.

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Wrike

MAY 19, 2023

Try Wrike for free Understanding the Program Lead’s Responsibilities Program leads are responsible for overseeing and managing the entire scope of a program, which can include multiple projects and teams. Lastly, program leads must use their knowledge of the program’s scope, budget, and timeline to successfully implement everything.

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LiquidPlanner

APRIL 17, 2018

Project turnover should be minimized, but project manager changes are a reality. I’ve seen project managers get promoted, moved to different projects, quit or simply be replaced. When I was a business analyst working on a strategic HR systems project, the director replaced the project manager three times! Vendor Management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 4, 2022

In this webinar we discuss tips and strategies for managing multiple projects. Managing Multiple Projects: How Project Managers Can Balance Priorities, Manage Expectations and Increase Productivity is a book that offers a comprehensive framework for juggling your workload and still leaving the office on time.

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Wrike

JANUARY 5, 2016

Look no further than our list of top project management conferences for 2016. Stay up-to-speed on the latest industry developments, pick up tips from respected experts in the field, meet other project management professionals, and have some fun learning new tricks of the trade away from the office. Change Management Conference.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Product management is an essential function in any organization, playing a crucial role in the success and growth of a business. Whether you are a seasoned product manager or someone looking to break into this field, understanding the basics of product management is essential.

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