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PMI Membership for Professionals and Students: Is it Worth It?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

They also rely heavily on volunteers to run the Chapter, so you can get useful exposure to events management, real projects (like organizing an annual conference), budget handling, and more. I’ve used the resources consistently in my work, so the access to recent research via the Journal and their white papers and reports is helpful.

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What Is a Resource Calendar in Project Management?

ProjectManager.com

Managing a project requires more than planning and budgeting, it also requires scheduling. Gantt charts are helpful in tracking resource costs to keep you on budget. We publish multiple blogs a week and have tutorial videos, guidebooks, white papers, case studies and much more. Ultimate Guide to Resource Management.

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How to be a Superhero Project Manager

LiquidPlanner

Protect all assets (Stay on budget). One of the biggest missteps a project manager can make is delivering the project over budget. Coming in over budget can happen when you underestimate a team member’s time to complete tasks or the amount of resources needed to complete the project. Protect all assets. Lead to a great outcome.

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Luck has Little to Do With Achieving Positive Project Outcomes

LiquidPlanner

Failing to document next steps can leave some participants confused, possibly even duplicating work and that can lead to missed deadlines and budget overspend – not to mention missed requirements and potential re-work. Follow-up communications ensure your teammates are working on the right priorities.

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Limiting WIP in Agile

The IIL Blog

Limiting WIP is one of the core principles of Agile, and it is a critical aspect of ensuring that Agile teams can deliver high-quality products on time and within budget. By implementing these strategies, Agile teams can work more efficiently and effectively, delivering high-quality products on time and within budget. What is WIP?

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Making Realistic Financial Projections for Your Small Business

The IIL Blog

This information is useful in various ways: Budgeting: You can better budget for expected expenses. Bedford Consulting lists the four most common types: sales forecasting, cash flow forecasting, budget forecasting, and income forecasting. They are based on existing accounting data. How Do You Create Financial Projections?

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Time to Check-in on Your Mid-Year Goals

LiquidPlanner

Budget issues may have gotten in the way. We’ve all had times when no matter how hard we tried to progress on a project or personal goal, a budgeting issue got in the way and forced us to change direction. Make sure to take the time to revisit them even when the budget is tight. What are your mid-year milestones?