Henny Portman

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In the first chapter we see, based on extensive study of 16,000 projects, the iron law of project management – Over budget, over time, under benefits, over and over again: 47.90% on budget (or better), 8.50% on budget and on time (or better), 0.50% on budget and on time and on benefits (or better). Why start projects so prematurely?

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nTask

AUGUST 8, 2019

Stories : Stories define the features that the product should have that would be meaningful to customers and users. Else, these will also be completed, increasing the chances of meeting the estimated schedules. To begin with, the customer defines the set of stories. Case Studies for Extreme Programming (XP).

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International Institute for Learning

APRIL 20, 2022

Risk Management is a complex discipline because it deals with the uncertainty, more scientifically, the risk is a measure of the probability and consequence of not achieving a defined project goal. In the paper, a risk identification life-cycle is defined, and in it, one of the key phases is the interviewing phase.

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Henny Portman

JANUARY 31, 2024

Every topic or chapter starts with a (fictional) case study, followed by an introduction and the usage of many well-crafted example prompts (ChatGPT) to support you, tips for how to improve these prompts to fit your needs, and elaborates on related ethical considerations and professional responsibility.

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nTask

AUGUST 18, 2019

Since we preach so much about project management and productivity, there aren’t a lot of case studies going on. The time for each task is calculated by estimating three durations: Optimistic, Realistic and Pessimistic. The weighted average is used to calculate the time estimate for each task. Introduction.

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Ganttic

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Gather the information about the finished projects: Going back in history can be a necessity when estimating the scope for a new project or simply when estimating task duration. Define Project Goals, Details, and Team Roles Imagine the feeling of relief you get when you consistently hit all your deadlines and milestones.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 15, 2024

Models, Methods, and Artifacts in Project Management as Defined by the Project Management Institute Understanding the available resources is critical for successful planning, execution, and completion throughout the project lifecycle. Tailoring: A case study on the application of the seventh principle of PMBOK 7 in a public institution.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

In this article, we will explore the basics of process modeling, the steps to create a successful process model, the tools and techniques that can aid in effective process modeling, and showcase case studies where process modeling has proven to be invaluable. So, start building your blueprint of success today!

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

here's a case study from the LSSC2010 conference about one such implementation, here's another early talk ). Throughput for each team can be used to help create realistic plans without too much time spent on detailed estimations - freeing up time to focus on the integration challenges.

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Leading Answers

MARCH 7, 2019

When our projects undertake defined, repeatable work using technologies and approaches our organizations have experience in, then uncertainty and change rates are typically low and manageable. Here, formal planning and estimation are difficult because we don’t know what we will encounter.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Firstly, they should clearly define the purpose and scope of the procedure so that team members understand the context and importance of their tasks. Case Studies: Successful Implementation of SOP Templates in Projects Implementing SOP templates has proven to be highly beneficial in various real-world scenarios.

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International Institute for Learning

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

During the process of deciding the aim and main objective of my PhD research [1] , an important element was to create a model that could support project managers, estimators and practitioners when dealing with project complexity. In many cases powerful stakeholders have no direct participation or awareness of what is happening in the project.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 4, 2023

A well-crafted proposal provides comprehensive details about the project, including its purpose, deliverables, timeline, and estimated costs. By clearly defining the project’s scope and goals, the proposal helps align the expectations of the project team and the decision-makers.

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Teamweek

JUNE 18, 2020

It might be easier to explain in an example… so here’s a case study! The development team estimates each page will take one week, meaning your website will take 10 weeks to build. As you add items into your backlog, you need to do three things: Define the backlog item Estimate the backlog item Prioritize the backlog item.

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Planio

JUNE 19, 2023

In fact, studies have shown that around 27% of projects fail because of inaccurate task estimates, with another 11% failing due to undefined task dependencies. Define the project activities’ dependencies 3. Estimate each activity with the PERT formula 5. That’s where PERT comes in. Founded by the U.S.

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Planio

JANUARY 3, 2022

But to get that level of detail, you need to define proper objectives. However, with a few small steps, you can quickly and clearly define a problem statement that will guide your objectives, goals, and decisions. Teams take that information, define the problem statement , and create a plan (like a lean PRD ).

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

In this article, we will explore the science behind visualization, the basics of workflow charts, steps to create them, case studies of successful implementation, and common mistakes to avoid. These include: Start and end points: Clearly define where the process starts and ends.

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Wrike

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

This is done through a defined series of activities covering the full lifecycle of every new assignment. Estimates : Monitor and predict key project components such as budgeting, resource management , and scheduling. . But these benefits are not unique to just one case study. What are the benefits of project controls?

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

By clearly defining tasks and responsibilities, a checklist promotes effective collaboration and reduces the likelihood of misunderstandings or duplications of effort. When defining project goals and objectives, it is important to involve key stakeholders and gather their input. Second, it enhances communication among team members.

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Susanne Madsen

MAY 23, 2018

Just consider the most important techniques we use as project managers: we define scope, analyse requirements, plan and estimate work, add contingency, manage risks, track changes and check the quality. 10 guidelines for estimating project effort Innovative leaders ask powerful what-if questions Is the Ion Triangle Outdated?

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

A well-defined brand can differentiate your business from competitors and attract clients who value quality and reliability. Showcase your portfolio of past projects: Highlighting successful case studies that demonstrate your expertise and ability to deliver high-quality work can be a powerful tool in attracting new clients.

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Workamajig

JUNE 7, 2018

According to the UK Association for Project Management (APM)'s Body of Knowledge , there are two distinct definitions of risk in a project: Risk event, defined as an event or set of circumstances that can negatively impact the chance of a project meeting one or more of its goals. Risks events are solitary incidents that can derail a project.

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Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 28, 2021

The conference committee encourages everyone to prepare papers on one of the relevant topics, among which there are: Managing people, Managing projects, Software management activities, Project execution and monitoring, Empirical estimation technique, Critical path analysis. Pricing: starting from 100 EUR.

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Epicflow Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Activity Duration Estimates Review . is a process of detecting risks related to the time allowances for activities in particular or a project in general, with the width of estimates range indicating a respective level of risk. Analogous Estimating . Bottom-Up Estimating . Bottom-Up EAC (estimate at completion) Method .

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Herding Cats

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

40 - Estimation is a Problematic Practice of Companies Doing Dangerous Things. A #Noestimates advocate makes the claim that having a ±10% accuracy for estimates of cost and duration is a dangerous thing. Define Reference Classes for those Capabilities and the Features that implement them. Is this normal?

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Scoro

MAY 4, 2022

Since every project has a budget and a timeline, project management always has a defined ‘end.’ Estimating activity timelines : Using the team’s technical knowledge to create a rough estimate of how long each activity will take. The waterfall methodology follows six stages: Define requirements. Design workflow system.

Technical Review 52

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Epicflow Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Activity Duration Estimates Review . is a process of detecting risks related to the time allowances for activities in particular or a project in general, with the width of estimates range indicating a respective level of risk. Analogous Estimating . Bottom-Up Estimating . Bottom-Up EAC (estimate at completion) Method .

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Workamajig

MARCH 28, 2018

In an earlier post, I defined project management as: “.the However, if I had to define a core responsibility of any digital project manager, it would be “people management”. Estimating workloads, budgets, and developing schedules. A ‘ Talent Gap’ report by PMI estimates that by 2020, there will be 15.7

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Herding Cats

AUGUST 22, 2018

These are classic examples from an author who is either unskilled, untrained, and inexperienced in estimating software development. Or who willfully ignores the knowledge and resources readily available in textbooks, papers, tools, and training for how to create credible estimates for software systems. By simply NOT Estimating?

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Herding Cats

JANUARY 23, 2019

Yet another class #NoEstimates lack of understanding of estimating, reference class forecasting, reference class databases, parametric estimating, estimating tools, and other well established estimating processes in the agile software development world. Subscribe to one of several reference class estimating sites.

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Planio

JULY 13, 2021

Plan: Defining a clear scope, timeline, and success metrics for the project. Read: 8 project proposal essentials , How to accurately estimate projects ). Issues could be blog posts, ad campaigns, launch materials, case studies, or anything else. See exactly how long a task took to complete and compare it to your estimate.

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Velociteach

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Projects are instrumental in defining an organization’s vision for a more sustainable future. We’ll hear from Dr. Carboni that he actually worked with the United Nations to define those 17. Each side of the pyramid is 767 ft long, it’s as tall as a 40 story building, and it has an estimated 2.5 You know, it’s free.

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Herding Cats

JANUARY 22, 2017

The Cone is a project management framework describing the uncertainty aspects of estimates (cost and schedule) and other project attributes (cost, schedule, and technical performance parameters). the beginning of a project, comparatively little is known about the product or work results, and so estimates are subject to large uncertainty.

Technical Review 28

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Herding Cats

JANUARY 17, 2017

The Cone is a project management framework describing the uncertainty aspects of estimates (cost and schedule) and other project attributes (cost, schedule, and technical performance parameters). the beginning of a project, comparatively little is known about the product or work results, and so estimates are subject to large uncertainty.

Technical Review 28

Technical Review 2005 Estimate Software Review 28

Herding Cats

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

The Cone is a project management framework describing the uncertainty aspects of estimates (cost and schedule) and other project attributes (cost, schedule, and technical performance parameters). Estimates are needed but are subject to large level of uncertainty. The UCL and LCL are defined BEFORE the project starts.

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Herding Cats

MAY 10, 2019

requires making estimates) ? Defining Uncertainty in Projects ? Estimation of Long?Term Risk Analysis & Estimating Uncertainty … and what this has to do with the price of milk in McLean,” Phil Beenhouwer, The Society of Cost Estimating & Analysis (SCEA), May 17, 2006. reducible and irreducible ?

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Teamweek

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Project tracking software helps you: Understand if you’re on track to meet task, milestone, and project deadlines Time tracking Compare estimated vs. actual efforts and costs Adjust plans quickly if you’re not on schedule or within the budget. Do they define their processes using the same language? Example: OrangeScrum.

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