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IT Governance: Definitions, Frameworks and Planning

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IT governance ensures that IT departments are prepared for what’s next, without losing focus on what matters. What is IT Governance? At its base level, IT governance is one or multiple processes that enable the IT staff to better manage risk and operate at its most efficient to the benefit of the organization on the whole.

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PRINCE2: The Project Management Method Explained

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The History of PRINCE2® PRINCE2® is part of the best practice guidance that came out of the UK Office of Government Commerce. A British government agency, the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency, licensed it for use in government IT projects back in 1979. It was renamed PRINCE. How are we doing it?

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How to Start a Project Management Career

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It is a discipline that is used across industries as varied as construction, manufacturing and IT to healthcare, professional services and government. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software that empowers teams to plan, manage and track their work in real time.

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PRINCE2 and PMBOK: How They Compare

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First came PRINCE in 1989 as the UK government standard for IT project management. In 2020, AXELOS, the awarding body for the PRINCE2 family of certifications, launched a version specifically aimed at the US market, with relevant vocabulary and case studies. PMI regulates the PMP certification. In brief, how does PRINCE2 work?

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Construction Superintendent Job Description, Responsibilities and Salary

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It has to be designed by an architect and planned by a general contractor. A construction superintendent is a professional who helps to manage projects and makes sure that they’re running as planned. They do this from the planning phase to the completion of the project. What Is a Construction Superintendent? Many things.

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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

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A project management methodology is a set of principles, tools and techniques that are used to plan, execute and manage projects. The waterfall method makes use of Gantt charts for planning and scheduling; an example is below. The PMBOK provides definitions and guidelines for project planning, scheduling, executing and controlling.

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Post-Construction Phase: How to Close a Construction Project

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If everything is deemed okay, then the architect will sign a certificate of substantial completion. Next, if the structure complies with all local permits and regulations, the local government will issue a certificate of occupancy, which means that the building is ready for occupancy.