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What Should You Include in Your Preconstruction Meeting Agenda?

ProjectManager.com

It’s also when the project schedule and budget are reviewed with the parties involved in the coming construction project. Construction projects , as noted, are made of many distinct teams of contractors and subcontractors who are responsible for a specific piece of the larger whole. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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Essential Topics for the Scrum Product Owner

Scrum.org

In the fast-paced world of software development, agility and efficiency are paramount. Within Scrum teams, the role of a Product Owner is pivotal. The Product Owner is the bridge between the stakeholders and the development team, responsible for maximizing the value of the product.

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PRINCE2 and PMBOK: How They Compare

Rebel’s Guide to PM

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. And what are the weak points? What are the most used tools and software on PRINCE2? PMI regulates the PMP certification. No, not that I’m aware of.

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The 2021 Project Management Report

Rebel’s Guide to PM

You’ll learn: What delivery approach is the most common How many project managers have considered leaving the profession Why the top career goal for project managers is not what experienced professionals want How many projects a project manager runs How many people in an average project team What keeps project managers up at night And lots more.

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7 Hidden dangers of project management (Or why even well-planned projects sometimes fail)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

During a company integration program, customer service levels dropped by 25-50% because the team management focused their efforts on reorganizing and changing employees’ roles and responsibilities, all with “the best of intentions”. Consequently, the difference in corporate culture led to numerous issues causing anxiety among team members.

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

ProjectManager.com

They need to have leadership qualities, manage teams, allocate resources and make project plans and schedules. Technical project managers need experience and knowledge of hardware and software installation, upgrades, site maintenance, development and more. They have to be organized and great communicators. But that’s not all.

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How to Hire a Program Director (Job Description Included)

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They do everything from monitoring the budget to creating community programs to supervising other managers and developing better business practices. However, as with project managers, program directors’ jobs are made more efficient with project management software. Develop a plan to run the program from inception to completion.