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Project Management Basics: Definitions, Methods and Tools

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Now that we’ve determined what a project is, we can define project management as a discipline. What Is Project Management? Project Life Cycle The project life cycle describes the five phases all projects go through. Here’s a quick overview of each.

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The Twins – Communications Management and Stakeholder Management

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In this article, we will look at two key knowledge areas: Communications Management and Stakeholder Management. If you are an aspiring Project Management Professional (PMP ®) , you need to have solid understanding on how these two interact with each other. So, let’s start with Communications Management first.

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The Twins – Communications Management and Stakeholder Management

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In this article, we will look at two key knowledge areas: Communications Management and Stakeholder Management. If you are an aspiring Project Management Professional (PMP ®) , you need to have solid understanding on how these two interact with each other. So, let’s start with Communications Management first.

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Project Integration Management – A Quick Guide

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A project charter contains the preliminary roles and responsibilities of the project, including the goals and objectives, and the appointing of a project manager. It is used as a reference document as the project moves forward. Project Close. Lastly, the project must be closed when it is done.

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A Complete Guide to PMIS

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A project management information system (PMIS) is how information needed to run a project is organized. It collects and uses project information through one or more software applications. What these programs do is help project managers to plan, execute and close their project.

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How to Actually Develop a Project Management Plan

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The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) says the project management plan is “the document that describes how the project will be executed, monitored and controlled, and closed. Subsidiary Project Plans The Project Management Institute (PMI) highlights ten Knowledge Areas.

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Project Management Process & Phases

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According to the PMBOK guide, which is considered the bible for project managers, project management is scientifically done by managing project documents through 49 processes that are grouped into five project phases. . Plan Schedule Management . Plan Cost Management . Initiating.

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