ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

There’s never enough time when managing a project. Project managers don’t have the luxury to quote poems to stakeholders when going off track. Changes in a project are common, but it’s the project manager’s responsibility to make sure that those changes don’t produce a negative impact on the project schedule. It’s a trade off.

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MPUG

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Project Management Institute defines a project as “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.” By definition, there can be no data on exactly how long this unique effort will take. The solution, of course, is estimating. But that’s not what 90% or more of Project Managers need.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

However, in project management, project assumptions are essential for planning a project. Let’s take a look at how project assumptions are defined in project management and why they’re so important. Then we’ll learn about a project assumption log and how assumptions differ from constraints and risk.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Some project managers have a defensive mindset. 3 Is an Opportunity a Risk, Really? Project managers may use qualitative and quantitative risk analysis to evaluate opportunities. Consequently, these project managers and team members fail to take advantage of these upside risks. Table Of Contents.

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Planio

MARCH 28, 2022

All good (and bad) things must come to an end, especially in project management. But what project manager has time for that? The truth is that ignoring proper project closure opens you up to additional risks , prevents you from implementing lessons learned , and can undermine your credibility as a project leader.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Before you’re able to analyze the risk in your project, you have to acknowledge that risk is going to happen in your project. By planning for risks, you begin the process of knowing how to identify, monitor and close out risks when they show up in your project. Part of that process is risk analysis.

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Scrum.org

JULY 10, 2018

Often I hear people say that Scrum does not take care of risk: there is no risk log, risk is not on the agenda of the Sprint Review or Retrospective as a standard agenda-item. That's a risk right there! How is risk managed in Scrum? Scrum is all about risk management. Different types of risks.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

Everyone wants their projects to be “quality” but I often get asked about how to manage project quality in real life. You probably already know that you need a quality management plan , and that management, assurance and control are the pillars of doing it right. What does it mean to “do” project quality?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 26, 2023

This allows the project manager to get buy-in from the project’s key stakeholders and ensure all the research has been done to move into the planning phase without any hiccups. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software that takes your PID and turns it into a workable project plan.

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PM Basics

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In this article, you’ll find the real-life project risk management plan example. Below the example, you’ll find all the required information and resources to create your Risk Management Plan quickly and for free. Risk Management Plan Definition. Risk Register, WBS). Introduction.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

A project budget contains the financial details of your project, including the estimates of all the money you need to layout to lead a successful project, from resources to materials. That means your estimates have to be accurate, or as much so as you can make them. Monitor project expenses with this Excel budget template.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 12, 2021

Track your project’s time and material usage in real time with ProjectManager.com’s Construction Project Management Software. A time and materials contract is commonly used in construction project management, though it’s also used in product development and other types or projects. Try it for yourself today!

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Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Break the project down into tasks: Use a Work Breakdown Structure to make the project more manageable. Estimate a project timeframe: Create time estimates for each task. and add that to your cost estimate. You should let the client know that your estimates are, in fact, just estimates and not a fixed cost.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So, picture this: you are transitioning from your current position into a project management career. The industry didn’t matter; it was about translating my work experience into specific project management industry-recognized terms and managing projects. What are the Essential Project Management Buzzwords?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 4, 2022

That’s a long and complicated journey in construction project management, which is why knowing the best construction delivery method is so important. A construction delivery method is a procedure by which a construction project goes from initiation to close. Construction delivery methods matter. What Is a Construction Delivery Method?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 5, 2019

A PERT chart can help you manage your project. But what is a PERT chart and how does it assist project managers when they’re working on larger, more complex projects? A PERT chart is a tool that can help project managers schedule, organize and coordinate tasks in their projects. What Is a PERT Chart? History of PERT Charts.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Plan for project risks with this risk register template for Excel. Define risk priority and the potential impact for each. Risk is going to happen, but with this free risk tracking template handy, you can prepare for it and have a response already thought out and in place. Every project has risk.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2023

There’s more than one way to manage a construction project. Along the way, we’ll explain why lean construction can benefit your project and how the right project management software can help you take advantage of lean construction. Lean construction is constantly evolving, which is why there’s no straightforward definition of the term.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Who is creating your Definition of ‘Done?’ . The question is an excellent bridge to learning about the Definition of ‘Done’ in general; for example, has it regularly inspected and adapted? This question is preparing the Scrum Master for the discussion with the development organization or IT management.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2018

If so, it might be time to start implementing proven project management processes and phases at your organization in order to bring your company’s workflow under control. Phases of Project Management. In project management there are five phases: initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing.

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Workamajig

JUNE 7, 2018

Every project has some risk of failure. This guide on project risk management will help you understand and manage risks better. If there is one thing you can be certain about in project management, it's this: Every project carries some risk. Putting out these fires is your job as the project manager.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 29, 2022

Project managers know the importance of having project documentation. Creating and managing project documentation throughout the project life cycle is critical for project success, but where to start? The term project documentation refers to the project management documents that are created throughout the project life cycle.

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PM Basics

MARCH 5, 2019

How to select a Risk Response Strategy? Here you will find examples of risk responses for both threats and opportunities. But there’s a catch: You may have a limited mindset in regards to dealing with risks. So, I would suggest you review examples of dealing with different risks on a real project first. Enter your email.

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Traxidy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Art of Mastering Project Surprises: Easy Strategies for Managing Unplanned Work By: Steve McBroom, Founder, Traxidy (Click to follow me on LinkedIn) In this post, we will review the importance of working through project issues and the associated unplanned project tasks, as they arise, and provide effective strategies to manage them.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

When managing a project there is always the triple constraint hanging over the project manager’s head like the Sword of Damocles. Avoiding budget overrun is key to closing a successful project. Avoiding budget overrun is key to closing a successful project. Change requests always bog down the desks of project managers.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

What you need is project planning software that gives you the tools to gather and organize all the dissipate information you need to manage. Definition and Planning: Now you put the plan down in writing, concentrating on the project’s scope and outlining the work that will need to be performed. What Makes a Project Plan?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2022

Bullying can be as harmful in the workplace as it is in schools and other areas of society, causing the well understood personal emotional impacts plus a long list of challenges for project manager and their organizations where it is taking place. Workplace bullying: a definition. Paul Pelletier. It has nothing to do with work itself.

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Scrum.org

MAY 15, 2023

Explain the benefits and drawbacks of different estimation techniques. Create a Definition of Done. Create a Definition of Done considering the following [your criteria]. Identify risks & dependencies for following feature: [Your feature]. Create a workshop on product management in Scrum for new stakeholders.

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Workamajig

MAY 24, 2018

Scope creep in project management is one of the biggest causes of project failure. I’m talking, of course, about scope creep in project management. Failed projects and frustrated project managers. Managing scope creep is one of the toughest jobs you’ll do in your line of work. It happens slowly. The result?

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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

PMI has become and continues to be the leading professional association in project management. The goal of the Metrolina chapter is to advance the mission and objectives of the Project Management Institute. It has been said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over but expecting different results.

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Techno-PM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Procurement Management Procurement involves coordinating with suppliers to acquire (or lease) goods or services for the project. By definition, these relationships are contractual and as with anything in project management, the process begins with planning and incorporating the plan into a statement of work.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Finally, it looks at the impact and application of the Buyer Value Equation framework for developing strategy and managing projects. These may include time, effort, risk, and opportunity costs. Risk – The uncertainty or potential negative consequences associated with the purchase and use of the product or service.

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Herding Cats

MARCH 5, 2017

The common definition of the Definition of Done in agile software development is (mostly from the Scrum Alliance and other official Scrum sites): A simple list of activities (coding, comments, unit testing, integration, release notes, design documents, etc.) The Agile Definition of Done is a coders view of the project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 30, 2020

I’ve seen project managers and other colleagues crash and burn. Lots of senior managers. There is a reason that project management has a code of ethics. Career-limiting because: No one wants to work with the project manager who emails the operational team a closure document and is never seen again.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Risk identification is not a rigid process that you follow step-by-step. Instead, good risk identification comes from communication and collaboration with all project stakeholders. Moreover, you need to educate others on how to use your risk management process. What is Risk Identification? How to Identify a Risk?

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MPUG

AUGUST 29, 2022

This typically results in about 15-20% of students saying that their expectation is to learn project management. I usually have to explain that although the PMP exam is based on project management, the primary focus of PMP training workshops is to help participants to crack the PMP exam—not necessarily learn project management.

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Wrike

JUNE 24, 2021

More than 28% of projects end up failing due to inaccurate estimates and poor project planning. From minimizing stress to eliminating scope creep to managing difficult deadlines, having a simple roadmap of all project activities ensures that the team knows what to do and how. What is project planning? Project milestones.

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