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Mastering Project Estimation: Simplified Techniques for Reliable Scheduling

MPUG

The Project Management Institute defines a project as “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.” The solution, of course, is estimating. There is a whole science to estimation, and it would be possible to go very deeply into this. But that’s not what 90% or more of Project Managers need.

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Managing risk

Scrum.org

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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Industrial Construction: Examples of Industrial Projects

ProjectManager.com

Finally, we’ll offer links to a few free construction project management templates to help manage industrial construction projects. Being able to manage all these elements, including scheduling and the costs involved in industrial construction requires project management software. What Is Industrial Construction?

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125 Project Management Buzzwords

The IIL Blog

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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Beware the Word “Pragmatic”

MPUG

I recently had a recorded interview with Stuart Taylor on project management. Let’s define what we mean when we use this term in the context of project management. What does it indeed mean to be “pragmatic” in project management? This article didn’t come out of nowhere. What is Pragmatic?

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Construction Delivery Methods: A Quick Guide for Projects

ProjectManager.com

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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12 Ways to Manage Project Quality Without Drama

Rebel’s Guide to PM

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?