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Back to Basics: A Master Class on the 4 Phases of the Project Life Cycle

Planio

But every project–from redesigning a website to building the Colossus of Rhodes–follows the same four phases of the project life cycle : Initiation. The project life cycle is the ultimate guide to take you from idea to finished product. Identify project objectives and deliverables.

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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.

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How to Manage Your Project Pipeline With Software

ProjectManager.com

Projects have a beginning, middle and end. That’s called the project life cycle. When you’re a project management office (PMO) or program or portfolio manager, you’re going to have to deal with multiple projects in various stages of the project pipeline. What is a project pipeline?

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PRINCE2: The Project Management Method Explained

Rebel’s Guide to PM

It’s tailorable and suitable for projects of all sizes, large and small. PRINCE2® works in a huge number of industries and domains. As a project manager , I have used it in financial services, and to a lesser degree, a modified version in a healthcare setting. Document lessons learned for future projects.

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What Are Construction Submittals and Why Are They So Important?

ProjectManager.com

Construction Templates Construction templates are a great way to streamline the project management process and add efficiency. ProjectManager has dozens of free project management templates for Excel and Word available for immediate download. They cover every aspect of the project life cycle and suit several industries.

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Risk Analysis 101: How to Analyze Project Risk

ProjectManager.com

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. Most industries have best practices.

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What is a Statement of Work? Definition & Examples

ProjectManager.com

No matter what industry you’re in, the one constant throughout the project life cycle of a project is paperwork. If there are any industry acceptance criteria or quality standards that need to be adhered to, list those here. Here are some that are closely related to a statement of work.