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How to Build and Implement a Project Strategy

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These operational projects aren’t necessarily aligned with the organization’s strategic planning goals but are needed to keep the organization running. Some examples of operational projects are routine maintenance, training programs and upgrades to the IT infrastructure.

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The Importance of Operational Project Management for Businesses

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They also differ in that operations management is continuous, while project management is temporary, moving from one project to another. However, these two roles are closely related and work together from different perspectives. Projects are often closely tied to ongoing operations and must be managed to ensure success.

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General Conditions in Construction: Definitions & Best Practices

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You’ll find general conditions in the project contract, the specifications and the project costs. To understand general conditions in construction, we need to define them as it applies to each place in the construction project. The general conditions in this place are specific to the project.

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Project Management Process Groups: A Quick Guide

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Selecting the project office. Choosing the right tools, equipment and communication infrastructure. Once the project has been signed and is ready to move forward, there is a kickoff meeting. Use a kickoff meeting to get everyone on the project team on the same page so the project can start off right. Closing Phase.

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Project Documentation: 10 Essential Project Documents

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It’s part of the scope management plan, a comprehensive document that explains all the procedures and guidelines related to the project scope. Project Budget. The project budget is a critical project management document. Project Schedule. Project Closure Template.

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Construction Delivery Methods: A Quick Guide for Projects

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Finally, we’ll describe some of the more popular construction delivery methods and how construction project management software can help deliver success no matter which construction delivery method you choose. A construction delivery method is a procedure by which a construction project goes from initiation to close.

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The Meta City, Remote Work, & the Strategic Project Manager

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The Network Effect – The competitive advantage of cities and related locations within the Meta City framework is very closely related to the Network Effect. Implications of Meta Cities for Project Management There are many implications for project managers. Cost control – Meta Cities also provide a cost advantage.