ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A Gantt chart is a horizontal bar chart that’s commonly used in project management as a means to visually represent the project plan and schedule over time. ProjectManager’s construction Gantt charts help you plan, manage and track projects in real time. On the left, there’s a typical spreadsheet.

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MPUG

APRIL 4, 2022

The role of a project manager (PM) is not only to plan, execute, and track a project, but that of closing a project properly. I see many PMs use the MS Project software tool to work on a project over its life cycle, but most don’t use MS Project to close the project. These should be inactivated as you close the project.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 1, 2020

It requires two things: vision and planning. But product planning is something that anyone can learn. So, let’s break down product planning to show exactly how to do it yourself. What is Product Planning? Product planning utilizes many of the same processes, documents and tools that are used in project management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 11, 2022

Have you been asked to pull together a strategy planning meeting agenda? And you’re wondering what other people do in their strategic planning sessions… I’ve been there! In this article, I’ll explain what a strategic planning meeting can cover and share a sample agenda you can customize for your strategy sessions.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Sometimes the whole picture isn’t clear when you’re planning a project. Others still prefer forms of agile software development where they have room to adjust their project plan. Others still prefer forms of agile software development where they have room to adjust their project plan. What Is Rolling Wave Planning?

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 11, 2021

Having a benefits management plan lets project managers maximize these outcomes for the organization and stakeholders, and it’s part of any successful project management plan. This is done by identifying, planning, measuring and tracking benefits from the beginning of the project to the end, when all benefits have been achieved.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2023

Planning an event can range from a meeting at work to a convention and everything in between. Using planning templates can help you stay organized and keep to your budget and they allow you to schedule and create the kind of event that serves its purpose, whether that’s networking at a trade show or launching a team-building workshop.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Whether you need to define communication objectives, or identify stakeholders and channels, you can use this communication plan template to schedule project communications and establish a feedback loop that keeps everyone up to date. Download The Free Communications Plan Template: Why You Need a Communication Plan Template.

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Scrum.org

JULY 18, 2021

Agile Leadership: How to Close the Knowing-Doing Gap. So instead of them telling a team, “I want you to do X, Y and Z and stepwise follow this plan and these 1, 2, 3, 4 steps”, we encourage them to say: “the outcome of what we are trying to do is this, the reason why we are doing it is this and what good looks like is that.”.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 20, 2019

If you have a project communication plan , like our free template, then you have a way to get information out to those who need it, in a way that is understandable and actionable. The Importance of a Communication Plan. Planning is a way to communicate your path through time to complete a series of tasks. That’s right, process.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

You have to plan, execute and close within a specific timeline and a limited budget. In order to have a successful event, you need an event plan to coordinate all the elements so that they fall together correctly. A good place to start is with an event plan template. Download the Free Event Plan Template for Excel.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Product features and stakeholder requirements constantly change, and your initial product development plan might look very different as the project evolves. Agile release planning, also known as scrum release planning, is an alternative to the traditional waterfall approach. How do you create a scrum release plan?

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

To avoid this, focus on quality planning. Create a quality plan before you start your project to consistently meet the expectations of your stakeholders. What Is Quality Planning? Quality planning is the method of deciding what’s most important to the project. The quality plan itself includes: Objectives.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Imagine steering your project to a successful close, with every stakeholder satisfied and every team member proud of the collective achievement. A thorough analysis of financial information also aids in developing a closing statement, which assists in mitigating future issues.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Your project sponsor called you to her office and told you that the party is over — close the project. How to Close the Project. Second, be clear about the steps you will take to close the project. Out of respect and honor for the team, call a meeting as soon as possible to communicate the decision to close the project.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

That’s because now comes the planning. No plan has ever just materialized fully formed on your desk. What you need is project planning software that gives you the tools to gather and organize all the dissipate information you need to manage. What Makes a Project Plan? Sample Project Plan.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 13, 2020

For this post, we’re going to take a deep dive into one of the events in the scrum framework, sprint planning. The sprint is defined by a small amount of planned work that the team has to complete and ready for review. But the sprint cannot start until there has been a sprint plan. How to Make a Good Sprint Plan.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Sprint Planning - What’s The Point? The basic purpose of Sprint Planning is for the Scrum Team to define a Sprint Goal and align around a plan for “what” and just enough of “how” they will achieve the Sprint Goal. in order to be fully focused and engaged in the planning session. Why is it important to the business?

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MPUG

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Like every project has to be closed, a Sprint, also has to be closed. In this article, we will take a scenario for Sprint in a Scrum project and follow the steps needed to close a Sprint Project. Then, I will demonstrate the closing steps. This is to maintain consistency with my earlier piece on Agile release planning.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 28, 2020

Implementing what you learn through process improvement is done by creating a process improvement plan. What Is a Process Improvement Plan? Simply put, a process improvement plan is a document outlining how to improve your processes after identifying and analyzing them. Build a Process Improvement Plan in 7 Steps.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 16, 2020

Project management planning is made up of many parts. The procurement management plan is part of the overall project management plan. The procurement management plan is part of the overall project management plan. In project management there is a process for project procurement, and it begins with planning.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Project success, specifically on a team level, happens after you put a solid operational plan in place. Without an operational plan, team members can lose sight of their tasks, budgets can skyrocket and pandemonium can ensue. What is Operational Planning? What Are the Benefits of Operational Planning?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

You know how it goes—you’re a few months out from a deadline, and your team isn’t anywhere close to finishing the project. The answer is a cost management plan. What is a Cost Management Plan? A cost management plan is a method of strategizing the planning and execution of a project’s budget. Resource Planning.

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Kiron Bondale

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Boards are often actively involved in the succession planning process for leadership positions, helping to cue up the best candidates for key leadership roles. They can also plan for the future by creating leadership development programs incorporating effective risk management lessons.

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Planio

MARCH 28, 2022

The risks of ignoring a dedicated project closure plan. Does ‘closing’ a project mean it’s a success? Closing projects doesn’t have to be complicated. In this guide, we’ll run through a simple process that can guide you as you close out projects, learn from your experiences, and move onto the next one. But then what?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 22, 2019

Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you how to make a disaster recovery plan. In Review – How to Make a Disaster Recovery Plan. Disasters happen, Jennifer said, but recovery must be planned. Just like any plan, a disaster recovery plan is made up of pieces. What to Consider in a Disaster Recovery Plan.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

A change management plan can be the difference between project success and failure. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you how to create the right change management plan for your project. In Review – How to Make a Change Management Plan. Jennifer started by saying how important a change management plan is for a successful project.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 24, 2020

All windows shut closed with worldproof blinds. In one of the companies over 10 years ago we called them Coffee Plannings that later became Coffin Plannings. An excruciatingly boring and time-wasting activity, where the whole team sits in one room, looking at one screen trying to plan a two-week Sprint. Sounds familiar?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 1, 2019

The action plan is that document. Enter your email below and download your free action plan template for Excel and get on the road to success. What Is an Action Plan? Just as the name says, an action plan is a plan of action. The action plan is specific and related only to a project, not outside tasks.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Now it’s time to handover the work because the project is closing. If you’ve ever ended up on a project where the work never seems to end… and the changes keep coming in… and even though it is technically closed people still come to you for help… then this is for you! You should plan for your handover from the beginning of the project.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Capacity planning is an issue of supply and demand: one that can decide the fate of your project. Read on to learn how to plan your resources, and make sure your team members are working on the right task at the right time. What Is Capacity Planning? Capacity and planning obviously go hand-in-glove. Capacity Planning.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Over my 15 years of experience with Scrum, I’ve observed velocity-driven and capacity-driven sprint planning as our ways of working when we figure out the amount of work the development team can take during a sprint. Based on this historical data, take around 10 PBIs at sprint planning. Historically, they can finish 10 PBIs/sprint.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

TL; DR: Scrum Sprint Planning Checklist. A Sprint Planning checklist? So, from my perspective, checklists are not an evil means of imposing standardized processes but a helpful tool for practitioners even if they are a Scrum Master using a Sprint Planning checklist. Scrum Sprint Planning Checklist – The Details.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

Is your organization failing to close the gaps between strategy and project execution? you can use to help you close those gaps, yet it isn’t easy. Let’s review strategies and tools you can use, and learn how they can help you close that gap to promote successful project execution. And you’re not alone in this challenge.

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Wrike

JULY 24, 2023

It involves completing the remaining work, conducting a thorough review of project performance, and formally closing the project by satisfying all contractual obligations. This includes storing all project-related documents, such as project plans, contracts, change requests, and meeting minutes.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 23, 2024

Managers can plan on robust Gantt charts that link dependencies, filter for the critical path and set a baseline to track variance in real time. ProjectManager’s Gantt charts plan and schedule operational projects. However, these two roles are closely related and work together from different perspectives.

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Project Risk Coach

MAY 21, 2018

Featuring baselines, subsidiary plans, and other ancillary plans Do you know the 5Ps? Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance. If this is true, why is it that some project managers put so little time in developing a project management plan? Focus on keeping the plans simple and practical. Project Baselines.

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