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Who does what in Project Initiation in PRINCE2®

Rebel’s Guide to PM

In addition, there are some practical aspects to agree with everyone, like: How to manage risks and issues How to track progress and what to do when you go off track What baselines you’ll use and how to control them How you are going to communicate and who to. Assemble the project initiation documentation Yey, more paperwork!

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The Functions of a Project Management Office

Project Pulse Journal

A Project Management Office (PMO) isn't just about oversight; it's about empowering your projects to deliver real value. A well-implemented PMO can transform your project delivery process , ensuring that every project is set up for success from the start. Discover how a PMO can be a game-changer for your organization.

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PM in Practice: Improving the Project Management Plan

LiquidPlanner

Do you use a project management plan? The project management plan documents all the project management processes used to manage the project. Remember, the project management plan is not the project schedule. New project managers often confuse the project management plan with the project schedule.

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How To Make 2023 A Successful Year for Your Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

A well-documented plan? Ben Aston runs the blog The Digital Project Manager , the weekly Digital Project Manager podcast , and is a digital project manager in real life too. All of those are important, but not as much as learning to be an effective communicator, team builder, negotiator, and motivator.

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Six Data Points Needed to Create a Great Project Communication Plan

MPUG

I have written the following to help you to make a great, and actionable, communication management plan. Additionally, you can read this article , which describes various constituents of a communication plan. What to Ask to Prepare a Great Communication Management Plan. Contents of a Communication Management Plan.

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Project Manager vs. Program Manager: A Side-by-Side Comparison

LiquidPlanner

A program will often cross multiple organizations, and this has an impact on stakeholders, sponsors, funding sources and even assigning the right program manager. In a project, the project manager is primarily responsible for the scope , cost and timeline. Manage the project budget. Manage issues and risks.

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Wrike vs. Basecamp: Which Is the Best Project Management Platform for You?

Wrike

It lacks support for multi-user live editing, which means teams can’t work simultaneously on the same document or task in real time. The absence of these collaborative features can impede efficient teamwork and hinder effective communication across different stakeholders. PMO professionals also find Wrike to be an invaluable asset.