Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Sol Benady is a management consultant, Fintech entrepreneur, and program manager working in the banking sector. He started his career as an auditor in London, trained with E&Y where he qualified as an accountant, and then moved into consulting for retail and investment banking for a wide range of projects and clients.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

As projects are all about the bottom line, you can imagine the importance of project profitability in project management. Being able to determine beforehand whether a project will turn a profit is how organizations can decide which projects to initiate and which ones to skip. Project Profitability Analysis.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 1, 2023

There are many ways to manage a project. While project management software is the gold standard, there are many free project management templates for Google that you can download to plan, manage and track your projects. They cover all phases of the project through its life cycle.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

Everyone wants their projects to be “quality” but I often get asked about how to manage project quality in real life. What does it mean to “do” project quality? You probably already know that you need a quality management plan , and that management, assurance and control are the pillars of doing it right.

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Teamweek

APRIL 19, 2024

Project managers often struggle to calculate project ROI and communicate a project’s financial value to stakeholders as they might not have the right tools or processes to do so. This guide has everything you need to start calculating the ROI of your projects, avoid scope creep, and improve project efficiency.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 4, 2022

They are the means by which a construction project gets from idea to completion. That’s a long and complicated journey in construction project management, which is why knowing the best construction delivery method is so important. ProjectManager’s Gantt charts help you manage all construction delivery methods. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A PMO, or project management office, can be an internal department or an external group or agency that defines and maintains the standards for a company’s project management. However, all three can use PMO templates to support project programs and portfolios.

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LiquidPlanner

OCTOBER 6, 2022

But the idea of time tracking and providing estimates likely has many negative connotations for your workforce. Some view time tracking as a way of micromanaging or holding team members firmly to their initial estimates. Manage scope creep. Manage your team better. Start big projects more easily.

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Velociteach

APRIL 11, 2023

Developing the charter often requires negotiating with stakeholders to align their support for the project. Including the project manager early in the process is advantageous. Critical decisions are made, and important assumptions, constraints, and risks are revealed. We want their input to establish alignment.

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Teamweek

JANUARY 22, 2024

Knowing how to monitor and manage project resources can make or break that project. One common technique that helps project managers handle resources efficiently is resource leveling. Project teams use resource leveling to adjust project timelines, address resource constraints, and avoid overloading.

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Epicflow Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2022

However, most of the causes for cost overrun can be explained by poor project and resource management. Let’s dive into the causes for budget overrun in aerospace and defense projects, and consider the ways of preventing them. What causes budget overrun in aerospace and defense projects? . Improper risk management.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 21, 2022

The elements of any construction project delivery include design, planning, construction and financing. Construction management at risk, also known as CM at Risk or CMAR, is a construction management approach that’s been gaining popularity. What Is Construction Management at Risk?

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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 13, 2023

A Business Case is done in collaboration between a Sponsor and Senior Management. It is critical to know who is driving the interest in the project, and to build initial stakeholder relationships between them and senior management. Benefits – Identify benefits with an order of magnitude estimate for each benefit.

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International Institute for Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In the past five years, there have been numerous articles discussing how Artificial Intelligence (AI), can and will benefit the field of project management. The project management landscape will change significantly. Some customers may be hesitant to allow AI to make certain decisions on their projects.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In project management, one of the key factors that contributes to the successful completion of a project is a well-structured and comprehensive budget plan. Understanding the importance of a project budget plan is crucial for project managers and stakeholders. This enhances productivity and reduces delays.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

MAY 28, 2020

The recent UK Government’s enquiry into the management of major projects was cut short by world events, but the interim report and oral evidence make for interesting reading. [1] Schedule and Cost Control Starts with Good Estimates. Strategy Must Be Aligned with Work Through Portfolio Management.

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Epicflow Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Project management involves creating lots of documentation. If you look into project management standards, you will find at least a dozen of various plans, multiple types of reports, and numerous other documents. A Business Case: Presenting the Idea of a Project . A Project Charter: From the Idea to Actual Work.

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Teamweek

AUGUST 17, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about how to use Project Controls to deliver your project on time and within budget. What are project controls? Importance of project controls. 5 project management controls that help deliver successful projects.

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Teamweek

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

You take on most of the risk. Fixed-rate projects are OK if you can manage the risk. But there is a strong possibility that you risk the project failing if you don’t have your documentation nailed down. The client takes on most of the risk. Shifting the risk onto the client. How do you decide?

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 15, 2022

But maintaining one eye on the broader picture is challenging for even the most experienced project managers. Staff members fall sick, clients push out the project scope, and even if just one or two of your subtasks take longer to complete than the estimates. Why is project monitoring important in project management?

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Techno-PM

AUGUST 9, 2021

And to gain a competitive edge over others, one needs to have effective project planning and management directives in place. Download Project Management Templates! Virtually, each and every organization undertakes projects and executes various planning and management methodologies to make them successful.

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Workamajig

AUGUST 6, 2019

Learn how to create a project budget in our new article. So much of your success as an agency depends on getting the project budget right. Underestimate it and you risk not having enough money to accomplish the project goal. Overestimate it and you risk losing the project altogether.

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Function Point

APRIL 5, 2023

A creative brief is an outline of critical elements of a project for your team and all stakeholders. It summarizes the project mission, goals, challenges, target audience, marketing and advertising method, messaging, etc. A project manager or consultant is usually in charge of creating briefs.

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Wrike

JULY 6, 2023

This is a typical scenario in project management, since even the most calculated schedules can buckle under the pressure of changing circumstances, looming deadlines, and client expectations. Fortunately, there are several ways to compress your project timeline and reach the finish line on time with your original schedule.

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Velociteach

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Projects are instrumental in defining an organization’s vision for a more sustainable future. WENDY GROUNDS: Welcome to Manage This, the podcast by project managers for project managers. Welcome to Manage This.

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Velociteach

MARCH 4, 2024

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Are your projects truly delivering the promised benefits? He explains why so many projects miss the mark on delivering measurable benefits and shares strategies to implement to maximize value. Table of Contents 02:37 … Why Benefits Management?

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Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Project Cost Management often puts people off. But there’s little your project sponsor, your client, or their Finance Director care about more than your budget and how closely you can stick to it. Project cost over-runs are common. The governance considerations for project cost management.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Consultant project management software helps consultancies deliver projects profitably by: Helping them quote the right estimates. Tracking projects and adjusting plans quickly when needed. And ensuring that all consultants on the team are optimally utilized. Task management.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 6, 2021

The template has places for you to add all the tasks related to the project, which are the smaller, more manageable work that eventually leads to your final deliverable. Every task has a start and end date, and the timeline template is where you estimate the duration of each task. Risk Tracking Template.

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Wrike

JUNE 3, 2019

In an industry like this one, it’s no wonder more and more people are interested in learning how to get started as a construction manager and the key steps necessary to effectively perform their duties. Everything You Need to Know About Construction Management Projects. Construction Management Project Basics.

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Teamweek

JANUARY 31, 2023

But the most important document of any client project is a statement of work (SOW). It helps prevent misunderstandings and project management problems. Project overview This one is pretty straightforward. Need help on estimate project costs? So how do you get it right? Don’t worry.

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Wrike

AUGUST 22, 2018

The day Lydia Agnese started her new role as PMO manager at Northstar Travel Group, she received some big news. As companies face escalating competition, and the pace of change continues to heat up, more companies are adopting new project management methods to meet market needs. Ask the right questions.

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Scoro

MARCH 11, 2024

Looking for project management tools? In this guide, we’ll highlight a list of project management tools and software that help you manage tasks, collaborate with your team, and manage resources. Consider the specific needs of your team and projects when selecting a project management tool.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Looking to create a project budget but have no idea where to begin? Cost estimation isn’t simple — but creating a project budget that works for you and your client is practically an art form. So in this post, you’ll learn how to create and manage a winning project budget plan like a pro.

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Epicflow Blog

MARCH 22, 2023

As a result, companies will not only reduce costs but also maximize business value and stay competitive when demand returns. Let’s now examine how improper project and resource management leads to inflated costs and prevents organizations from gaining more profit. What causes excessive expenses in project management?

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Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Put a rough project cost estimate together and send it to the client for approval–poof, you’ve got a winning project budget. Anyone can create a client budget for a project. So in this post, I will show you how to create and manage a winning project budget like a pro. But material costs?

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