ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 16, 2024

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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Workamajig

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

A project timeline is a key part of any project manager’s arsenal. Where does your project currently stand? A project timeline answers all these questions. It visualizes the project’s progress, letting anyone - even laypeople - get a better understanding of the project. That’s not all.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Consulting is a dynamic industry that offers exciting opportunities for individuals looking to work with diverse clients and solve complex business problems. In this article, we will explore the crucial skills necessary for success in the consulting field. Each specialty brings its own unique set of challenges and opportunities.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 30, 2024

Ever wondered what RAID is all about in project management? You'll hear project managers talking about their RAID logs as part of how to manage a project , or updating the RAID, but what does it all mean? My RAID log is THE most useful tool I use to keep my projects on track, and it will do the same for you.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

The consultant business model has become increasingly popular in recent years, providing professionals with the opportunity to utilize their expertise in various industries and offer valuable insights to businesses. Consultants also act as catalysts for change.

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Wrike

AUGUST 25, 2023

In the fast-paced world of consulting, success is often measured by a consultant’s ability to achieve desired outcomes for their clients. KPIs are specific metrics that help consultants track progress, evaluate performance, and make data-driven decisions.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 26, 2023

A program is a set of connected projects that are under the oversight of a steering committee, which is the program governance body. Program governance is a critical component to successfully managing a program of projects. For example, our roadmap provides an overview of all the projects in a program on one visual timeline.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 8, 2022

Most of my Professional Services colleagues don’t utilize project management software. In my 10+ years of working in professional services, it’s always been a pain point to juggle multiple priorities and projects with various deadlines and resource constraints across teams. When will my project work be finished?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2023

It’s another project where you have to manage time, cost and scope (and don’t forget quality) to deliver on a deadline. We’re also the online hub for everything project management-related. We have free templates for every phase of a project. Event Proposal Template Every event starts as an idea.

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Wrike

APRIL 22, 2023

As an enterprise consultant, your main goal is to help your clients increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve their bottom line by delivering high-quality results. One of the most powerful tools at your disposal is project management software.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 9, 2021

Are you looking for a robust, scalable PPM solution that can manage the whole project life cycle and show you what’s being worked on at any one time? In this review of Sciforma, I’ll share the pros and cons of this enterprise-centric project and portfolio management tool. Product: Sciforma. Pricing: Licenced per user, per month.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 13, 2024

Resources, such as people, materials and equipment, are needed to deliver projects. Being able to plan, manage and track those resources to meet the needs of a business is called project ERP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) project management. What Is a Project ERP? A project ERP can be expensive.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 6, 2021

Planning a project involves a lot of coordination of time, tasks and costs. It can feel like an insurmountable job, but just remember that plenty of projects are planned and executed every single day. Project Timeline Template. In order to see the entirety of your project, you need a timeline.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 8, 2024

An army of subcontractors each with their own specific discipline complete construction projects. We’ll also note the difference between an RFI in construction and other construction project management documents before going into the construction RFI process, the different types of RFIs and more. But how do they know what to work on?

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The Lazy Project Manager

MARCH 2, 2021

You don’t do my type of work (project management, PMO leadership at a global level, keynote speaking, consultancy and training) without clocking up some pretty impressive airmiles and flight status. Hell, I am a project manager and I thrive on change right? Exactly, The Lazy Project Manager is unique.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

By Ruchi Gupta, PMP ® , PgMP ® , PMI-ACP ® , PMI-RMP ® , SAFe, DASSM, SIP, Jira CBAP ® The accelerating rise of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and others is rapidly reshaping the way project management operates. The Project Management Office (PMO) is no exception.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2023

Project management is a growing industry and one that offers great opportunities for people of all skills and experience. How to Start a Project Management Career There are many entry points for those who are interested in a career in project management. Project Management Roles There are many roles in project management.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Construction project management has five phases, the same as any project. Then we’ll explain the difference between the construction phases and the project life cycle. To help you manage your construction projects better, we’ll even add a few free templates. Construction projects are carefully planned.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 15, 2021

As 2021 comes to a close, I would like to take a moment and reflect on the year and thank everyone that has made a Girl’s Guide to Project Management a success this year. These companies asked me to review their software this year: Fluid.work Saviom Twproject Office Timeline Pro+ Sciforma. I hope I’ve remembered everyone!

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2023

Shall we outsource the effort to one of the big consultancies — McBoston? Develop a detailed plan for the change, including specific milestones and timelines. Leverage the expertise of the consulting firm but also empower employees to take ownership of the change by providing them with the necessary training and resources.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Similar to a journey, projects have a beginning and an end. Just like a trip, most projects wouldn’t set off without first having an itinerary. In project management, the equivalent of an itinerary is a creative brief. But not all projects use a creative brief; they’re found only in specific disciplines. Learn more.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 10, 2022

This is a guest article from Sidar OK, an executive coach who supports employees wishing to increase their income by becoming an independent consultant. When I became an independent consultant 12 years ago, freelance missions were abundant. We’ll mainly focus on independent project manager CVs. Introduction.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The project management landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with generative AI emerging as a game-changer. IIL’s course offerings delve into the “how” of generative AI solutions, providing a roadmap for organizations looking to integrate this technology into their project management workflows. Register here.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

By: Veronica Thraen Do you have a new project but don’t know where to begin? Have you been assigned to manage a large project with multiple teams, but you’ve never been a project manager? Here are 8 steps to ensure the greatest project success — even if you are not a trained project manager: 1. Not necessarily.

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The Lazy Project Manager

JUNE 2, 2021

Episode 1 – Meet Tim Stumbles of Office Timeline. A free Zoom gathering where Peter Taylor, The Lazy Project Manager, introduces some of his friends from the wide world of project management. Episode one is Tim from Office Timeline. Book your free place today here [link]. And share the link with everyone you know.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Everything you need to know about project management terms is here in one list! Plus we’ve added handy links to help you dive deeper into different topics with videos, articles and even our round-up of all resources so you can put these important terms into practice with your projects.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

By Veronica Thraen September 20, 2023 In a previous article, I provided three ways to test your readiness for a career in project management when you are looking for a change or just starting your professional career journey. Choosing to embark on a career as a project manager could be one of the wisest and timeliest decisions you make.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

That requires work, of course, and a lot of coordination between departments, which can be streamlined by project management software. As in any project plan, the marketing implementation plan will define the objectives of the campaign and the requirements to fulfill them. What Is a Marketing Plan? It’s like throwing away money.

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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’ll also need to know how you are going to assure project quality. But all that really comes after knowing what quality looks like on your project.

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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. Finally, there’s a column for the duration of the task or project.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 31, 2023

IT projects are unique. These IT project management templates are essential to get those jobs done properly. ProjectManager has dozens of free project management templates for Excel and Word that IT managers need when working on web development, software development, mobile app development, network configuration and so much more.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

And so, we were not at all surprised to see that at IIL’s November International Project Management Day Virtual Conference , the most attendance in any one session was at the panel discussion on, you guessed it: AI. What does it mean for me in my role as a Project Manager? Scenario-Based Prompts.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 4, 2023

All projects use reporting to monitor progress and performance, but in construction reporting is especially important. Construction reports are more varied and chart everything from project status to incidents and compliance. The idea is to get a snapshot of the project or various aspects of it in an easily understandable fashion.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Construction projects come big and complex as well as small and simple, but one thing they all share is a construction phase plan. The construction phase plan is a critical construction project management document that helps to ensure a safe project. What Is a Construction Phase Plan?

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Frohnhoefer In the ever-evolving landscape of project management, staying ahead of the curve is not just beneficial—it’s imperative. As we step into 2024, the dynamics of project management continue to shift, demanding professionals to be agile, skilled, and strategically focused. Not sure where to begin?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 8, 2022

Resource management is one of the most important aspects of project management. That’s because projects need resources and those resources must be managed. Project resources are all the raw materials, equipment and human resources necessary to execute project tasks. What Is Resource Management? Resource Forecasting.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Managing a program or portfolio of projects involves many things, but utmost importance should be given to resource management, especially organizational resources. Organizational resources are concrete materials and tangible assets that support the program or portfolio of projects, including practice improvements and service delivery.

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