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Kanban History: Origin & Expansion Across Industries

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Kanban history has informed everything from manufacturing to software development. The kanban tool has become commonplace in project management and its uses continue to expand. While kanban systems were once analog, they have since moved into the digital space and are often found in project management software.

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What Is Kanban? Meaning, Definitions & Best Practices

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Kanban is a methodology that helps teams of all sizes manage project tasks and workflows by applying tools, principles and practices. The kanban methodology was first developed as a lean manufacturing system to help with production planning , scheduling and control. Get started with ProjectManager for free today.

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Cost and Value Management for Software Development

Herding Cats

we focus on Value and don't need to worry about Cost. This, of course, is a violation of the principles of Managerial Finance and Microeconomics of software development in the presence of uncertainty and scarce resources. Software Project Cost Estimation . Overlooking key project risks.

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Managing Risks and Controlling Projects: How Data-Driven Project Management Come in Useful for Multi-Project Environments

Epicflow Blog

This article is inspired by the webinar featuring Epicflow co-founder Jan Willem Tromp and professor Mario Vanhoucke based on his latest book “The Illusion of Control: Project Data, Computer Algorithms and Human Intuition for Project Management and Control”.

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Project Management Basics: Definitions, Methods and Tools

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Initiation: Here’s where you set out the project scope , the goals, the organization of the project, its business case, its constraints, who the stakeholders are, what the risks are, the project controls, the reporting framework, etc. Execution: The project begins and the project plan is put into action.

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Creating a Comprehensive Project Budget Plan for Financial Control

Wrike

A project budget plan serves as a roadmap for financial control, enabling organizations to allocate resources effectively, monitor expenses, and ensure the project stays on track. Understanding the importance of a project budget plan is crucial for project managers and stakeholders.

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12 Ways to Manage Project Quality Without Drama

Rebel’s Guide to PM

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.