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Risk Breakdown Structure for Projects: A Complete Guide to RBS

ProjectManager.com

Risks will arise and threaten the successful delivery of your project. Using a risk breakdown structure (RBS) is how you prepare for the unexpected. A risk breakdown structure is great for identifying and prioritizing risks so you know which will be more or less impactful. The Four Categories of Risk in a Project.

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SWOT analysis in project management: definition, instruction & example

Inloox

SWOT analysis in the project management context Why should I conduct a SWOT analysis? How to perform a SWOT analysis Once the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches for strategy development Concrete example: SWOT analysis in a software development project Conclusion 1. Content What is a SWOT analysis?

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How to Overcome 12 Common Requirements Mistakes

Project Risk Coach

Or perhaps your team said they had gathered the requirements, but in reality, the team had hastily rushed through the requirement process resulting in rework, missed deadlines, and another blown budget. No requirements management plan. The project manager should define the approach to requirements development and management.

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How to Manage Project Scope Without Scope Creep (with examples)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Scope creep in project management is where additional requirements are added to the project, beyond what was originally agreed and these additions are not formally authorized. The term refers to how the project’s requirements or feature list grows over time without proper control. What’s so bad about scope creep anyway?

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How to Actually Develop a Project Management Plan

Project Risk Coach

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? One of the reasons is that project managers may not know what to include. Engage your team members in developing the plans. Think about this.

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How to Develop a Quality Management Plan

Project Risk Coach

Let's look at the cost of having no quality management plan. Then, we will explore how to develop a practical quality management plan. The Cost of Poor Quality First, we may not meet customer's needs and expectations. Fifth, your team's morale may suffer. This is often a result of poor quality requirements.

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What to Do When a Bad Moon is Arising on Your Project

Project Risk Coach

Ever have this sinking feeling that a bad moon is arising on your project? You’re not sure what the problem is, but you know things are out of control. Increasingly, your attention is being diverted from managing your project activities to putting out fires. One of the most dangerous threats may be the unknown risks.