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Organizational Process Assets: Definitions, Examples & Templates

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Officially defined by the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMI’s PMBOK) as “the plans, processes, policies, procedures and knowledge bases specific to and used by the performing organization,” operational process assets influence the management of a project.

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SWOT analysis in project management: definition, instruction & example

Inloox

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. This knowledge enables the project team to develop and implement risk management strategies to avoid potential obstacles or mitigate their impact.

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Tracking Budget Variance in Project Management

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There’s a section explaining the importance of tracking budget variance in project management and different project aspects to consider when tracking budget variance. The definition comes from probability theory and statistics. Project managers use budget variance analysis when managing projects.

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Importance of Scenario Planning and Analysis in Business

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That is easier said than done as there’s no definitive way to predict the future. Operationa l scenario planning reviews all potential outcomes of a certain decision and how they can influence the business or project. Estimate Costs and Resource Utilization Having a scenario plan is only the first step.

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Project Controls: A Quick Guide

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Project controls are a set of tools, processes and people skills that are used together to help project managers have the right information, at the right time, to make the right decision. This means saving the project and the organization time and money. Implementing Project Controls. Project Implementation.

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14 Common Project Risks (+ more)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

In this article we’ll look at common project risks so you can start filling up your risk log and making the right plans. The PMI definition of risk is: “an uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on a project’s objectives.”. Plus, there should be a business case for the project!

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The Buyer Value Equation, Strategy, & Project Management

The Strategic Project Manager

Quality can significantly influence the perceived value of a product or service. Emotional appeal can be influenced by factors such as branding, design aesthetics, storytelling, and alignment with the buyer’s values or aspirations. Limited Scope – May not capture all relevant factors influencing buyer behavior.