ProjectManager.com

JULY 26, 2023

That’s why a project initiation document (PID) is so important. To understand why, let’s define the term and compare it to other project documentation. We’ll explore its importance and how to create a project initiation document, including all its many components. What Is a Project Initiation Document (PID)?

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

That’s why a business requirements document is so important. To prove this point, let’s define what a business requirements document (BRD) is and what its components are. Plus, we’ll give you tips on how to write a better one before showing how project management software can make the process even more efficient.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Summary review of SmartSuite: If you’ve always thought managing on spreadsheets wasn’t enough but haven’t found an alternative, check out what SmartSuite can do. It’s a smart way to integrate processes and projects, chat and calendars, documents and workflow. Anyone can assign anyone else work with a due date and priority.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Every project is different, of course, but the differences when managing software development projects are especially so, due to its distinct life-cycle processes. What Is Software Project Management? Software project management is the planning, managing and tracking of software development projects. Learn more.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

In this review of Saviom, I’ll share the pros and cons of this tool. Summary review of Saviom: If you want to take your capacity planning to the next level, this is the tool for you. Saviom is one of the most widely used Enterprise Resource Management(ERM) software. Product: Saviom. There is a free trial. Saviom Overview.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Summary review The IBM Project Manager Professional Certificate is a good CAPM® alternative or course to use towards your CAPM prep. I spent a lot of hours reviewing the materials and studying the individual courses, and I hope that time helps you make a choice about whether the course is a good fit for your career needs.

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JULY 25, 2018

I was approached by the people at Reason8 to try their meeting transcription software, and together we decided the best test would be to do a market comparison and review similar tools. So generally, when I am chairing a meeting, I take notes by hand and type them up after the meeting. But – ta da!

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 12, 2022

As with everything in construction project management, there’s a process, meetings, checklist and more. The main reason for preconstruction is to ensure that you’re doing the due diligence before you start building. Having the right software will connect the different departments involved and allow it to run more smoothly.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 28, 2024

Buildertrend is construction project management software used by residential builders, from custom builders to specialty contractors and remodelers. Below is a comprehensive list of 10 of the best Buildertrend alternatives to help general contractors find the software that suits their needs.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 16, 2024

Project management software is a valuable tool for managing your project pipeline. ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software that has roadmaps to help you manage your project pipeline. Get started with ProjectManager today for free. ProjectManager’s roadmaps help you manage your project pipeline.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 21, 2022

The software development life cycle (SDLC) is how it’s done in software development. What Is the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)? The software development life cycle (SDLC) is a process by which software is developed and deployed. Project management software helps you manage every phase of the project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 28, 2022

I first wrote this Vizzlo review in 2016, and this review has been updated to reflect changes in the tool since then. How Software Reviews Happen. This is how the software review process normally goes for me. Software company: We’ve got a really cool product we’d like you to review.

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MARCH 22, 2023

Are you ready to dive into my Google Project Management: Professional Certificate review? I’ve spent many hours reviewing the materials and going through the lessons so you can save time in your own course evaluation. How I did this review I created an account on Coursera so that I could work through the course materials.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 4, 2022

That’s why a project requirements document (PRD) is so important. But what exactly is a product requirements document and what needs to be included in one for it to be effective? What Is a Product Requirements Document (PRD)? A product requirements document (PRD) is a detailed outline of all product requirements.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 2, 2021

That’s why a kickoff meeting is so important. A kickoff meeting puts everyone on the same page. It’s all part of the meeting agenda and makes sure the project team starts off on the right foot. What Is a Project Kickoff Meeting? A kickoff meeting is usually led by the project manager. It sets up project success.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 8, 2024

This construction document helps subcontractors understand what they need to do if they have any questions. 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.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 26, 2024

There are reasons why I don't know a lot about the exact support documentation any longer: get someone else to write this or you'll be the subject matter expert forever! A good project closure document helps that immensely. Shut down the cost code for your project budget or tell Finance that nothing more will be charged to the project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

Meeting minutes help with communication at work — they ensure people have a common understanding of what the meeting was about and what they should be doing next. In this article we’ll look at why minutes are worth doing and then dive into the 10 simple tips for taking effective meeting minutes.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 15, 2024

Project completion is more than delivering on time, within budget and meeting quality expectations. Organizing project documentation and final activities can be done more efficiently with the same project management software used to plan, execute and control the project. That’s a mistake. Every phase of a project is important.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 25, 2022

By using incremental steps towards completing a project, agile teams can easily adjust their project plan or product development plan to better meet their customer requirements. That flexibility must be evident in agile software, too. Working software over comprehensive documentation. Since that time, agile has spread.

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AUGUST 21, 2023

Many CEOs of software-enabled businesses call us with a similar concern: Are we getting the right results from our software team? We hear them explain that their current software development is expensive, deliveries are rarely on time, and random bugs appear. What does a business leader do in this situation?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 13, 2022

When I asked over 200 project managers what task they would most like to drop, meetings were near the top of the list (just after project documentation). So what would life look like if it was easier to have meetings and take notes afterward? is an artificial intelligence tool for productive, collaborative meetings.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 29, 2024

One way to ensure that these goals are achieved is through project management software. ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software that can create dynamic production schedules with multiple tools. Capacity planning determines how much production capacity is needed to meet the demand for the product.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 5, 2024

A calendar is a great planning tool for tracking tasks and deliverables’ due dates, especially when executing large projects that span across months. Instead, you should use a project management software like ProjectManager. Here’s an example of a typical task list with due dates and task durations.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

This is a review of Twproject software used in October 2021. I have been compensated for my time in preparing this review but all views are my own. Are you looking for an all-in-one platform to manage projects, To Do lists, timesheets, costs, and documents? Twproject (say: T W Project) could be the perfect fit for you.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 1, 2024

ProjectManager is an award-winning project management software that offers kanban boards with robust features for managing tasks and workflows in any industry. For example, the kanban methodology can be implemented in manufacturing, software development, product management, construction and many other industries.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2022

The agile principles and core values are documented in the agile manifesto , a brief document that defines agile. Teams that work in an agile environment need flexible project management software. ProjectManager is cloud-based software that works with whatever methodology you choose. Deliver Working Software Frequently.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 20, 2021

I’ve been booking meetings for the next couple of months because I know my team get very busy, and if we don’t schedule the time we won’t meet to talk about the big stuff. Knowing how to manage a meeting is one of the core skills for project managers. Looking for more resources to make your meetings run more smoothly?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 25, 2024

Kanban history has informed everything from manufacturing to software development. For those unsure what kanban is, we’ll first explain the kanban system and then go into kanban history from its development to its uses in manufacturing, project management and software development.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 12, 2023

Construction administration is thorough and complicated, and using construction project management software helps execute those duties. ProjectManager is award-winning construction project management that provides the visibility and collaborative tools necessary to efficiently track and manage construction documents and drawings.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 4, 2017

This article, How To Do Document Version Control , first appeared on Girl's Guide to PM. A reader got in touch recently and asked for more info on document version control. The main elements of configuration management aren’t that different when we’re talking specifically about documents. Why would you want to know this?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Construction phases have different names and require different documentation to begin with. Project management software is used by construction project managers to plan, manage and track the project. Within this phase are three distinct steps: programming and feasibility, schematic design and contract documents.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 15, 2019

This is a review of GamePlan software using Firefox browser and Safari on my iPad, in April 2019. Languages: I didn’t see any options to change the software language. GamePlan is unlike any other project management software I’ve seen. The software looks easy to use and it didn’t have a steep learning curve.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 17, 2024

The transaction between buyer and seller is documented at every stage, and this paperwork serves a purpose. One of those business documents is a sales order. To distinguish between other transactional documents, we’ll define a sales invoice and purchase order and how they differ from sales orders. What Is a Sales Order?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 3, 2023

We’ll answer that first and then explain what activities occur during post-construction and the various types of documentation that are used. Finally, we’ll show how using project management software can help with post-construction. Project management software will help make this process more efficient.

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MAY 30, 2024

Your RAID log is one of the crucial project planning documents that helps you plan and control the work throughout the project lifecycle. Talk to the project team, have some brainstorming sessions, look at past lessons learned documentation and use my list of common project risks to help you get started populating this section of the RAID.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 4, 2024

Choosing the best kanban software for your team might be overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure of what features to look for. That’s why we’ve reviewed Trello’s kanban board and identified its key features, pros and cons to help you better understand how it compares to other kanban software. Does Trello Have a Kanban Board?

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