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.

Technical Review 331

Technical Review Software Review Defining Risk Management 331

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 21, 2024

Manufacturing is an ongoing process. This is true in other industries where maintenance planning is essential to successful projects and productivity. What do we mean when we say maintenance planning? What Is Maintenance Planning? Learn more What’s the Difference Between Maintenance Planning and Scheduling?

Manufacturing 345

Manufacturing Planning Construction Software Review 345

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2024

However, problems occur when requests are submitted without a standardized process. To avoid that, you need an intake process. A project intake process is beneficial for an organization. We’ll also outline the project intake process, what should be included and who’s responsible for overseeing the process.

Process 362

Process PMO Software Review Estimate 362

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2023

A reader got in touch recently and asked for more info on document version control and how to do it. It’s not that hard to do for Word documents, or you can rely on software like SharePoint to make it a whole lot easier. Version control is used for lots of project management documents as well as other assets.

Controlling 296

Controlling Software Review 2017 Technical Review 296

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? We’ll show you how to make one so that when you’re planning your next product, the final deliverable has everything you planned to put in it.

Engineering 295

Engineering Software Review Defining Risk Management 295

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 28, 2020

Project management is made up of processes. Project managers and their teams depend on those processes to ensure that a project runs smoothly. But what about those processes? Too often processes are relied on as if they were somehow perfect and cannot be touched. What Is a Process Improvement Plan?

Process 349

Process Planning Monitoring Executing 349

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Without a plan, projects are in trouble. Project planning is one of the first and most important aspects of project management. Using project planning templates can help you schedule tasks, estimate budgets and allocate resources. Why Use Project Planning Templates? Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

Planning 375

Planning Software Review Risk Management Budget 375

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 10, 2024

We’ll explain what order management is and explore how an order management process is conducted. There are, of course, people behind the order management process. We’ll define those roles and link to some free templates to download, which will help users facilitate the order management process. What Is Order Management?

Process 318

Process Logistics Manufacturing Transportation 318

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 4, 2022

Whether it’s a statement of work, a business case, or project requirements, there are lots of documents produced by projects. Documents are mainly used for communicating: upwards to senior managers, sideways to project stakeholders, and down to project team members who are responsible for delivering the work. Use version control.

2014 388

2014 Technical Review Controlling Executing 388

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

As a business grows, it needs to look at new processes or ways to improve the processes it has in place. Whatever the objectives, process implementation is how they achieve these goals. If you’re looking to improve your business processes , you need to know what process implementation is and why it’s so important.

Process 305

Process Software Review Manufacturing Defining 305

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2023

To remove the stigma attached to meetings, learn meeting planning. What Is Meeting Planning? Meeting planning sets the agenda for the meeting. ProjectManager turns meeting notes into actionable project plans. Why Is Meeting Planning Important? Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you how to plan a productive meeting.

Planning 370

Planning Software Review Monitoring Executing 370

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When someone makes a request in the information technology (IT) world, whatever that might be, there’s a process involved to fulfill that request. This is called a service request and controlling that process is called service request management. It also includes the tools that are used to run this process.

Process 332

Process Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Monitoring 332

ProjectManager.com

JULY 27, 2022

This is why a project has many construction documents. Building a structure is a complicated job and every aspect of it requires construction drawings to plan on paper before the build begins. The importance of construction documents and construction drawings cannot be understated. What Are Construction Documents?

Construction 280

Construction Engineering Manufacturing Monitoring 280

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This is the start of strategic planning. Once the vision is defined, then the practical work begins, and strategic planning templates can facilitate that work. Why Should You Use Strategic Planning Templates? Using premade strategic planning templates is also helpful because there’s no busy work involved.

Planning 342

Planning Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Defining 342

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Construction phases have different names and require different documentation to begin with. Construction projects are carefully planned. Project management software is used by construction project managers to plan, manage and track the project. ProjectManager’s Gantt charts help plan the construction phases.

Construction 349

Construction Process Project Life Cycle Software Review 349

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

One key tool to success is understanding how to use organizational process assets effectively. But what is an organizational process asset (OPA)? In this blog post, we’ll take a look at what organizational process assets are, why you would use them in project management and some best practices for utilizing these important tools.

Process 427

Process Technical Review Software Review Influencer 427

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This is called process manufacturing and is a production method that’s common when producing in bulk. To better understand process manufacturing, let’s first define the term and explore the different types of process manufacturing. What Is Process Manufacturing?

Manufacturing 387

Manufacturing Process Controlling Closing 387

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

To best plan and respond to change, first, a clear definition of change management must be understood. There are several organizational change management strategies that can be applied to manage work, resources, business processes and budget allocations as well as different types of organizational changes. What Is Change Management?

Change Management 384

Change Management Process Underperforming Technical Team Project Life Cycle 384

ProjectManager.com

MAY 21, 2021

These details are outlined and solidified in an official document; a contract. But what exactly goes into creating these documents? Contract administration is the process of creating a contract between employer and contractor. Contract administration is the process of creating a contract between employer and contractor.

Process 463

Process Construction Finance Initiating 463

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 18, 2023

In order for those surprises to impact the construction plan as minimally as possible, the industry uses something called a construction change order. We’ll answer those questions as well as outline the process when managing construction change orders. It’s a document that defines a change in the scope of work.

Construction 296

Construction Process Software Review Estimate 296

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

Getting a product from an idea to the marketplace is a long journey that’s mapped in the production process. Another way to look at the production process is as a series of detailed steps that take you from one point to the next until you’ve completed the process. What Is a Production Process?

Process 258

Process Manufacturing Monitoring Budget 258

ProjectManager.com

MAY 9, 2022

Everything starts with careful planning, which sets the stage for the execution phase where estimations, plans and schedules guide the project team as they complete tasks and deliverables. Project evaluation is the process of measuring the success of a project, program or portfolio. What Is Project Evaluation?

Process 369

Process Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Project Life Cycle 369

ProjectManager.com

JULY 20, 2022

Just as we only look at the building and often neglect the foundation that supports it, the architectural design process is the bedrock of construction project management. It’s a lengthy process that follows the construction project from inception to completion. What Is the Architectural Design Process? Learn more.

Process 300

Process Construction Software Review Development Team Review 300

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This can be either by adding efficiency to the company’s operations or aligning with its strategic plan. It views a project through the lens of how it connects to the overall strategic plan of the company. A strategic project is connected to a company’s larger strategic plan. Not necessarily.

Planning 408

Planning PMO Manufacturing Logistics 408

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 15, 2022

A project quality management plan can help with that. The basics: What is a quality management plan? A quality management plan is a document that sets out how the expectations for the project will be achieved. It is part of the project management plan. Where are quality requirements documented?

Planning 404

Planning Software Review Sustainability Controlling 404

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 8, 2022

Resource management is the process of planning, scheduling and allocating resources to complete a project. Project managers are in charge of overseeing the resource management process from start to finish. Resource management involves creating plans and processes so that those resources can be managed.

Process 410

Process Monitoring Defining Consulting 410

ProjectManager.com

JULY 7, 2021

This seems simple enough, but sharing information with everyone clearly and consistently requires a plan. That’s where communication planning comes into play. What Is Communication Planning? In other words, managers use a communication plan to create a formal process for sharing information.

Planning 430

Planning Energy Executing Leadership 430

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 28, 2019

There were lots of other documents that all had a degree of overlap with a charter, but not an actual charter. Here are nine documents that no self-respecting project should be without. The project business case is the document that kicks off the whole project. Project Management Plan. This is a huge document.

PMO 367

PMO Budget Initiating Software Review 367

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? Learn more.

Construction 335

Construction Planning Risk Management Estimate 335

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Download this free project plan template to scope out your work and break it down into manageable components; then schedule and assign the tasks needed to complete your project. A project plan is the foundation of all the work you do in leading a project to a successful completion. ProjectManager.com’s Project Plan Template.

Planning 427

Planning Initiating Executing 2020 427

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 1, 2022

It’s a given that there will be changes to the project plan during the project execution phase. If changes are requested, the change control board shows how those changes are managed with the least amount of disruption to the project’s plan. The changes differ from the baseline requirements set at the approval of the project plan.

Controlling 301

Controlling Process Technical Review Software Review 301

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2022

That’s what business process management is all about. Business process management looks at the processes a company employs to deliver its goods or services to its customers. What Is Business Process Management (BPM)? BPM designs, automates, executes, controls, measures and optimizes business processes. Learn more.

Process 326

Process Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Monitoring 326

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 29, 2024

We start with the 5 easy steps to plan and write your budget proposal. A proposal budget aims to convince the evaluator who reads your proposal that you have a solid grasp of your plan and that you are worthy of being trusted with funding. First, you need to explain your project and process well in the narrative of your proposal.

Budget 320

Budget Planning Estimate Consulting 320

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

To keep to your schedule and manage costs, you need to gather and process project data throughout the five PMBOK project management groups. What Are the 5 PMBOK Project Management Process Groups? Project management software helps project managers stay on top of each of these process groups. Planning Phase. Learn More!

Process 319

Process Monitoring Controlling Software Review 319

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 10, 2019

No process is perfect immediately. Process optimization methods can help guide those tweaks and improvements. But if these workers have some glaring inefficiencies in their process, then the rest of your facility can be entirely thrown off course. What is a Process Optimization? Process Optimization Methods.

Process 289

Process Software Review Risk Management Leadership 289

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 6, 2023

Without funding and the proper budgeting process, projects in any industry grind to a halt. By understanding the budgeting process for business and project management , it’s easier to understand how to make a budget for your company or project. It’s a living document that’s reviewed and revised periodically.

Budget 255

Budget Process Software Review Estimate 255

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Mapping this out with a production flow chart ensures a more seamless process. A production flow chart is used to illustrate the manufacturing process of a product. Through this mapping process, manufacturers are able to build a more efficient ordering process for their production line. What is a production flow chart?

Manufacturing 287

Manufacturing Process Software Review Software 287