Remove Estimate Remove Finance Remove Process Remove Tips
article thumbnail

Project Estimating: The Only Guide You Need

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Frankly it’s too hot, but it has made me realize one thing: I am no good at estimating. In fact, I’ve always known that I’m not good at estimating. The only thing I can estimate is time. In this article I’ll share estimating techniques for schedules and budgets: the kind of things we need to know to get projects done.

Estimate 388
article thumbnail

How to Fix 5 Project Management Skills Gaps

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Below are 5 of the areas where I know people struggle with skills, and a couple of tips about how you can improve in those areas. Boost your skills: Make sure everyone on the team knows how to manage risks and what the process is. Everyone should have the confidence to bring new risks to the table.

Finance 319
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Project Budgets: Tips for Estimating & Cost Tracking – Clarizen

Planview

Tracking costs involves estimating budgets, establishing controls, measuring results, updating forecasts and continuous communication. It is an ongoing process that must commence at the onset of planning and remain in place throughout the project life cycle. Estimate Budgets. Estimate Budgets. Establish Cost Controls.

article thumbnail

How to create a project budget

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Don’t routinely put these costs in your project budget – if you have any doubts or you think they (or some of them) should go in, check with your finance team. Effective project budgeting isn’t hard — here’s a simple process to create your budget. Accurate estimates give you an accurate budget.

Budget 307
article thumbnail

Lessons Learned in Project Management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Lessons learned are key nuggets of information, tips and tricks, good practices and things to avoid that you pick up through delivering a project. Here are some examples of lessons learned on my projects: We should engage Finance earlier so leasing arrangements can be made in a timely fashion. What are lessons learned?

PMO 322
article thumbnail

20 Things For Your Project Management Plan [With 3 Free Templates]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Talk briefly about your approach to delivery, what project life cycle you are going to follow, and the project planning process. Tip: Mention learnings from previous projects in here. Tip: Mention learnings from previous projects in here. Tip: The roles and responsibilities section can help you identify resource requirements.

Planning 322
article thumbnail

Agile Project Management: Principles, Meetings, Values & Tools

ProjectManager.com

Once only used in software development, now agile project management has found a foothold in marketing/advertising, construction, event planning, product development and finance-related companies. Individuals and interactions over processes and tools. First, that the individual is more important than the process; second.

Agile 306