MPUG

APRIL 10, 2023

In this article, we will explore the importance of project initiation, cover best practices, and share 6 key steps for how project managers can get their projects started on the right foot. Project initiation represents a fresh start, and it’s an exciting time when you can use your experiences and vision to create a successful project.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

It is a set of standard terminology and guidelines for project management published and updated by The Project Management Institute (PMI). Project management knowledge areas coincide with the process groups, which are project initiation, project planning , project execution, monitoring and controlling, and project closing.

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Techno-PM

MARCH 16, 2022

What is the PMI-ACP Certification? PMI-ACP Certification is a professional certification offered by PMI. The PMI-ACP Certification is a professional certification designed to help project managers with their day-to-day tasks. Who should apply for PMI-ACP® Certification? How Do You Obtain Your PMI-ACP Certification?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

It’s probably fairer and less controversial to say that it was ‘estimated’ rather than created totally randomly from scratch. But she was worried that other people were interpreting the estimate as definite fact. What is the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct? What is Ethics in Project Management?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 9, 2020

City Percentage Shanghai 78% Buenaventura 52% NEOM 39% Warsaw 39% Seattle 19% Tokyo 19% London 19% Las Vegas 19% Washington DC 19% Brisbane 19% Sydney 19% Percent of project professionals who believe they will get a pay increase of 5% of more in the next 12 months (Source: PMI; figures relate to country). A search on Seek.com.au

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

Project planning is the second stage in project management, after initiation and before execution, monitoring and controlling and closing. Project budgets are estimated by project managers and then approved by the project client or stakeholders. Project Budgeting The project budget is what the project will cost to complete.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

To begin, let’s look at the five project management process groups defined in the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK), published by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the leading industry trade group. Initiating Phase. The business case includes the estimated costs and benefits of the project. Planning Phase.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Bottom-up Estimating A project estimation technique that leverages tactical-level team members/subject matter experts (SMEs) to break down tasks into smaller components to create a more accurate estimate. This is generally initiated by the customer/client or stakeholders. process, policy, practices, perceptions, etc.)

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NimbleWork

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Beyond Management: Orchestrating Project Success with (Project) Leadership This article navigates the dynamic realm of modern business, emphasizing the vital role of effective project management in transformative initiatives. From boosting Project success rates 2.5 Read more Webinar: From Project Management to Project Leadership.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

There are two major certifying bodies, PRINCE2 and the Project Management Institute (PMI). Here are the main project management certifications offered by the PMI: Project Management Professional (PMP): This certifies that you’re a capable project manager who is competent in waterfall and agile project management. Resource Management.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 31, 2023

The underlying assumption that the work is well-defined, and the required effort can be easily estimated is a shortcoming of these approaches. This is an iterative process where high-level needs are initially elaborated, and more detailed requirements are defined later. Work packages are small enough to be estimated and assigned.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

These are laid out in a research paper from PMI *. If they have any supporting materials (like quotes or estimates for the work that needs to be done) that might help the analysis, ask for those too. Paper presented at PMI® Global Congress 2009—North America, Orlando, FL. Who is responsible for scope creep? Larson, R. &

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Clearly not, even if as young project managers we would have liked this to be the case, convinced as we were of the relevance of our initial schedules, estimates and various projections! She is previously Presidente PMI France.

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LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Robust agile estimation methods can improve quality by 250%. That’s largely down to consistent use of user stories, story points and breaking down stories into tasks with hour-based estimates. The work to estimate effectively requires teams to know a lot about what the task actually is.

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MPUG

APRIL 29, 2020

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Oliver Gildersleeve’s Analogous and Parametric Estimating Schedule Template webinar being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. The new schedule template covers both analogous and parametric estimating features. Oliver: Thank you Kyle.

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MPUG

APRIL 18, 2024

Just as with our initial business case, we need to evaluate the value proposition in the proposal. Related Content Scope Creep: How to Prevent a Major Source of Project Failure Mastering Project Estimation: Simplified Techniques for Reliable Scheduling How Many of These 8 Stakeholder Analysis Tools Do You Know?

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LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 26, 2022

Or it could be a first-time project where estimating how long each phase will really take is hard work. Estimate work and share the schedule. Start by providing a schedule that includes thoughtful estimates for everyone’s work— by the people doing the work. Encourage teams to estimate their projects as realistically as possible.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

It’s probably fairer and less controversial to say that it was “estimated” rather than created totally randomly from scratch. But she was worried that other people were interpreting the estimate as definite fact. The PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct defines a set of standards for how project managers should behave.

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Kiron Bondale

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Let’s consider a team’s degree of confidence in its estimates. A project funding policy might require that team submitting detailed estimates should have a confidence of ±5% but what does that really mean? PMI and other associations have provided criteria for differentiating projects from other activities (e.g.

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MPUG

AUGUST 28, 2023

According to PMI, these initiatives include using software (e.g., Finally, the elements of EPM include risk management, structured estimating, project reviews, escalating issues, time management, information systems, and training/mentoring. forecasting, and financial planning) of project management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 30, 2020

Good initiatives die through stagnation. The PDU Podcast is aimed at people who are collecting professional development units for their PMI credentials but it’s also full of useful material for project managers and their teams looking to keep their skills up-to-date. Not taking decisions. Managers meddle.

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MPUG

JULY 24, 2023

EVM concepts were initiated over fifty years ago by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to support their control processes with large defense acquisition programs. Initially EVM was viewed as excessive overhead but became acceptable in the decades that followed. In 1965, the U.S. So, let us review the basic principles of EVM.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2021

What is a ROM estimate used for? A rough order of magnitude estimate is used to give you a very high level view of potential project costs. Ideally, you’d be able to provide a definitive estimate, carefully created from loads of input from subject matter experts and plenty of research on past projects and their budgets.

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MPUG

AUGUST 17, 2020

A WBS is important to further estimation—cost, duration, or resources, planning for resources, risk identification, schedule development, among others. The lowest level of the WBS is known as the work package , where you can estimate for cost and duration. It’s also used in earned value management (EVM). WBS Definition.

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ProProfs Project Management

JANUARY 8, 2020

This short-term endeavor comes with the following aspects before it gets initiated. Estimated budget based on timelines. Project management is defined as a disciplined approach of initiating, planning, strategizing, executing, monitoring and communicating, and providing final deliverables to client within a set timeline.

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Leading Answers

AUGUST 9, 2023

This is why I created PMillustrated.com to explain project management to visual learners, and I am a fan of the PMI product Wicked Problem Solving (WPS).   1) The Beyond Agile Model The Beyond Agile Model is a web-based tool initially sparsely populated with suggestions for approaches, training, webinars, etc.

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MPUG

AUGUST 17, 2020

A WBS is important to further estimation—cost, duration, or resources, planning for resources, risk identification, schedule development, among others. The lowest level of the WBS is known as the work package , where you can estimate for cost and duration. It’s also used in earned value management (EVM). WBS Definition.

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Ganttic

MAY 24, 2022

It contains a blueprint of the tasks to be completed along with their initial due date and duration. The PMI-proposed 8-80 rule comes in handy here. You can keep the time spans for each activity undefined, or aim for a rough estimate. Step #5 – Estimate the required resources. Estimates can get tricky.

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MPUG

MARCH 2, 2020

Let’s say that in an iteration, your team delivered PBI-10, PBI-11, and PBI-3, which are estimated at 3, 8, and 5 story points, respectively. Velocity = Estimate for PBI10 + Estimate for PBI11 + Estimate for PBI3. With this approach, you are conveying that it’s an estimation and nothing is absolutely certain.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Gartner estimated that AI may replace 80% of project management activities by 2030. The previously mentioned HBR article envisions a CEO checking on the company’s strategic initiatives through a smartphone app and making decisions. By Alan Zucker November 8, 2023 Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform project management.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

Creating Value At the core of the system for value delivery lies the objective of creating tangible value for stakeholders through project initiatives; this involves identifying and prioritizing the outcomes, benefits, and deliverables that align with organizational goals, strategies, and stakeholder needs.

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Online PM Courses

JULY 2, 2018

The PMI has titled its 2018 Pulse of the Profession report: Success in Disruptive Times. You can download your copy of Success in Disruptive Times from the PMI’s website. The PMI’s Annual Project Management Survey: The Pulse of the Profession. Terrific Insights from the Annual PMI Project Management Review 2016.

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Velociteach

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

We are taking a fresh look at project estimation. Topics include the estimation obstacles project managers commonly face, key factors essential for accurate projections, the impact of organizational culture, implementing cost management strategies, and navigating the risks of underestimating or overestimating project estimates.

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Leading Answers

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Anyone taking the PMI-ACP exam should expect to see 18-20 questions on this topic.). So encourage people to look for opportunities for improvements and take initiative to make them happen. If we keep making estimates without checking actual performance, we will keep making the same estimation errors.

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PM Times

APRIL 7, 2021

Much credit should be given to organizations like the PMI Institute. It will not eliminate all the CIOs problems, but it can help identify the projects upfront that have the greatest risk in the Initiation Phase before a project is launched. It can also indicate potential risks to existing projects.

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Epicflow Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Here’s how PMI researchers describe stakeholders: “… An individual, group, or organization who may affect, be affected by, or perceive itself to be affected by a decision, activity, or outcome of a project, program, or portfolio”. Along with that, the category of stakeholders doesn’t involve everyone who’s in the know of the company. .

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International Institute for Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The most common applications of AI are expected to be part of estimating and controlling project cost and time, as well as resource management by determining the strength of employee qualifications from assignments to selected project activities. Unfortunately, there are several challenges that must be overcome before this becomes a reality.

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