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Ask a PM: How to Get Proper Estimates

LiquidPlanner

We do a lot of projects that are innovative (for us), and my development colleagues always seem reluctant when it comes to project planning. How do you deal with a team that refuses to estimate how long tasks will take? It is difficult to estimate when the task is too big. Tested new features before—you can estimate that part.

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Exploring Estimation Approaches: What is the Right Fit for Scrum Teams!

Scrum.org

Estimation is a complementary practice Scrum Teams use in Product D evelopment. The purpose of estimation is to provide a rough idea of how much effort, time, and budget are needed to complete specific features or PBI- Product Backlog Item of the product.

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Will a Project Management Certification Help Your Career?

LiquidPlanner

Knowing how to plan, manage and monitor progress is important and can make the difference between meeting your goals for the year and not. But in a competitive marketplace, with the pressure for IT teams to be innovative but with fewer resources and more time pressures, it certainly isn’t going to hurt your career path in any way.

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Industrial Construction: Examples of Industrial Projects

ProjectManager.com

Innovative technology and equipment range from transportation to material handling and earthmoving machines. Construction Estimate Template The first step to an accurate construction budget is an accurate estimate. It requires specialized skills, often of a highly technical nature. Here are just a few.

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Digital Transformation: Paving the Way for Innovation in the AEC Industry

Wrike

In today’s rapidly evolving world, industries across the globe are embracing digital transformation to stay ahead of the competition and deliver innovative solutions to their clients. With real-time data and analytics, project managers can effectively monitor progress, track resource allocation, and identify potential bottlenecks.

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CM at Risk (CMAR): Pros & Cons of Construction Management at Risk Delivery Method

ProjectManager.com

But that doesn’t mean CM at risk is right for you as there are pros and cons to this innovative approach. Even before the project design is complete, the construction manager is involved in estimating project costs. If they do, the construction management company will take a financial hit.

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Best PMI-ACP Exam Prep Books

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Agile Project Management: Creating Innovative Products by Jim Highsmith. It talks about working with customers and customer proxies, defining acceptance tests and then goes on to discuss ways of agile estimating and planning how to use those stories in an iteration. Agile Estimating and Planning by Mike Cohn. Buy on Amazon.

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