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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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Mastering Project Estimation: Simplified Techniques for Reliable Scheduling

MPUG

The solution, of course, is estimating. There is a whole science to estimation, and it would be possible to go very deeply into this. But before we start, let’s tackle the Estimation Elephant in the Room…. The estimation techniques they use are a deliberate trade-off between speed and accuracy.

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Will a Project Management Certification Help Your Career?

LiquidPlanner

Are you managing the kind of large projects that demand that you put professional processes and documentation into action? Going through the process to become a Fellow of APM in the U.K. To learn more about how to master the Art of Estimation, download our eBook, “ 6 Best Practices for Accurate Project Estimates.”

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Industrial Construction: Examples of Industrial Projects

ProjectManager.com

The permitting process is also different. There will also be heavy ductwork and high-capacity systems for ventilation and exhaust to remove any harmful chemicals and fumes released during the manufacturing process. This energy needs to be then delivered outside of the building, all of which creates a complicated and long process.

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Managing Digital Projects: The Digital Project Management Process

nTask

If you are wondering exactly just what this means and wanted to learn more about the digital project management process you have come to the right place. Such projects can include: Process transformation – You may be employed to reinvent the business process and undertake a process transformation project.

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Embracing Uncertainty: Rethinking Project Timelines in Agile Environments

Scrum.org

It often lures us into the trap of deterministic estimates. Let’s investigate why deterministic estimates set us up for failure and explore pragmatic alternatives that empower decision-making while embracing uncertainty. What Are the Pitfalls of Deterministic Estimates? This approach generates better decisions.

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