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9 Types of Artifacts in Project Management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

But what if you don’t use PMI methods? Whether you subscribe to the PMI way of thinking or use another approach based on your background, skills, experience, certification or the expectations of management, I’m pretty sure that you’ll have to create project documents. However, nothing in project management it really mandatory.

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Project Artifacts and How to Use Them

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Essential read A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) £54.00 A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (also known as the PMBOK® Guide -- 7th Edition) is core reading as prep for PMI exams. However, nothing in project management it really mandatory. Documents are documents.

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125 Project Management Buzzwords

The IIL Blog

Benchmarking Identifying a project performance indicator or practice, then assessing it against industry standards or best practices. 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.

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Do We Need Risk Management in Agile Projects?

MPUG

However, its biggest practical impact will be the risk management processes and infrastructure the organization imposes on its projects. Often, this is through its Project, Program, or Portfolio Management Office (PMO). Watch an MPUG training webinar for free and improve your Microsoft Project skills in less than 1 hour.

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Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Estimate and How to Calculate It (with example)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

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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Part II: A Simplified Approach to Determine IT Project Complexity

PM Times

Much credit should be given to organizations like the PMI Institute. They have made a science out of project management as much as possible and have provided roadmaps for maximizing the potential for success to the greatest extent possible. And this can be done without knowing the details of the project plan.

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What is ROM and how to calculate it (with example)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

What is a ROM estimate? 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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