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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.

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15 Free PMO Templates for Excel and Word

ProjectManager.com

A PMO, or project management office, can be an internal department or an external group or agency that defines and maintains the standards for a company’s project management. However, all three can use PMO templates to support project programs and portfolios. We’ve collected 15 free templates that are suitable for a PMO.

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Strategic Project Portfolio Management [Book Review]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

It sounds simple – we all know we should do it, but it’s hard to know where to start for a new PMO. It covers the whole lifecycle from finding ideas for projects, through the prioritization process and planning for the most productive organization possible. This book review first appeared in 2016.

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How to Build and Implement a Project Strategy

ProjectManager.com

We’ll go over that and link to free project management templates that can help you in this process. The creation process for an organization’s project strategy is in the hands of leadership and management. Estimate Resources Resources are the people, equipment and materials you need to complete the project.

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How to Manage Your Project Pipeline With Software

ProjectManager.com

When you’re a project management office (PMO) or program or portfolio manager, you’re going to have to deal with multiple projects in various stages of the project pipeline. It shows each project as it moves from one stage to the next in the project management process, from initiation to closure. That’s called the project life cycle.

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10 common resource management problems and how to fix them

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Securing the right resource (and enough of it) is a huge headache for PMO leaders and project professionals. Resource management is difficult because work is unpredictable and people aren’t very good at estimating! The PMO can lead on this but everyone will need to follow the process for it to work.

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Traits of a PMO Leader

Bridge the Gap Consulting

You’re a PMO Leader! Being a PMO leader has been one of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of my career. Thankfully, I’ve had some really good mentors along the way who showed me being a PMO leader and a project manager are two very different things. So, what are the traits of a PMO leader? Good times!

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