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The Partnership of Technology and People in Project Management

LiquidPlanner

Why the partnership of technology and people bring more than one benefit. Technology isn’t just a tool anymore. It is no longer a case of ignoring the ‘tech’ component of your team. As technology continues to evolve so rapidly, it is no longer an ‘add-on’ but instead has now become a true team member of value.

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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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Five Steps in Evaluating Project Management Technologies

Project Pulse Journal

The different PM technologies offer that, empowering you to manage projects better. What if you could leverage these technologies without being a technical expert? Many of these tools are developed with user-friendly interfaces, making them accessible to professionals of all technical backgrounds.

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10 common resource management problems and how to fix them

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I mentor project managers, and the types of problems that people come up with on calls are not technical issues for the most part. Securing the right resource (and enough of it) is a huge headache for PMO leaders and project professionals. I suggest adding the relevant ones to your risk log so they are constantly under review.

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10 Point Checklist for Better Project Estimates

Planview

The following content is based on the whitepaper, “Bigger Than a Breadbox: 10 Tips for Better Project Estimates, Part 2,” written by Jerry Manas. From all the previous six parts of this series, it should be clear that effective estimation is a primary driver of project success, resource planning, and portfolio alignment. Use Your GPS.

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What Is an IT Budget? IT Budgeting Basics (Template Included)

ProjectManager.com

Information technology (IT) runs most businesses. This will include an accurate estimate of decentralized IT spending and shadow IT spending, the former being the distribution of functions, control and information, while the latter is IT-related hardware and software use without the knowledge of the IT department.

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Measuring the Project Management Maturity of Your Organization

ProjectManager.com

These responsibilities usually fall under the purview of a project management office (PMO) and can be facilitated by using project management software. Cost Management This process works to better estimate, budget and control costs throughout a project’s life cycle and keep expenditures within the approved budget.