Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The four types of project management methods are: Data gathering and analysis methods Estimating methods Meetings and events Other (because it’s always worth having a bucket category for anything else, right?). You can do root cause analysis as part of risk management as well. Estimating methods. Analogous estimating.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2024

All the things you need to know and do for successful risk management, for example, are bundled under the Risk Management Knowledge Area. 10 Project Management Knowledge Areas from Elizabeth Harrin FAPM You can also download a PDF version of this presentation inside my project management resource library.

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Teamweek

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Top-down estimating is a form of estimation where existing knowledge of similar projects is used in the estimation process to produce a ballpark figure for the total cost. Like other methods to estimate a new project’s cost , top-down estimation has advantages and disadvantages. What is top-down estimating?

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MPUG

JUNE 22, 2021

A recent survey of Microsoft Project User Group (MPUG) members found that one top concern for project managers using MS Project was how to manage issues and risks within the Project ecosystem. This is valid because topics like risk management can be contentious, and having multiple sources of the ‘truth’ does not help.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 8, 2022

We have forecast and actual dates, timesheets, budgets, databases of lessons learned , risks, issues and changes. For example, imagine reviewing estimates from the project team. As you enter their estimated effort for tasks, the software prompts you: Claire’s estimates were 20% under on her last five projects.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 20, 2024

To help you once you break ground on your construction project, we’ll throw in some free construction project management templates on estimating, scheduling and budgeting. In a preconstruction meeting, project exceptions are defined, roles are clarified and risk mitigation strategies are discussed. What Is a Preconstruction Meeting?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

Estimate Your Project Duration The project duration is the total amount of time needed to complete the project. Estimate Your Project Costs Project costs refer to the financial investment for delivering the project. Each of these costs must be accurately estimated and added together to determine the project’s budget.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Baseline A baseline is an estimate of the project’s scope, schedule and costs that is created during the planning stage. Cost overrun This is the actual cost that exceeds the estimated cost in the budget, also known as a cost increase or budget overrun. The data however, was often outdated by the time of the presentation.

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nTask

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

After drafting an impeccable project plan, the next step is to present it to your clients. This is the turning point, as PMs have to deal with the age-old ‘ How to present a project plan efficaciously ?’ Presenting a project plan requires more than just PowerPoint slides. How to Present A Project Plan In an Agile Environment?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Remember, the sections outlined below should be short because they refer to more detailed project planning documents, such as a scope statement , project budget, risk management plan or request for proposal. Present a Business Case. Log Key Project Risks. State the Project Information. Note Key Assumptions & Constraints.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Risk identification is not a rigid process that you follow step-by-step. Instead, good risk identification comes from communication and collaboration with all project stakeholders. Moreover, you need to educate others on how to use your risk management process. What is Risk Identification? What is Risk Identification?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Construction Estimator As the name implies, a construction estimator is the professional responsible for forecasting the cost of a construction project. They do their best to accurately estimate the cost of every aspect of the construction project, but they can also be used to focus on the cost of only one part of the project.

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Project Pulse Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Pathfinding your way through the complex landscape of project risk can feel like navigating through a minefield. What if there was a fast and relatively easy systematic way to identify, assess, and prioritize risks, enabling you to focus on the most critical threats and opportunities? By: Dr. Michael J.

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Epicflow Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

It isn’t a summary of the book and touches upon only limited aspects of risk management and project control that have been discussed at the webinar. Any project goes hand in hand with uncertainty and risks, which should be properly handled to ensure the project’s success. So, what do you need for an efficient risk analysis?

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Teamweek

AUGUST 1, 2022

Project cost estimation can be challenging, especially when the project is complicated and has many moving parts. In this guide, you’ll learn: What a project cost estimate is Why most project cost estimates are terrible How to create an accurate project estimate What to do after creating your project cost estimate.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 17, 2022

Risk: Risk is inherent to any project. That’s why project managers need to create a risk management plan to explain how project risks will be handled. ProjectManager features a real-time dashboard that presents all the critical project data that impacts the triple constraint.

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Teamweek

JULY 29, 2022

“ I’ve done this a million times–let’s skip estimating just this once.”. You rush through the beginning estimates only to miss deadlines, blow budgets, and draw raised eyebrows from clients. In this guide we’ll cover: What are project estimation techniques? What are project estimation techniques? Cost estimations.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 4, 2021

Using our construction proposal template ensures all the necessary information is included and presented in a way that makes the most sense. Construction Estimate Template. This process hinges on estimating expenses. Risk Register Template. No project comes without risk, especially a construction project.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2023

Besides keeping a project on schedule and avoiding overspending, project monitoring is also a great way to manage risk and avoid scope creep. By tracking various metrics, a project manager can identify risk earlier when it shows up in the project as an issue. Earlier detection means earlier mitigation.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Contingency can be defined as additional resources put aside to address potential risk and uncertainty in a project. Contingency allows us to present final budget estimates as a range, as you can see in the Figure below. So risk is critical to understanding contingency: that’s the first step. Why risk matters.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you a project manager struggling to predict the risks in your projects accurately during planning? This is where Monte Carlo Simulation transforms the art of project risk management into a more precise science, as part of quantitative risk analysis.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 15, 2020

They prefer to minimize risk to the best of their ability and act only when there is more certainty than uncertainty. An intelligent use of cost benefit analysis will help you minimize risks and maximize gains both for your project and your organization. What Is the Net Present Value of the Project Options? How accurate is CBA?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 11, 2023

One of the main objectives of a business budget is to identify the business’ available funds and estimate how much will be spent over a period of time. Whether those are unforeseen or likely risks , you can set aside funds as a contingency against unexpected expenses. For one, it allows a business to prepare for emergencies.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2021

For example, an estimate is the obvious output of the estimating process, so estimates aren’t mentioned again as a separate project artifact. Assumption log Risk register Backlog (see, agile project artifacts are relevant too) Stakeholder register. You can grab the set I use here. Next up, we have hierarchy charts.

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MPUG

MAY 17, 2021

At the outset, you realize there will be a number of risks, which if not managed well, could paralyze the outcome and have negative impacts on the project objectives. You want to proactively identify, analyze, respond, track, and monitor your project’s risks. If you have ever managed risks, you know a spreadsheet is not the answer.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2023

It begins with the planning and design and goes hand-in-hand with estimating and even on-site specialty contractors, change orders and the finished product. Property owners prefer to work with general contractors who are proactive, efficient and accurate with cost estimation and keeping to their budget.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Step 2: Populate the template Then, populate your numbers with your cost estimates. Accurate estimates give you an accurate budget. Step 3: Add contingency Add contingency if you need to (you should work this out based on the risk profile of the project, as riskier projects will need more contingency).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In the dynamic business environment, companies need accurate estimations for timely decision-making and futureproofing workforce availability against market volatilities. It is a step-by-step process that project managers can implement to estimate and allocate resources effectively.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 2, 2020

Project managers are well aware of this and spend much of their time planning in order to avoid negative risk and its potential impact. There are many tools that can mitigate risk in a project, but it also takes skill in something called project controls. Cost estimates. Risk management. Methodology. General oversight.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Qualitative risk analysis boosts the chances for project success dramatically. I honestly believe that this risk analysis in more than enough for small and medium projects. Qualitative Risk Analysis is the process of prioritizing risks for further analysis or action by assessing and combining their probability of occurrence and impact.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The process of capital budgeting helps managers create a budget for the project’s costs, estimate a timeline for the project’s return on investment and decide if the potential value of that project is worth the capital investment. This is done by dividing the net present value of all cash inflows by the net present value of all the outflows.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 16, 2024

Project pipeline management accomplishes this by standardizing processes, overseeing the project as it progresses, allocating resources effectively , using risk management techniques to identify and mitigate issues and clear communication between stakeholders through regular updates. All reports can be shared to keep stakeholders informed.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Accurate construction cost estimates are crucial for successful project planning and execution. Understanding the Basics of Construction Budgeting Accurate cost estimation is the cornerstone of construction budgeting. Moreover, accurate cost estimates play a crucial role in financial planning and control.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Also, estimate costs, including resources, that you’ll need to deliver the project. Explore the risk for each project and any other pertinent information that will help you make an objective decision. Net Present Value. That’s because of the earnings potential of the present money. Risk Priority Matrix.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 30, 2023

We’ll go further, explaining how to estimate general condition costs and how general conditions compare to construction specifications and general requirements. The general conditions estimate the cost of the infrastructure. When trying to accurately estimate general condition costs, you’ll first want to look at historical data.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Download Word File Estimate the Return on Investment of Projects and Programs Being able to forecast the value of a project or program before approving it will help you avoid costly losses. One is a cost-estimate analysis, which determines if the investment is worth the beneficial outcome. There are several ways to go about doing this.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The dashboard offers views of cost, budget, time, health, workload, progress, risk, issues and changes, plus so much more, in the project. Focus on one of the many sections of the project and generate a graph from the dashboard for a visually compelling presentation. Risk Tracking Template.

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