LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 10, 2023

LiquidPlanner’s predictive scheduling engine answers some of the toughest Project Management questions teams face: When will my project finish? The scheduling engine not only helps teams forecast project delivery with accuracy, but also provides insights along to way to help teams navigate project risk and adapt to change.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Before you’re able to analyze the risk in your project, you have to acknowledge that risk is going to happen in your project. By planning for risks, you begin the process of knowing how to identify, monitor and close out risks when they show up in your project. Part of that process is risk analysis.

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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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Epicflow Blog

JULY 5, 2022

Estimation of project cost is one of the core practices of the project initiation stage, which becomes the basis for the approved project budget. However, the main challenge of this process is that it has to be performed under conditions of uncertainty – you can forecast only the approximate budget you’re going to spend on a project.

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Project Cost Estimate Process Budget 52

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 3, 2022

Your project management plan is more than just a schedule of work. A project management plan is a document that sets out how you are going to do what you’re going to do. It’s a guide to how the project will be managed. So what does go in the project management plan ? That’s a comprehensive list!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

Everyone wants their projects to be “quality” but I often get asked about how to manage project quality in real life. You probably already know that you need a quality management plan , and that management, assurance and control are the pillars of doing it right. What does it mean to “do” project quality?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2023

Project management is a growing industry and one that offers great opportunities for people of all skills and experience. How to Start a Project Management Career There are many entry points for those who are interested in a career in project management. Project Management Roles There are many roles in project management.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Parametric estimation is a crucial estimation technique in project management. That’s because parametric estimations are highly accurate and take some guesswork from your estimation process. What is parametric estimating? The more granular the parameter, the more accurate the estimate.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

When managing a project there is always the triple constraint hanging over the project manager’s head like the Sword of Damocles. It’s an unexpected cost, due to an underestimation during the budgeting process or another reason. The more thorough and accurate your estimates, the more likely you’ll stay within budget.

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MPUG

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Project Management Institute defines a project as “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.” 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 that’s not what 90% or more of Project Managers need.

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nTask

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Event management is one of the most common and effective ways of branding your product, sharing new information or inventions. However, it is a complex field and event management for beginners can be hard. What is Event Management? Event management is a well-known term. Pro tip: Try coming up with an event theme first.

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 6, 2022

Do you want to be the Sherlock Holmes of project management? Let’s look at three ways to manage project uncertainty better. Project managers walk into the unknown with each new project. No wonder project managers find it difficult to estimate the schedule and budget. Furthermore, how can we simplify the process?

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Some project managers have a defensive mindset. 3 Is an Opportunity a Risk, Really? Project managers may use qualitative and quantitative risk analysis to evaluate opportunities. Consequently, these project managers and team members fail to take advantage of these upside risks. Table Of Contents.

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PM Basics

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In this article, you’ll find the real-life project risk management plan example. Below the example, you’ll find all the required information and resources to create your Risk Management Plan quickly and for free. Risk Management Plan Definition. Risk Register, WBS). Monitoring Risks.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

This distinction is important for project managers, but not critical to the success of a project. Work packages are used in earned value management projects to integrate schedule, cost and scope management data to measure project performance. Project managers can keep the project consistent and make more effective assignments.

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Project Risk Coach

APRIL 18, 2021

One of the reasons that project managers fail to properly estimate their projects is they miss key activities when developing their schedules. Whether we are creating a Pixar movie , a building, a highway, or a service center, wise project managers break down their projects into pieces. Why does this happen?

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LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

As we covered in How the Scheduling Engine Works , LiquidPlanner pays special attention to your team’s availability, ranged estimates of the work, and the priority of the work in your portfolio in order to provide you with scheduling visualizations, workload insights, and risk notifications. Want to learn more? See you next time!

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Epicflow Blog

AUGUST 31, 2021

Reduction of project costs and at least avoiding significant cost overrun is one of the high priority tasks for a project manager. In addition, managing any project is accompanied by uncertainty that can add to cost overrun. So, what should project managers know to keep control of project budget and reduce project costs?

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Epicflow Blog

AUGUST 31, 2021

Reduction of project costs and at least avoiding significant cost overrun is one of the high priority tasks for a project manager. In addition, managing any project is accompanied by uncertainty that can add to cost overrun. So, what should project managers know to keep control of project budget and reduce project costs?

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Teamweek

AUGUST 1, 2022

Unfortunately, this scenario is all too common for project managers. . Project cost estimation can be challenging, especially when the project is complicated and has many moving parts. Let’s first clarify what we mean by a ‘project cost estimate’. What is a project cost estimate? Here’s a five-step process to follow: .

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Estimate Project Cost Web Development Software Review 52

LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Think your project management clients are your business’ bread and butter? Without a harmonious project team, your project could be at risk of unhappy stakeholders and clients, delayed timelines, and every PM’s greatest nightmare … scope creep. Trust the process, trust your tools, and trust your team. Think again.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 14, 2018

But what if you’re switching from a purely technical role to one that involves managing projects? Or, having managed IT projects for a while, what if you want to formalize your experience with a relevant project qualification? There’s a fair amount of choice when it comes to project management credentials.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

If you’re new to project management , a project charter template can set you up to make sure you’re hitting all the major points. It begins the process of defining the roles and responsibilities of those participants and outlines the objectives and goals of the project. The project management charter serves as a reference document.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

There are many ways to avoid project failure, one of which is using project management software. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software that empowers teams to plan, manage and track projects in real time. ProjectManager has Gantt charts to plan, manage and track projects in real time. Learn more.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

There are several ways of categorizing project cost for your project budget: Direct costs Indirect costs Capital costs (capex) Operating costs (opex) Project deliverable costs Project management costs And your organization may have other standard ways of thinking about cost categories. Let’s look at each of those in turn.

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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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

A project budget contains the financial details of your project, including the estimates of all the money you need to layout to lead a successful project, from resources to materials. That process isn’t free. That means your estimates have to be accurate, or as much so as you can make them. Company insurance.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Here’s a career development tip for you! No matter the industry or size of a project, scope management is the most crucial aspect – you must become a professional scope manager first of all. . Scope management is a combination of processes and tools that help to identify tangible and intangible project outcomes.

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Workamajig

JUNE 7, 2018

Every project has some risk of failure. This guide on project risk management will help you understand and manage risks better. If there is one thing you can be certain about in project management, it's this: Every project carries some risk. Putting out these fires is your job as the project manager.

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Planview

JANUARY 31, 2019

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.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The ability to measure progress is how project managers keep projects on track. But if you’re working in an agile environment, the Gantt chart isn’t the right tool for your iterative approach to project management. A burn up chart is a tool used in agile project management to measure progress. What Is a Burn Up Chart?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2023

Are you looking for tips on how to pass the Google Project Management Certificate ? In this article, I’ll share my top tips for working out the answers to the graded quizzes, how to plan your time and how to get the certificate for the lowest possible cost (not free, but very cheap). Scan the transcript instead.

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Teamweek

JULY 29, 2022

Maybe you didn’t factor in possible risks or pitfalls. Inaccurate time estimation is the cause of 25% of failed projects. Learning how to estimate time for a project is tricky, but critical to its success. Learning how to estimate time for a project is tricky, but critical to its success. And you just want to: Source.

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Teamweek

APRIL 19, 2024

Project managers often struggle to calculate project ROI and communicate a project’s financial value to stakeholders as they might not have the right tools or processes to do so. Project managers calculate anticipated ROI based on research and analysis of similar projects, market conditions, and potential risks.

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Resource Guru

JULY 19, 2023

Today we’ll cover: Our expert roll call Expect actionable insights from the following agency veterans: Shantal Gonzalez , experienced Director of Project Management for leading agencies like MRM. You’ll see their advice and tips throughout the article as we attempt to create more context and practical tips.

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Function Point

JUNE 15, 2023

If you’re wondering, “Can project managers work remotely?” The recent pandemic has propelled millions of people, including project managers, into the realm of remote work. In the era of remote work, agency project management has undergone a significant shift. the answer is yes.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 5, 2019

A PERT chart can help you manage your project. But what is a PERT chart and how does it assist project managers when they’re working on larger, more complex projects? A PERT chart is a tool that can help project managers schedule, organize and coordinate tasks in their projects. What Is a PERT Chart? History of PERT Charts.

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