Project Pulse Journal

MAY 18, 2024

Managing projects effectively can be daunting, especially with multiple project tasks, tight deadlines, and the need for constant collaboration. The different PM technologies offer that, empowering you to manage projects better. The different PM technologies offer that, empowering you to manage projects better.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review 2024 Development Team Review Risk Management 52

Velociteach

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The podcast by project managers for project managers. We are taking a fresh look at project estimation. Table of Contents 02:10 … Project Estimating Course 03:56 … What do We Estimate? WENDY GROUNDS: Welcome to Manage This, the podcast by project managers for project managers.

Estimate 61

Estimate Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team 61

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Managing resources in professional services firms is crucial for maintaining sustainability and achieving anticipated employee performance goals. But unfortunately, many resource managers have to rely on approximation and guesswork because they don’t have the right tools and techniques. Let us begin with the basics.

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review Estimate 293

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The use of capital budgeting offers an objective view that helps managers figure out how to invest capital in order to increase business value but also helps the overall health of the company. Capital budgeting is part of the larger financial management of a business, focusing on cash flow implications when making an investment decision.

Budget 340

Budget Technical Review Software Review Executing 340

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

You wouldn’t believe the number of project managers I speak to on mentoring calls who struggle to get their budget approved. This article will explain project contingency, how to calculate contingency and how to manage it within the scope of your projects. So risk is critical to understanding contingency: that’s the first step.

Technical Review 295

Technical Review Software Review Estimate Risk Management 295

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 8, 2022

And then I log into my PM software and suddenly that simplicity that exists elsewhere disappears… Here are my wishes for the PM software industry for 2022. We have forecast and actual dates, timesheets, budgets, databases of lessons learned , risks, issues and changes. Would you like to add 20% to this estimate?

2022 428

2022 Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review 428

Planio

JUNE 8, 2022

As products become more complex, technical project managers have quickly become the holy grail for growing businesses. Technical project managers (TPM) bridge the gap between understanding what’s technically possible in a project and managing the resources, timelines, and expectations to get it done.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review Underperforming Technical Team 78

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. Cost overrun is not cost escalation; that term is used to describe an anticipated increase in a budgeted cost, say due to inflation. Avoiding budget overrun is key to closing a successful project.

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Technical Review Software Review Budget Estimate 237

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Information technology (IT) runs most businesses. Managing information costs and managing information security for those costs are part of making an IT budget. Planning and managing these resource costs in an IT budget can be facilitated by project management software. But those devices don’t run for free.

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Budget Software Review Infrastructure Monitoring 338

Planio

MAY 8, 2023

If you’re used to shipping features and new products, IT project management (ITPM) probably isn’t on your radar. In fact, the digital transformation market was estimated at a whopping $731.1 IT project managers play a critical role in ensuring their company’s IT capability is dependable, up-to-date, and secure. How is it unique?

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review Infrastructure 78

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 22, 2024

I mentor project managers, and the types of problems that people come up with on calls are not technical issues for the most part. Or “resources” as we unkindly call people in project management. Why is effective resource management difficult? I’m sure you can think of some poor resource management examples.

Technical Review 275

Technical Review PMO Risk Management Software Review 275

MPUG

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this article, we’re addressing a common question in modern project management: Do we need risk management in agile projects? Do agile projects have risks associated with them? And do we want to let those risks run wild without any effort to contain them? Why is Risk Management in Agile Projects Even a Question?

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Risk Agile Technical Review 98

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

However, in project management, project assumptions are essential for planning a project. Let’s take a look at how project assumptions are defined in project management and why they’re so important. Then we’ll learn about a project assumption log and how assumptions differ from constraints and risk.

Software Review 316

Software Review Risk Management Technical Review Risk 316

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?

Software Review 325

Software Review Technical Review Budget Defining 325

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

When you’re a PMP, program manager or portfolio manager, you need to deliver all those multiple projects on time and within budget. This requires an organization with a well-developed project management process. This is done by using a project management maturity model. What Is Project Management Maturity?

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Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management Software Review Budget 330

Epicflow Blog

JUNE 10, 2022

Accordingly, they are more vulnerable to the consequences of risk-bearing events. When unmanaged, these risks can impact people’s safety and, to make matters worse, come down to considerable financial losses. . What are the most typical risks associated with aerospace engineering projects, and how to manage them effectively?

Aerospace 98

Aerospace Risk Management Engineering Risk 98

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 27, 2019

A critical success factor for a software development project is how it is funded. But greater flexibility generally requires a more skillful approach to governance and project management. But greater flexibility generally requires a more skillful approach to governance and project management. The Secure Funding Process Goal.

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Software Developers Software Development Software Review Software 241

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 15, 2023

Every process is important to construction project management, especially construction engineering. We’ll then explore the different roles related to construction engineering management. Construction engineering is the process of overseeing and managing a large-scale and complex construction project.

Construction 206

Construction Engineering Technical Review Software Review 206

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

One way to achieve these goals is through operations management. Learn what operations management is and its key functions. Operations management can be applied to any industry and will help you better run every aspect of your business. What Is Operations Management?

Software Review 322

Software Review Technical Review Manufacturing Logistics 322

Wrike

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Accurate construction cost estimates are crucial for successful project planning and execution. A well-developed budget lays a solid foundation for managing costs and ensures that projects are completed within financial constraints. Moreover, accurate cost estimates play a crucial role in financial planning and control.

Construction 36

Construction Estimate Budget Technical Review 36

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 11, 2023

” They did it with construction management. In order to control all those moving parts, construction professionals use construction management for all project delivery methods. Let’s look at what construction management is and then go into some of the key elements. What Is Construction Management? Learn more.

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Construction Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Engineering 281

WorkOtter

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Developing better project management skills is key to ensuring the success of future projects. Resource estimation is an integral part of project management that often gets overlooked. Here’s your guide to resource estimation in project management and other factors, such as resource costs.

Estimate 78

Estimate Technical Review Software Review Risk Management 78

ProjectManager.com

MAY 13, 2021

Managing a project is complex. Project managers are trained to plan schedules and allocate resources to meet deadlines and stay within budgets. Companies employ contract managers to manage this often-complicated contract process. Companies employ contract managers to manage this often-complicated contract process.

Software Review 234

Software Review Technical Review Logistics Budget 234

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 10, 2016

A statistical model for estimating isn’t normally something I’d put in the ‘make my job easy’ box, but I might just have found one that works. Davis, MSPM, PMP and Project Management Superhero. Davis, MSPM, PMP and Project Management Superhero. What if you want an estimate that is, say, 75% reliable? Or 90% reliable?

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Estimate Software Review Technical Review 2016 150

Planio

APRIL 22, 2024

Project managers are born communicators. According to some estimates , PMs spend 90% of their time communicating with team members, sponsors, and stakeholders. Why is it so important in project management? Re-review and pull out the key elements 4. Why is it so important in project management?

Executing 88

Executing Fractional CTO Technical Review CTO Hire 88

Traxidy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Art of Mastering Project Surprises: Easy Strategies for Managing Unplanned Work By: Steve McBroom, Founder, Traxidy (Click to follow me on LinkedIn) In this post, we will review the importance of working through project issues and the associated unplanned project tasks, as they arise, and provide effective strategies to manage them.

Technical Review 109

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Controlling 109

Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2023

It’s a lot to manage and a lot to balance. Impediment Remover vs. Self-Management One of the key responsibilities of a Scrum Master is to remove impediments that hinder or obstruct the Scrum team's progress. However, the best Scrum teams are self-managing, capable of identifying and resolving their own impediments.

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SCRUM Software Review Technical Review Innovation 137

ProjectManager.com

MAY 10, 2023

Let’s take a look at the different types of construction drawings, what purpose they serve in construction project management and how project management software helps turn these building construction plans into actionable steps that guide the construction crew during the execution phase of the project.

Construction 266

Construction Software Review Technical Review Engineering 266

Scrum.org

MAY 15, 2023

Explain the benefits and drawbacks of different estimation techniques. Suggest how to help the Scrum team balance technical debt and new feature development. Identify risks & dependencies for following feature: [Your feature]. Balance technical debt and new feature development based on: [Your work item list].

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ChatGPT Technical Review SCRUM Artificial Inteligence 189

Project Pulse Journal

MAY 8, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Have you ever wondered how top project managers deliver complex projects on time, even when unexpected changes and challenges arise? It is an essential aspect of project management that involves defining, sequencing, estimating, and allocating resources for activities to ensure timely project completion.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Software Review 2024 Estimate 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 ? Risk management plan.

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Planning Software Review Risk Management Estimate 317

ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2018

One of the biggest challenges of every project manager is project constraints. Hence, it’s important to know all possible constraints, their influences on each other and the project management tools that address those constraints. Classic Project Management Constraints. An Extended Approach to Constraints in Project Management.

Technical Review 362

Technical Review Sustainability Software Review Risk Management 362

Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2023

Rant: Scrum Masters are no Project Managers ! ? ? ?? Product Backlog refinement : The Product Owner and Developers collaborate to refine, estimate, and order the Product Backlog items based on value, risk, and dependencies. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 46,000-plus subscribers.

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SCRUM Agile Technical Review Software Review 169

The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This post takes a strategic view of the project management software landscape. First, it identifies a dozen key features of PM software. Then it compares functionality across those key features for 10 popular PM software vendors. Features are a tradeoff for both software vendors and customers.

Software Review 52

Software Review Software Technical Review Infrastructure 52

Epicflow Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Regardless of your skills, background, and experience, you probably have asked yourself a question at least once: what kind of knowledge do I need to be a competitive expert in project management? And in this publication, we discuss the role of industry, product, and technical knowledge in the work of a project manager. .

Technical Review 102

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 2027 Risk Management 102

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

And then I log into my PM software and suddenly that simplicity that exists elsewhere disappears… Here are my wishes for the PM software industry for 2020. We have forecast and actual dates, timesheets, budgets, databases of lessons learned , risks, issues and changes. Would you like to add 20% to this estimate?

2020 277

2020 Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review 277

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 29, 2022

Construction project management covers a massive number of projects and there are all sorts of builds associated with it. Commercial construction management, for example, is huge. Consider that commercial construction management entails everything from offices to retail shopping malls and medical centers. Learn more.

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Construction Software Review Retail Engineering 238