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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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

One of the most important steps when creating a project schedule is to identify task dependencies, as they’re critical for time and task management. What Are Task Dependencies in Project Management? However, that’s just one of the four types of task dependencies that you could come across as a project manager. Learn more.

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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.

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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. There are three types of cost overrun: Technical – This is due to bad estimates, or not enough data being collected when formulating the budget. Proper scheduling helps keep estimates accurate.

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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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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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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

Knowing how to start a project is one of the most critical skills for any project manager. But even the most complex project can be broken down into simple steps to help make it more manageable. Once that is done, you’ll need project management software to start, execute and deliver the project. Here are some others.

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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

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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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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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 means your estimates have to be accurate, or as much so as you can make them. Software licences. Consultant fees. Raw materials.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 9, 2022

Let’s take some time to define what a stakeholder is, examples of stakeholders and free stakeholder templates that can help with stakeholder management. A stakeholder is a person, like any other member of the project, and some will be easier to manage than others. They can easily be shared to manage your stakeholders expectations.

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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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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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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2023

It’s another project where you have to manage time, cost and scope (and don’t forget quality) to deliver on a deadline. ProjectManager is award-winning software that can help you plan, manage and track your events. We’re also the online hub for everything project management-related.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

From your team to the tools they need, materials, equipment, software, office space and so on. What Is Resource Forecasting in Project Management? Resource forecasting is a way to estimate the number of necessary resources to deliver your project successfully. Resource Forecasting vs. Resource Management. Keep reading.

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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? So let’s jump straight into it.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Your most important resource when managing a project is your team. Therefore, those who are tasked with managing a project and delivering it successfully must know how to keep their teams productive. In other words, project managers must hone the crucial skill of resource management. What Is Resource Utilization?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Managing multiple projects at once can be a bit like a juggling act. Every action taken in one project needs to feed into the next with fluidity and poise, and when done right, a skilled portfolio manager can make it seem like no trouble at all. But first, we should explore whether or not you’re managing multiple projects at all.

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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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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

They can also point out where there’s room for improvement and identify project risks. Project management software can aid in this reporting, but first, let’s look more in-depth at project performance reporting. You can execute and organized gathered data more effectively by using project management software.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 4, 2019

Working with people is the main part of project management. Project resource management is how you do this. In this article, I’ll show you what project resource management is, set out a simple process to do it, describe the tools to help and give you tips to overcome some of the common issues.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 9, 2021

Are you looking for a robust, scalable PPM solution that can manage the whole project life cycle and show you what’s being worked on at any one time? In this review of Sciforma, I’ll share the pros and cons of this enterprise-centric project and portfolio management tool. Sciforma’s strength is in being a portfolio management software.

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LiquidPlanner

JULY 28, 2016

When you diligently enter project and task information into your workspace (estimates, time tracked, etc.), As a Customer Success Manager, I talk to a lot of customers who ask how to surface key project metrics. Very often, the guidance I provide has to do with setting up a Dashboard. The Beauty of Dashboards.

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LiquidPlanner

APRIL 18, 2023

Introducing Tempo Mark Lorion provided an overview of Tempo, one of the largest, most successful application providers in the Atlassian ecosystem and a leading provider of portfolio management solutions. LiquidPlanner harnesses the power of ranged estimation to capture uncertainty for best-case, worst-case scenario modeling.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Resources are limited, but your ability to manage them to fulfill the needs of your project isn’t. One of the many challenges that face project managers is how to guide their project to a successful end without enough resources. We suggest a two-step process to help your resource management. Make a Good Resource Plan.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The value of a POC is it can help a project manager identify gaps in processes that might interfere with success. A POC elicits feedback from everyone involved in a project, including those who might not have otherwise contributed, thereby mitigating unforeseen risk. Tips for Making a Proof of Concept. POC by Industry.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2019

Yes, they do enjoy profits, but those come when markets are consistent, where managers can plan accurately for a future that is clearly laid out before them. There are trends and systems that can calculate and estimate the likelihood of what is to come, but the reality is there are too many variables to make any such equation infallible.

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LiquidPlanner

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Using the 5 Whys in project management can be very powerful when you need to get to the bottom of an issue or a problem. I have always maintained that there are easier ways to make a living than project management. We have a tough assignment. Look at a problem, ask why, and then repeat with the answer you are given.

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nTask

JANUARY 20, 2022

In this blog, we will see what is pipeline management, what is a pipeline tracker and some necessary project tracking tools as well as the benefits of it. We have also shared some pro-tips for choosing the best tracker tool for your organization. What is Pipeline Management in Project Management? That’s not it!

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nTask

MARCH 25, 2022

Some of the essential documents to review would be: Assumption Log: It records all the assumptions and project estimations. Estimation Log: It records the estimated project cost, time, resources, and tasks with the actual time spent. Risk Reports: A complete analysis of the risks that occurred and how they were addressed.

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Epicflow Blog

JUNE 30, 2020

In project management, even if you’re a talented and experienced project manager, you definitely know you can’t control everything. Making decisions in an uncertain environment is an essential part of not only a project manager’s work, but also the project team’s duties. Uncertainty and Risk: Are They the Same?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Everything you need to know about project management terms is here in one list! Check back often, as this list of project management terminology is ever-evolving, just like project management itself! Check back often, as this list of project management terminology is ever-evolving, just like project management itself!

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ProProfs Project Management

MAY 15, 2020

A project comprises thousands of elements, which makes tasks related to management tough. It is one of those reasons why businesses invest a big chunk of money to get a diligent project manager and executives on board. . So, yes, your project baseline should revolve around project management triple constraint mentioned above.

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Resource Guru

MAY 9, 2023

Agency resource planning and management processes help you align the right people with available project work. Increase profitability Resource management means your team will know precisely what to work on and when—without excessive meetings or admin. Project success and satisfied clients will naturally follow.

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