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? And the larger the project, the more visible, the more scrutiny you’re going to have. You all know Ren.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 7, 2024

Demand management is cross-functional as it crosses many disciplines, from consumer demand, supply teams and inventory to marketing and customer service. Managing production is key to demand management and project management software is essential to that process. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

Process 335

Process Software Review Manufacturing Underperforming Technical Team 335

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 11, 2023

Construction is, of course, a project, one that tends to be long, complex and involves many different parties to deliver. In order to control all those moving parts, construction professionals use construction management for all project delivery methods. Construction management is a professional service for project owners.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 16, 2024

Then we’ll explore scenario planning in business and project management before explaining the steps that must be taken to use this process. Scenario planning is a strategy used to consider possible future events for an organization or project to develop an effective and relevant long-term plan to respond positively to that change.

Planning 343

Planning Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management 343

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Risk mitigation describes a process by which a project reduces its exposure to risk and works towards minimizing the likelihood of any issues arising during the project. It involves a process that we’ll explore in a moment but basically addresses the top risks in order to fully protect the project. What Is Risk Mitigation?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Everything you need to know about project management terms is here in one list! Plus we’ve added handy links to help you dive deeper into different topics with videos, articles and even our round-up of all resources so you can put these important terms into practice with your projects.

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Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Lean Event Chain 393

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Gantt chart is one of the most important tools in a project manager’s toolbox. One side is a spreadsheet that collects important project data and the other is a visual timeline that shows the entire project from start to finish. What Can You Use a Microsoft Project Gantt Chart For?

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Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Budget 344

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Construction project management has five phases, the same as any project. Then we’ll explain the difference between the construction phases and the project life cycle. To help you manage your construction projects better, we’ll even add a few free templates. Construction projects are carefully planned.

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Construction Process Project Life Cycle Software Review 338

LiquidPlanner

MARCH 29, 2022

6 ways to stay in control when your project isn’t. In celebration of National “ I Am In Control Day ” we thought it would be fun to explore the dynamics of “control” that we experience as project managers. In project management, a whole sub-profession of Project Controllers came about for a reason.

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Planio

DECEMBER 14, 2021

On paper, managing projects seems like a straightforward process. Define your scope, break it down into manageable tasks, and assign them to your team. However, anyone who’s actually managed a project knows this couldn’t be further from the truth. How do you get the best outcomes from your projects? Workload management.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Estimate Software Engineering 97

ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2022

A capital improvement plan can guide an organization when it’s trying to figure out which large projects or purchases in which they should invest. Are there benefits to developing a capital improvement plan? Can project management software facilitate this work? This is usually a multi-year project, often four to six years.

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Planning Finance Underperforming Technical Team Software Review 328

Teamweek

MAY 17, 2024

Project productivity measures how efficiently and effectively teams complete tasks and reach goals. It’s one of the best tools in a project manager’s toolkit to track and improve every project in their pipeline. What is project productivity? Why is productivity important in project management? Let’s dive in.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2022

A business case is a project management document that explains how the benefits of a project overweigh its costs and why it should be executed. Business cases are prepared during the project initiation phase and their purpose is to include all the project’s objectives, costs and benefits to convince stakeholders of its value.

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Underperforming Technical Team Project Life Cycle Risk Management Estimate 370

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s not easy to estimate demand, but the more factors you consider, the more accurate your demand forecasting will be. Project management software gives you the flexibility to adapt quickly to changes in supply and demand. Either way, you lose money due to poor demand management. That’s a lot of loss to deal with.

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Planning Software Review Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team 430

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Most projects don’t deliver their original scope: 54% of projects fail to deliver the agreed-upon functionality. Scope creep in project management is where additional requirements are added to the project, beyond what was originally agreed and these additions are not formally authorized. What is scope creep?

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Planio

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Despite our best intentions, human beings are terrible at estimating how long a project or task will take to complete. But as a project manager, it’s your job to properly estimate a project’s time and cost so that your team knows what they’re working towards (and you know when you’re going off the rails!).

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Scoro

MARCH 11, 2024

Looking for project management tools? There are lots available—each varying in features and complexity, but each helps you keep your team organized and on schedule. In this guide, we’ll highlight a list of project management tools and software that help you manage tasks, collaborate with your team, and manage resources.

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Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Budget 98

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 2, 2020

If something bad is going to happen on a project, it’s likely related to time, cost or scope. Project managers are well aware of this and spend much of their time planning in order to avoid negative risk and its potential impact. What Are Project Controls? In fact, it works throughout the entire life cycle of a project.

Controlling 413

Controlling Underperforming Technical Team Estimate Risk Management 413

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2022

What are the key skills for working on multiple projects simultaneously? In this article, we’ll dive into the statistics and you’ll learn: The top challenges facing people managing several projects at once The key skills required for managing multiple projects The top tools for prioritizing work day-to-day.

Underperforming Technical Team 378

Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Risk Management Engineering 378

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2022

Bullying can be as harmful in the workplace as it is in schools and other areas of society, causing the well understood personal emotional impacts plus a long list of challenges for project manager and their organizations where it is taking place. The impact of bullying on projects. Consider this a project.

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Underperforming Technical Team Influencer PMI PMO 195

Scrum.org

JULY 5, 2022

During the first year of the pandemic, Scrum adoption more than doubled for software development teams. According to the 15th Annual State of Agile Report, the use of agile approaches for software development grew from 37% in 2020 to 86% in 2021. It is, in essence, the plan for what the Scrum Team will do next.

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Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Software Review Development Team Review 180

LiquidPlanner

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Project management methods have evolved for centuries, from records at the Pyramid at Giza to rebuilding London churches after the Great Fire of London in 1666, to the Great Western Railway. The best-known modern methods of managing projects efficiently are: The Gantt chart developed by Henry Gantt in the 1910s .

Critical Chain 158

Critical Chain Underperforming Technical Team Estimate Engineering 158

Teamweek

MARCH 25, 2024

Freelance developers and development teams often find it difficult to track their time efficiently and bill clients accurately. This may lead to poor project time management, failed projects, and revenue loss. What is the best time tracking software for developers?

2024 59

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Before you engage with a new project, there are certain things you have to know. Resources are anything you need to execute the project plan. From your team to the tools they need, materials, equipment, software, office space and so on. What Is Resource Forecasting in Project Management? Is the cost worth the return?

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Software Review Underperforming Technical Team PMO Planning 341

Planio

MAY 20, 2024

Whether you’re a smaller team, early-stage startup, or even an established enterprise, the success of your business depends on making constant changes to adapt to your customer’s needs. But making these changes without a proper project management approach inevitably wastes time, effort, and money.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 8, 2022

Most of my Professional Services colleagues don’t utilize project management software. In my 10+ years of working in professional services, it’s always been a pain point to juggle multiple priorities and projects with various deadlines and resource constraints across teams. When will my project work be finished?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The need for a business case is that it collects the proposal, outline, strategy and marketing plan in one document and offers a full look at how the project will benefit the organization. SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats. Projects fail without having a solid business case to rest on. Product or service.

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Underperforming Technical Team Project Life Cycle Leadership Initiating 464

Leading Answers

AUGUST 9, 2023

The Telephone Game and Tree Swing cartoon are classic examples of how even well-meaning interpretations can be distorted, leading to bad outcomes. Left unchecked, our mental models of a product, project or process can diverge from our teammates. Project plans and release roadmaps are mainly static.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 18, 2021

Aggregate planning is a method for analyzing, developing and maintaining a manufacturing plan with an emphasis on uninterrupted, consistent production. Aggregate production planning also lets manufacturers know what staff, materials, output rates, timeline estimates and budget costs they need. What Is Aggregate Planning?

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Planning Underperforming Technical Team Manufacturing Budget 357

Teamweek

JANUARY 29, 2024

Ever struggled with keeping a project on track? A solid project schedule is your secret weapon. Whether you’re a project management pro or just starting, getting your schedule right is key to success. In this article, you’ll discover: Essential elements of a great project schedule. What is a project schedule?

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Teamweek

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This guide is about how to create a project timeline in 8 steps. Whether you’re new to project management or an experienced manager, you’ll find this guide useful. In this guide, you won’t just learn the theory about timelines, but also how to make a timeline in 8 actionable steps. Why do you need a timeline?

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So, picture this: you are transitioning from your current position into a project management career. The industry didn’t matter; it was about translating my work experience into specific project management industry-recognized terms and managing projects. What are the Essential Project Management Buzzwords?

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Development Team Review Project Life Cycle Underperforming Technical Team Estimate 148

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 5, 2022

We talk a lot about project managers, but that title is more general than most might think. There are many different project managers, but today we’re interested in focusing on just one, the technical project manager. Are you interested in becoming a technical project manager or are you in the market to hire one?

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nTask

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Resource Planning in project management has been gaining traction for a while now. Moreover, since the concept of resource planning is generating so much noise, the project management has responded in kind and that’s why the qualifications regarding the people that are considered experts in the field have evolved and become more complex.

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Underperforming Technical Team Planning Development Team Review Software Review 158

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

What are the key skills for working on multiple projects simultaneously? In this article, we’ll dive into the statistics and you’ll learn: The top challenges facing people managing several projects at once The key skills required for managing multiple projects The top tools for prioritizing work day-to-day.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Risk Management Engineering 351

ProjectManager.com

JULY 19, 2022

Construction procurement can maximize the efficiency of a construction project. While construction project management includes all plans and schedules for the project, without the goods and services provided by procurement in construction, it’s only an idea and not a structure. What Is Procurement In Construction Management?

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Construction Finance Underperforming Technical Team Logistics 280

Teamweek

JULY 29, 2022

You may have stellar skills and a fantastic team, but neither helps that sinking feeling when you have to ask a client for a deadline extension on a project. 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.

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