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Exploring the differences: Projects vs operations examples

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Tip You are probably have more experience working on projects than you think you do. For example, in the UK, the Infrastructure and Projects Authority manages projects and shares best practices for UK government projects. In the United States, the Government Accountability Office publishes regular reports into major projects.

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Top challenges for project sponsors

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Vicki James shared her tips for getting the best out of your project sponsor. When we were writing the book we identified nine classifications of challenging project sponsor situations and we provide tips on how to deal with them. One of the nine is the absent sponsor.

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Project Budgeting: An Interview with Sol Benady

Rebel’s Guide to PM

He started his career as an auditor in London, trained with E&Y where he qualified as an accountant, and then moved into consulting for retail and investment banking for a wide range of projects and clients. 5 Tips for Managing a Project Budget. So we asked Sol his top tips for budgeting: 1. Define the project scope.

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10 Places to Get Free Project Management Templates

Rebel’s Guide to PM

My first tip is that you’ll have to look around to find one for what you need and that fits your project management environment. Here are some more tips for using free templates. Email Address As well as the resource library, I'd like to receive project management tips by email from GirlsGuidetoPM.com. I'm in!

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Navigating External Factors in Small Business Risk Management

Proofhub

Some of the sources of such risks can be: the market, the environment, the economy, or the government policies. Political Factors Changes in politics or government policies that might have an impact on the economy are examples of political risk. Natural Factors Natural risks can also be significant and hard to forecast.

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Managing Virtual Teams: Strategies for Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

In this article, we will explore the actions PMs can take to manage virtual project teams effectively, addressing common challenges and providing practical insights to enhance collaboration, governance, and performance. Define Roles and Responsibilities Clarifying roles and responsibilities is essential for governance.

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Managing Project Delays in the COVID-19 Age

LiquidPlanner

Sabrina Benjamin is a business and IT consultant with over 20 years of project management experience across many industries, including retail, and has dealt with the challenges of project delays, as she explains. Previous experience of handling delays will stand a project manager in good stead in the current crisis.