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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

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This may be the most straightforward and linear of all the project management methods in this list, as well as the most traditional approach. The name is apt, as the waterfall methodology is a process in which the phases of the project flow downward. It’s fast and flexible, unlike waterfall project management.

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125 Project Management Buzzwords

The IIL Blog

Bottom-up Estimating A project estimation technique that leverages tactical-level team members/subject matter experts (SMEs) to break down tasks into smaller components to create a more accurate estimate. Burndown Chart A tool in Agile project management that tracks the work completed and the work remaining to help teams manage progress.

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Lean Project Management: What Is It and Why You Should Be Using it

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The lean system was mostly used in manufacturing. But the methodology is now making its mark in the field of project management. If you're a project manager, a team leader, or even a regular employee, you need to know the core principles behind lean project management. Download Project Management Templates!

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How to Take Advantage of Adaptive Project Management

Project Pulse Journal

By adopting adaptive project management, transform your project management approach to be more dynamic and responsive. This method uses iterative processes to ensure continuous alignment with your project goals and market demands, allowing for frequent adjustments and fine-tuning.

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Free project management certifications

Moira Alexander

Six Sigma: Define and Measure - an introduction to the Six Sigma methodology and DMAIC cycle for process improvement with a focus on the define and measure phases. Managing Projects with Microsoft Project - a course on how to successfully plan and design your own projects using Microsoft Project, the go-to app for project managers.

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How to Write a Business Case

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In fact, in some lean or agile organizations, over-reliance on documentation is seen as a clear impediment to innovation and collaboration. Projects fail without having a solid business case to rest on. Create a Schedule: Make a timeline for the project by estimating how long it will take to get each task completed.

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Project Management Artifacts: Essential Tools to Enhance Project Management

Project Pulse Journal

Models Models in project management are theoretical frameworks or representations that help explain, predict, or control project aspects. They provide a structured approach to understanding complex processes, decision frameworks, or phenomena, serving as thinking strategies. In effect, it may help reduce time and resource waste.