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Product Manager vs Project Manager – What’s the Difference?

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Product Manager vs Project Manager. While both are leadership roles and the titles are similar, there’s a difference between a product manager and a project manager as Jennifer Bridges, PMP, explains. Of course, these roles can also vary greatly depending on the types of products or projects being executed in the organization.

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Project Management Basics: Definitions, Methods and Tools

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Project management is a discipline that consists in using project management methodologies, tools and techniques to manage the project life cycle, which is a set of stages that are common to every project. Project Life Cycle The project life cycle describes the five phases all projects go through.

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10 Strategies for Successful Project Execution

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We’ll hear from experts and review key takeaways that project leaders can immediately put into practice in their programs and projects. What is Project Execution? During the five process groups of the project life cycle, there are multiple objectives and outcomes for each phase. Manage Team.

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Project Documentation: 10 Essential Project Documents

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Project managers know the importance of having project documentation. Project documents must be accurate and constantly updated to keep current with the project. Creating and managing project documentation throughout the project life cycle is critical for project success, but where to start?

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Monitoring and Controlling Projects: A "How to" Guide

Project Pulse Journal

You might wonder if it's possible to keep a keen eye on every project detail without overburdening yourself and your team. Can you truly have a well-monitored project and a motivated team working harmoniously? Ready to transform the way you manage projects? Key Takeaways Effective monitoring is proactive, not reactive.

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How to Write a Business Case (Template Included)

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Think of the business case as a document that is created during the project initiation phase but will be used as a reference throughout the project life cycle. Now, it’s not just an exercise to appease senior leadership. There are task tracking tools that can help you monitor progress and performance.

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PRINCE2: The Project Management Method Explained

Rebel’s Guide to PM

You should look at what happened on past projects because that helps mitigate risk on your current project. PRINCE2® encourages you to dig into lessons learned all through the project life cycle to help you make better choices. Document lessons learned for future projects.

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