ProjectManager.com

MARCH 21, 2022

The software development life cycle (SDLC) is how it’s done in software development. What Is the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)? The software development life cycle (SDLC) is a process by which software is developed and deployed. Each has its own set of strengths and weaknesses. SDLC Phases.

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Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 24, 2020

In a one-on-one meeting, I asked Mike how he was identifying, analyzing, and managing his risks. His response revealed his belief in risk management but a lack of actual application with his teams. Warren Buffett says, "Risk comes from not knowing what you are doing." Failure to focus on the risks that matter.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Some project managers make a big fuss over risk management. Each year, our senior management team would meet with a credit rating agency to share our goals, strategies, and progress. Each year, our senior management team would meet with a credit rating agency to share our goals, strategies, and progress.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 25, 2023

But we’ll also discuss the cost of good quality vs. the cost of poor quality and show you how to measure COQ. The cost of quality is a method by which an organization calculates how much it will cost to deliver a product or service that meets the quality expectation standard set in the project plan. What Is Cost of Quality (COQ)?

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 20, 2022

This edition is a principles-based guide as opposed to the process-based guide of the Sixth Edition. In this article, let's look at each principle and why each one matters with respect to managing risks. Create a Collaborative Project Team Environment 3. Build Quality into Processes and Deliverables 9. Table Of Contents.

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 21, 2021

From the beginning to the end of a project, the project manager and team must plan, execute, and deliver the required products and services while interacting with stakeholders. Projects involve interdependent relationships such as the sponsor and other leaders, the project manager and the project team, and users interacting with the systems.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Let's look at how to develop a project summary. Perhaps you are on the way out of a meeting with senior leaders when a Vice President asks you about your project. It provides the core components for developing your project charter. How to Develop a Project Summary So, how do you create a brilliant project summary?

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Without exception, I hear—poor communication. Let’s look at five bad communication habits to avoid and what to do about each. For example, the project sponsor and project manager could review the project charter in the kick-off meeting. We all develop habits, some good and some bad. How can we improve?

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

I’ve been managing software development projects for more than 11 years. Risk management is arguably the most crucial piece in my project management approach. Therefore, I spent lots of time and effort creating a practical risk management process. You’ll get the whole risk management process below.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

This requires an organization with a well-developed project management process. The more mature an organization’s management, the more likely they’re going to meet its strategic goals. Rather, it’s a team effort guided by standardized processes, well-defined roles and responsibilities and collaboration.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Without exception, I hear—poor communication. Let’s look at five bad communication habits to avoid and what to do about each. For example, the project sponsor and project manager could review the project charter in the kick-off meeting. We all develop habits, some good and some bad. How can we improve?

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Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

How to perform a SWOT analysis Once the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches for strategy development Concrete example: SWOT analysis in a software development project Conclusion 1. Understanding these strengths allows the project team to target them in order to maximize the project's chances of success.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Then, we will explore how to develop a practical quality management plan. The Cost of Poor Quality First, we may not meet customer's needs and expectations. Fifth, your team's morale may suffer. This is often a result of poor quality requirements. Project managers and teams focus on meeting the customer's needs.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2024

As a manager, tackling team and project challenges effectively can often seem like navigating a complex labyrinth. Unclear Priorities Challenge : Teams often struggle with prioritizing tasks effectively. Lack of Accountability Challenge : Team members are unclear about their responsibilities.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 20, 2019

That’s right, process. Everything you do when managing a project is partially if not entirely a communicative process. Managing those tasks is a constant communicative effort with your team. When you formalize the process of communications in a project, you’re taking steps to make the project successful. What are they?

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 6, 2019

That guide is called business process mapping. An Overview of Business Process Mapping. Business process mapping means defining what a business does, who is responsible for what, what is the standard for completing that process, what tools will be used and how the success of the business is determined.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Agile A methodology for project and product management, typically used to deliver software projects in an iterative way with short bursts of work called “sprints” Though initially designed as a process for IT and engineering projects, it has since been successfully applied to other industries like marketing.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 2, 2024

Jira is project management software designed for agile software development teams. It has tools that allow you to plan sprints, track the completion of tasks, balance your team member’s workload and create product roadmaps. For example, create a task called “Write a project kickoff meeting agenda.”

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 8, 2024

New project managers need to get to grips with the change management process early so you don’t come unstuck. From baselines to Gantt charts, work breakdown structures to risk sensitivity analysis, there are so many new terms to get to grips with. Then you can tweak what you are doing to improve the project and the processes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2023

There’s only one thing worse than being told bad news, and that is being told about bad news late. Technical failure: this creates a program integration risk as what you are building might not sit in the organization’s architecture any longer. Using an outside assessment team creates objectivity.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 11, 2023

We’ll also discuss the process and offers some free templates to help in your next construction project. The project must also meet the quality, scope and function expectations of the owner. You can even filter for the critical path and set a baseline to track whether your actual progress is meeting your planned progress.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The four types of project management methods are: Data gathering and analysis methods Estimating methods Meetings and events Other (because it’s always worth having a bucket category for anything else, right?). The output of using these approaches generally ends up being talked about in meetings or included in reports. Forecasting.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

It is a step-by-step process that project managers can implement to estimate and allocate resources effectively. Suppose a project manager has an upcoming project for website development and design. The project has a defined timeline of six months, and the resources involved are developers, testers, UI/UX designers, analysts, etc.

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nTask

JANUARY 19, 2021

This “oiling the cogs” in the organizational paradigm is Process Management. What is Process Management? Usually, Process Management consists of the following: Purging any redundant and wasteful process. Usually, Process Management consists of the following: Purging any redundant and wasteful process.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Over the years I've heard my share of these kinds of statements from various levels of executives: "When my guys run a product development release I really want to know what I will get at the end so I can make business plans accordingly". "In Types of Uncertainty in Product Development. Let's make it clear up front.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Scope creep is the more common term but you might hear both, especially if you are working in software development. Ultimately, it isn’t the project manager coming up with new requirements and asking the team to “just do it”. What’s so bad about scope creep anyway? It takes its toll on team morale.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

Malinawan, PMP Navigating the complexities of modern project management demands a sophisticated comprehension of the Development Approach and Life Cycle Performance Domain. Your pursuit of streamlining and enhancing project management processes led you to a pivotal crossroads.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Let’s talk about how to plan your risk management from start to finish. Some people think of risk management plans in the wrong way. Risk management plans are not a list of risks and what you plan to do (e.g. risk register). Rather the plan is your approach to risk management. What are your risk thresholds?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Cost control as a process begins with budgeting. Depending on the type of business, vendor management can also be part of the cost control process as supplies can be a significant cost and potential area of savings. As teams work on their tasks, the project manager will keep track of their work and the associated costs.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Estimation is a complementary practice Scrum Teams use in Product D evelopment. Story points are usually assigned by the team members using a scale such as the Fibonacci sequence (1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, etc.) Some other teams may use animal sizes (Rat, Cat, Dog, Horse, Elephant etc.) or T-shirt sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL, etc.).

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Scrum.org

JULY 17, 2023

Health Checks for Agile Teams Agile teams thrive on continuous improvement and adaptability. Self-assessment isn’t just a health check measuring tool but a compass guiding teams toward their potential. It’s not an audit; it’s a mirror reflecting a better version of your Agile team. Source : Squad Health Check model.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 23, 2021

3 Is an Opportunity a Risk, Really? Project managers may use qualitative and quantitative risk analysis to evaluate opportunities. Consequently, these project managers and team members fail to take advantage of these upside risks. Therefore, negative risks are considered to be threats and positive risks are opportunities.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 27, 2021

How do you meet demand and not overstock your inventory? That’s where a process called demand planning comes in. Demand planning is a cross-functional process that businesses use to meet customer demand while avoiding supply chain or inventory management disruptions. What Is Demand Planning? Try ProjectManager free today.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 17, 2023

The sales team sells unauthorized features to meet its quota. I will describe a conflict situation in a Scrum team. Your suggestions include surveys, talks, interviews, team meetings, games, exercises, or including other parties like stakeholders or line managers, and other useful practices.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 7, 2019

The concept of technical debt comes from software development where it refers to the costs of having to go back and resolve problems that arise because of an earlier decision to take the easy route, instead of the best one. That doesn’t mean that technical debt is all bad. Related: The Risk Management Process in Project Management.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

When you have a long-term project that needs to be evaluated regularly, and you’re dealing with numerous stakeholders, the phase-gate process could be an ideal fit for your organization. What is the Phase-Gate Process? It is typically used for new product developments, software/app/website launches and business-wide changes.

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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. How do you engage and get the most out of your underperformers? So, what’s the secret to maintaining your heavy workload without your team feeling overwhelmed?

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