Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 2, 2022

Sample project showing dates that are approximate. It’s a good choice for project managers and is a useful communication tool for professionals looking to share key dates and events with others in a presentation. The timeline maker doesn’t take a traditional view of milestones. I’m glad I did. Software: Preceden.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2024

Every project is different. Project strategy is the plan that defines a project, which is why project management strategy is so important. To better manage projects, one must clearly understand project strategy, who’s responsible for it in the organization and the steps to create a project strategy.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

It helps you manage every step of the process that sees your product go from concept to market. As you might imagine, having project management software helps plan, manage and track this work, but if you’re not using such tools, there are product management templates that can help you steer the course.

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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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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 13, 2023

Planning is the bedrock of project management. It’s not that you can’t get things done without a Gantt chart, but a Microsoft Planner Gantt chart would be an essential tool for any large, complex project. As the name suggests, Microsoft Planner allows you to plan tasks and manage small projects. What Is Microsoft Planner?

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 9, 2024

In the intricate world of project management, where each decision can lead to a myriad of outcomes, the ability to forecast and manage potential risks is invaluable. This analytical technique allows project managers and decision-makers to visually map out and understand the complexities of decisions, along with their possible consequences.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

There are no guarantees that starting a project will ensure that it’s delivered successfully. There are many ways a project can fail. To avoid failure, it’s important to understand failure and know the signs that your project is in danger. What Is Project Failure? Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 25, 2021

Marketing can feel more like an art than a science. How can you do market research to see opportunities in the marketplace that will make money for your company? There are ways to manage the marketing in your company to discover and take advantage of opportunities in the marketplace. What Is Marketing Management?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 21, 2024

Today, let’s delve into one such magical transformation: transitioning from a ‘Project’ to a ‘Product’ mindset. The dichotomy of 'Product' versus 'Project' vocabulary is not just about semantics; it embodies two fundamentally different approaches to work, value creation, and customer satisfaction.

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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. There are four steps necessary to write a business case, which are as follows: Research your market, competition and alternatives.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2023

There’s more than one way to manage a construction project. Along the way, we’ll explain why lean construction can benefit your project and how the right project management software can help you take advantage of lean construction. From the world of manufacturing comes an approach called lean construction.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 21, 2023

Most project managers can’t imagine running a project without Gantt charts. This tool has been in the project management toolbox for so long that it predates computers. We’re looking at the best Gantt chart software out there so you can make an informed decision when in the market to purchase one.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 12, 2023

There are many project management software products available on the market. Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC) is a project, program and portfolio management software. The software integrates project and portfolio planning with teams, resourcing and risk management as well as scheduling. What Is Oracle Primavera Cloud?

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 18, 2021

What is the definition of a project, exactly? We talk a lot about specific facets of project management, but it’s sometimes valuable to start at the root and dig into the basics. In order to fully understand high-level project management concepts, it’s important to know the simple answers. Project Definition.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

There was a time when digital projects were novel and digital project management tools were new. As more people are using digital project management tools, a whole generation has grown up in a digital environment. We’ll explain what you need to know with examples and list some commonly used tools in digital project management.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 6, 2022

Coming up with a great idea is only the beginning: t o realize it, you need a project execution plan (PEP). A project execution plan is a document for executing projects that helps you strategize, come up with project management processes and put the whole thing into action. What Is a Project Execution Plan (PEP)?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 28, 2022

If you’re working on a design project, wait. It’s similar to a project brief, only focused on design. Projects can’t be idle and exploratory endeavors. Design projects are no different, which is why a design brief is so important. Knowing the difference is important when venturing into a design project.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

For a project to be successful, you need to get organized. By providing structure to your project scope, you get some control over the project work and increase the chance that you’ll succeed. Before you get started, you need to figure out every step in the project scope. to map your project scope. Learn More!

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Additionally, with an implementation plan that’s thoroughly-researched and well defined, you can ensure buy-in from stakeholders and key partners involved in the project. Additionally, with an implementation plan that’s thoroughly-researched and well defined, you can ensure buy-in from stakeholders and key partners involved in the project.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2023

It’s another project where you have to manage time, cost and scope (and don’t forget quality) to deliver on a deadline. We’re also the online hub for everything project management-related. We have free templates for every phase of a project. Get started with ProjectManager today for free. Learn more 3.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 22, 2020

Project management software tools are essential to manage projects efficiently. In this article I’ll share my top 15 project management tools that I use for managing multiple projects. A Project Action Log. A Project Milestone Tracker. But they aren’t the answer to everything.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2021

Wouldn’t it be great if project team members were engaged with their work, leapt at the opportunity to hit their milestones and proactively progressed their tasks without you having to chase them? If leading your team feels like you need to constantly prod them to get stuff done, perhaps you have an employee engagement problem.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 31, 2023

If you’re working in project management, then you know about Monday.com. The company has invested a ton of money in its marketing to people working on projects. Let’s take a look at this popular project management software and see if it delivers on one of the most essential project management tools.

Software 284

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

What Is a Project Management Methodology? A project management methodology is a set of principles, tools and techniques that are used to plan, execute and manage projects. Project management methodologies help project managers lead team members and manage work, while facilitating team collaboration.

Technical Review 483

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Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2023

I have been working on agile projects for the past 10 years. While these outward symbols have their uses, they don’t tell the real story of agility at scale and don’t talk to the executive audience that needs to know about performance in market share, share price and speed to market. This is where Agile OKRs come in.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 3, 2023

Along the way, we’ll offer tips, particularly on how project management software can help you realize your idea and turn a product prototype into a successful product launch. ProjectManager is project management software with multiple views that allow departments to work on the tools they prefer without hindering collaboration.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 27, 2023

Controlling risk is one of the most important areas of project management. Project managers need to know how to identify, track and mitigate project risk. Let’s learn what is project risk, some common examples and how can you manage it. What Is Project Risk? Get started for free today.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 31, 2019

That’s why requirements management is such an important thing to master, as it’s imperative to the success of a project in the long-term. In project management, requirements are a group of tasks or conditions that must be completed to finish the project successfully. What Are Requirements? Business Requirements.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2022

There’s no denying that stakeholder management processes, documents and analysis are a great tool for project communication. In this article, I’ll share some simple things you can do to boost stakeholder engagement through good project communication at all levels. The story starts with your vision for your project.

2016 367

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Trello vs. Asana is a likely matchup for anyone looking for the right project management software. They’re both well-known and popular project management tools. Yes, Trello has project management features and Asana has a timeline and other tools to help manage tasks and teams. Trellis was the codename for the project.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 26, 2021

In reality, the job can be done using common project planning methods and tools. This includes products or services, the market, finances and more. This includes size, market, competition, competitive advantages and anything else that sets the small business apart from the pack. This is where a small business plan comes in.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 8, 2021

Projects don’t just happen. How do you communicate that information with stakeholders and the team so they understand the project? You use a project brief, an important document that outlines what the project is about, to do just that. What Is a Project Brief? What Is the Purpose of a Project Brief?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

There’s a lot of money involved in these capital projects and that means getting the funding and allocating the finances wisely. Let’s take a look at capital projects, explore the idea of a capital asset and delve into the process of capital planning. What Is a Capital Project? Capital projects involve capital assets.

Budget 339

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 11, 2024

Managing resources effectively is one way to deliver your projects on time and within budget. Project managers use a technique called resource smoothing. There are many benefits to resource smoothing, which we’ll explain, and then provide the steps so you can use in your project. What is resource smoothing?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Projects are made up of tasks. Staying on top of your tasks as a team is so important if you want to hit your project deadlines. Task management vs project management Task management is not the same as project management. For example, my project is to clean my office. In other words: The project has many parts.

Software Review 284

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 23, 2019

The same can be said for the field of project management, where every constraint usually impacts another constraint, and every missed deadline puts the project off the delivery date by just a little bit longer. The waterfall methodology is a process where project activities are broken down into linear phases. Let’s take a look.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Managing a project is basically making decisions. This means that a project manager must be able to make decisions about the priority of each and often use the Eisenhower matrix to help them make those important decisions. The Eisenhower matrix is an important tool for project management. What Is the Eisenhower Matrix?

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