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Organizational Process Assets: What does that even mean?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

One key tool to success is understanding how to use organizational process assets effectively. But what is an organizational process asset (OPA)? You might have landed here for the same reason: studying for the PMP exam and wondering how to make sense of this nothing-y term. What are Organizational Process Assets?

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Risk Analysis 101: How to Analyze Project Risk

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Before you’re able to analyze the risk in your project, you have to acknowledge that risk is going to happen in your project. By planning for risks, you begin the process of knowing how to identify, monitor and close out risks when they show up in your project. Part of that process is risk analysis.

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The Practice Standard for Project Risk Management

Project Risk Coach

In this article, let's discuss why risk management standards exist and which Project Management Institute (PMI) standard you should study in preparation for the Project Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) exam ( until the updated PMI-RMP® exam comes into play April 2022 ). Which PMI Standard Should You Study?

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Pilot Study – How to Make It Work

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Projects are risky, and project managers seek to reduce that risk. There are many ways in which they can do this, from a risk assessment to researching historical data on like projects and thorough planning. That’s where a pilot study comes in. What Is a Pilot Study? The reasons for a pilot study are obvious.

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Project Management Process Groups: A Quick Guide

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To keep to your schedule and manage costs, you need to gather and process project data throughout the five PMBOK project management groups. What Are the 5 PMBOK Project Management Process Groups? Project management software helps project managers stay on top of each of these process groups. Risk control. Initiating Phase.

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Self-Study APM PMQ Tips

Project Accelerator News

Whilst self-study is a necessary step for anyone studying for the APM PMQ, or indeed most other project management qualifications, it can be difficult to know where to start. We have put together some helpful tips to help you get the most out of your self-study.

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Project Management Processes & Phases

ProjectManager.com

If so, it might be time to start implementing proven project management processes and phases at your organization in order to bring your company’s workflow under control. Feasibility Study: You need to evaluate what the project’s goals are, the timeline to completion and how much the whole endeavor will cost. Monitor and Control.

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