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Failure is an unavoidable part of any project process: it’s the degree of failure that makes the difference. But a systemic collapse will derail the whole project. Project managers can learn as much, if not more, from failed projects as they can from successful ones. MORE
is controlled by the people who run it “ This is certainly an appropriate meaning of the phrase when applied to corporate governance, but is not the most empowering vision for how projects need to be governed. Tagged: governance , project decision making , Project performance. MORE
The projects your company works on will need to need to be properly structured and managed properly in order to avoid disastrous situations. In a recent study, nearly 37 percent of the business owners polled claimed that the lack of clearly defined goals led to project failure. MORE
Although it isn’t possible to provide one single definition of what a good project manager looks like, certain traits, skills and attributes seem to be advantageous for a person who is to lead a project. She knows that she cannot manage a project from behind her desk. MORE
Our latest blog series will cover the topic of benchmarking in project management. This method is used in project management to improve the organization’s project management methods and processes, or to compare internal projects to each other to identify what the most successful projects have in common (keyword “ lessons learned ”). The first step is to identify the differences between the organizations and projects. Project schedule performance. MORE
It’s also something mentioned in the standards for professional project management bodies. Apparently, business acumen is something that project managers should have. I believe that my success at working with senior stakeholders and on difficult projects is to do with business acumen. MORE
Some organizations lack clarity about who approves the project change requests. On one project, the sponsor tells the project manager to make the decisions. On other projects, the sponsor makes the decisions. So, who should approve project change requests? MORE
Projects involved a lot of planning , implementation , and not to mention tracking or detecting issues and problems within the team or the project, and surpassing the following process. It also means successfully identified the stakeholders and risks and the project are already in the plan, ready for implementation. Building up a governance process may be a little intimidating, especially if you don’t organize your project outline properly. MORE
In an increasingly competitive business environment, more organizations are turning to project portfolio management (PPM) to meet strategic goals and objectives. Project Portfolio Management and Business Strategy. There is a circular link between strategy and project portfolios. MORE
Perhaps your subject matter expert has resigned or project costs have increased, whatever happens you need to be able to. "Nothing travels faster than light, with the possible exception of bad news, which follows its own rules" - Douglas Adams. MORE
Today, the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan ordered an enquiry into the escalating costs of the former Olympic stadium site. However the escalating costs have raised more than a few eye brows. additional costs for the seating problem. How good is project sponsorship in your company? MORE
Deltek is the latest member of the Arras People Software Directory , in this article they give a brief overview of how projects can be controlled and how software can help with this. But what are the right project controls and is there a single method to the implementation madness? MORE
Sales professionals and project managers are professionally worlds apart. However, who could’ve thought that people in sales have the potential to actually turn into a really successful project manager? Carmichael Jordan, Project Manager. Project Management MORE
In an increasingly competitive business environment, more organizations are turning to project portfolio management (PPM) to meet strategic goals and objectives. Project Portfolio Management and Business Strategy. There is a circular link between strategy and project portfolios. MORE
Though it’s often true, that saying doesn’t apply to your project. When you plan your project, you’re operating on a set of assumptions. But maybe the idea of dealing with assumptions in project management is a bit confusing. What are Project Assumptions? MORE
The job title of “project manager” is pretty common these days. But project manager roles and responsibilities can be pretty vague if you’re not already familiar with them. When I took my first job as a project manager, my mother asked what I do. MORE
Yes, projects have uncertainty. Projects are no exception. Using the chart from the post, showing the number of projects that went over their estimated effort, let's look closer at a process to sort out the conjectures made in the post about estimating. MORE
Untracked work hours are costing businesses billions of dollars per day. The after-tax cost of borrowing money is at or near inflation for many companies, making the cost of borrowing close to zero. Untracked work hours are costing the US economy 7.4 MORE
Does remote project management work? Will remote project management work for your organization if you have a top-notch virtual project teams? There are advantages to establishing virtual project teams for remote project management. Some may include the following: Lower project costs due to technology advancements that bridge distance. Improved work/life balance for project team members. The answer, in general, is yes, it can. MORE
One of the biggest challenges of every project manager is project constraints. They limit a project, and they can quickly endanger your project’s success. Classic Project Management Constraints. Cost: How much money is available to achieve this outcome? MORE
Lately on the blog I’ve been exploring the ten skills that employers want from project managers. Effective leadership is one of the key skill that employers expect from project managers. While managing the project (costs, risks, issues, scope etc.) MORE
The Project Plan Checklist Have you left anything out of your project plan? Check out this project plan checklist to help you identify the baselines and plans that will be most helpful to each of your projects. I like to keep my project plans as simple as possible. MORE
Before undertaking any development project, the most important decision to make is how to approach the project as a team. These terms are sometimes applied in project management, but they find their roots in software development. It’s a simple truth of development projects. MORE
If this is true, why is it that some project managers put so little time in developing a project management plan? One of the reasons is that project managers may not know what to include. Every project is different. Project Baselines. MORE
Managing Cost, Schedule, & Technical Performance Risk Is The Basis Of Good Project Management. Risk management is essential to the success of any significant project. Risk management is an important skill that can be applied to all projects. MORE
Project planning is one of the foundational pillars that supports the practice of project management. In Review – Project Planning for Beginners. Project planning is very important in any project, Jennifer said. Project Planning Basics. MORE
Project management is riddled with complications. It is imperative to keep track of performance metrics throughout the entirety of a project's lifecycle. Keeping track of key performance indicators allows a more accurate understanding of project status, success, and profitability. MORE
It’s also something mentioned in the standards for professional project management bodies. Apparently, business acumen is something that project managers should have. I believe that my success at working with senior stakeholders and on difficult projects is to do with business acumen. MORE
Not briefing their project managers effectively enough. Project managers regularly tell me this is so and the stories they tell supports this. Take this comment from a recent project management course about a case study briefing. These are words I have heard quite a number of times and he was referring to a case study which we use throughout the project management programme. For a 9 months project costing just over £100,000). MORE
When was the last time you got lost in your project work because you didn’t plan ahead? Here’s where project planning comes in. The project management practice depicts a step-by-step process that helps you establish everything you need to do on a project. Estimate costs. MORE
An exception to that rule would be Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. certified project managers can earn $112,000 per year. There are more than 750,000 certified project managers around the globe. MORE
Project Cost Management often puts people off. But there’s little your project sponsor, your client, or their Finance Director care about more than your budget and how closely you can stick to it. Project cost over-runs are common. Project Cost Management. MORE
Project Outline Template A Project Outline document is used to pitch an idea for a project, usually to its sponsors and main stakeholders. Project Cost: Explain what the project will need in order to successfully deliver on time, on budget and in high quality. MORE
Most projects dip into outside resources to achieve their objectives. The practice of vendor management enlists vendors—or businesses and individuals who provide essential goods and services—to help execute their project. Remember, vendors are but one arm of your project. MORE
I sometimes hear of project management and project managers being challenged in much the same way … ‘what has project management done for us (the organisation)?’ One is to consider what would business life be like without project management in place. MORE
This book states estimating is "giving a general idea about the value, size, or cost of something". Let's look at a more reliable source for definitions in the project management domain. Project Management Institute's PMBOK 5th Edition all the way back to the 3rd Edition. MORE
Keep Your Projects Financially Fit. How do projects fall below budget?” Let’s look for ways to monitor and control our cost more intentionally. 4 Ways to Control Cost and Keep Your Projects Financially Fit. Make Your Cost Visible. MORE
A post implementation review or a post project review is conducted after the completion of a project. A post project review usually involves a third independent party which can determine in an unbiased manner about how the project was run. MORE
As everyone is aware, the landscape of available project management and PM-related tools has changed greatly over the years. It is truly mind-boggling how many options are out there now for project managers across all industries. All projects are different. MORE
There are two reasons why Project Estimation is a big deal for project managers. And second, poor estimates are often a primary reason for a project cost or schedule over-run. What is Project Estimation? Why is Project Estimation so hard? MORE
Learn about the difference between direct costs and indirect costs in project management with detailed examples and explanation. PMP Study Notes Project Cost Estimates MORE
Lately on the blog I’ve been exploring the ten skills that employers want from project managers. Effective leadership is one of the key skill that employers expect from project managers. While managing the project (costs, risks, issues, scope etc.) MORE
What is Project Estimation? Estimating is a vital part of the project planning phase and involves estimating the project costs , resources or duration. Estimating a project can be a challenging task no matter what the size or budget of the project is. MORE
People are gradually becoming more interested in project management as an independent topic and as a possible career. Project management blogs and resources can be a primary source of knowledge, especially if project management (PM) experts contribute to them. Project Bliss. MORE
Project Cost Related Topics 
Online PM Courses
SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
Project Cost Management often puts people off. But there’s little your project sponsor, your client, or their Finance Director care about more than your budget and how closely you can stick to it. Project cost over-runs are common. Project Cost Management.
Project Risk Coach
JANUARY 30, 2017
Keep Your Projects Financially Fit. How do projects fall below budget?” Let’s look for ways to monitor and control our cost more intentionally. 4 Ways to Control Cost and Keep Your Projects Financially Fit. Make Your Cost Visible.
Deep Fried Brain
AUGUST 18, 2017
Learn about the difference between direct costs and indirect costs in project management with detailed examples and explanation. PMP Study Notes Project Cost Estimates
Moira Alexander
DECEMBER 10, 2015
Does remote project management work? Will remote project management work for your organization if you have a top-notch virtual project teams? There are advantages to establishing virtual project teams for remote project management. Some may include the following: Lower project costs due to technology advancements that bridge distance. Improved work/life balance for project team members. The answer, in general, is yes, it can.
Ron Rosenhead
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Today, the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan ordered an enquiry into the escalating costs of the former Olympic stadium site. However the escalating costs have raised more than a few eye brows. additional costs for the seating problem. How good is project sponsorship in your company?
Susanne Madsen - Developing Project Leaders
JUNE 18, 2018
Although it isn’t possible to provide one single definition of what a good project manager looks like, certain traits, skills and attributes seem to be advantageous for a person who is to lead a project. She knows that she cannot manage a project from behind her desk.
PMStudent
NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Perhaps your subject matter expert has resigned or project costs have increased, whatever happens you need to be able to. "Nothing travels faster than light, with the possible exception of bad news, which follows its own rules" - Douglas Adams.
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ProjectManager.com
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Most projects dip into outside resources to achieve their objectives. The practice of vendor management enlists vendors—or businesses and individuals who provide essential goods and services—to help execute their project. Remember, vendors are but one arm of your project.
ProjectManager.com
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Failure is an unavoidable part of any project process: it’s the degree of failure that makes the difference. But a systemic collapse will derail the whole project. Project managers can learn as much, if not more, from failed projects as they can from successful ones.
Taskque
JULY 17, 2018
Sales professionals and project managers are professionally worlds apart. However, who could’ve thought that people in sales have the potential to actually turn into a really successful project manager? Carmichael Jordan, Project Manager. Project Management
Fix my Project Chaos
JANUARY 12, 2017
Lately on the blog I’ve been exploring the ten skills that employers want from project managers. Effective leadership is one of the key skill that employers expect from project managers. While managing the project (costs, risks, issues, scope etc.)
Fix my Project Chaos
JANUARY 12, 2017
Lately on the blog I’ve been exploring the ten skills that employers want from project managers. Effective leadership is one of the key skill that employers expect from project managers. While managing the project (costs, risks, issues, scope etc.)
ProjectManager.com
JULY 5, 2018
One of the biggest challenges of every project manager is project constraints. They limit a project, and they can quickly endanger your project’s success. Classic Project Management Constraints. Cost: How much money is available to achieve this outcome?
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Project Risk Coach
OCTOBER 3, 2016
Some organizations lack clarity about who approves the project change requests. On one project, the sponsor tells the project manager to make the decisions. On other projects, the sponsor makes the decisions. So, who should approve project change requests?
Project Risk Coach
MAY 21, 2018
If this is true, why is it that some project managers put so little time in developing a project management plan? One of the reasons is that project managers may not know what to include. Every project is different. Project Baselines.
Project Risk Coach
OCTOBER 17, 2016
The Project Plan Checklist Have you left anything out of your project plan? Check out this project plan checklist to help you identify the baselines and plans that will be most helpful to each of your projects. I like to keep my project plans as simple as possible.
Ron Rosenhead
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
Not briefing their project managers effectively enough. Project managers regularly tell me this is so and the stories they tell supports this. Take this comment from a recent project management course about a case study briefing. These are words I have heard quite a number of times and he was referring to a case study which we use throughout the project management programme. For a 9 months project costing just over £100,000).
Kiron Bondale
FEBRUARY 26, 2017
is controlled by the people who run it “ This is certainly an appropriate meaning of the phrase when applied to corporate governance, but is not the most empowering vision for how projects need to be governed. Tagged: governance , project decision making , Project performance.
The Lazy Project Manager
NOVEMBER 20, 2015
I sometimes hear of project management and project managers being challenged in much the same way … ‘what has project management done for us (the organisation)?’ One is to consider what would business life be like without project management in place.
Arras People
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Deltek is the latest member of the Arras People Software Directory , in this article they give a brief overview of how projects can be controlled and how software can help with this. But what are the right project controls and is there a single method to the implementation madness?
Techno-PM
JULY 3, 2018
Project Outline Template A Project Outline document is used to pitch an idea for a project, usually to its sponsors and main stakeholders. Project Cost: Explain what the project will need in order to successfully deliver on time, on budget and in high quality.
Girl's Guide to PM
OCTOBER 3, 2016
It’s also something mentioned in the standards for professional project management bodies. Apparently, business acumen is something that project managers should have. I believe that my success at working with senior stakeholders and on difficult projects is to do with business acumen.
Project Bliss
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Though it’s often true, that saying doesn’t apply to your project. When you plan your project, you’re operating on a set of assumptions. But maybe the idea of dealing with assumptions in project management is a bit confusing. What are Project Assumptions?
Inloox
AUGUST 1, 2018
The projects your company works on will need to need to be properly structured and managed properly in order to avoid disastrous situations. In a recent study, nearly 37 percent of the business owners polled claimed that the lack of clearly defined goals led to project failure.
Inloox
AUGUST 14, 2017
Our latest blog series will cover the topic of benchmarking in project management. This method is used in project management to improve the organization’s project management methods and processes, or to compare internal projects to each other to identify what the most successful projects have in common (keyword “ lessons learned ”). The first step is to identify the differences between the organizations and projects. Project schedule performance.
Project Bliss
MARCH 27, 2017
The job title of “project manager” is pretty common these days. But project manager roles and responsibilities can be pretty vague if you’re not already familiar with them. When I took my first job as a project manager, my mother asked what I do.
Girl's Guide to PM
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
It’s also something mentioned in the standards for professional project management bodies. Apparently, business acumen is something that project managers should have. I believe that my success at working with senior stakeholders and on difficult projects is to do with business acumen.
MavenLink
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Project management is riddled with complications. It is imperative to keep track of performance metrics throughout the entirety of a project's lifecycle. Keeping track of key performance indicators allows a more accurate understanding of project status, success, and profitability.
Techno-PM
JUNE 5, 2018
A post implementation review or a post project review is conducted after the completion of a project. A post project review usually involves a third independent party which can determine in an unbiased manner about how the project was run.
Arras People
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
In an increasingly competitive business environment, more organizations are turning to project portfolio management (PPM) to meet strategic goals and objectives. Project Portfolio Management and Business Strategy. There is a circular link between strategy and project portfolios.
Arras People
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
In an increasingly competitive business environment, more organizations are turning to project portfolio management (PPM) to meet strategic goals and objectives. Project Portfolio Management and Business Strategy. There is a circular link between strategy and project portfolios.
Brad Egeland
JULY 30, 2018
An exception to that rule would be Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. certified project managers can earn $112,000 per year. There are more than 750,000 certified project managers around the globe.
Techno-PM
JULY 24, 2018
What is Project Estimation? Estimating is a vital part of the project planning phase and involves estimating the project costs , resources or duration. Estimating a project can be a challenging task no matter what the size or budget of the project is.
Herding Cats
DECEMBER 24, 2017
This book states estimating is "giving a general idea about the value, size, or cost of something". Let's look at a more reliable source for definitions in the project management domain. Project Management Institute's PMBOK 5th Edition all the way back to the 3rd Edition.
Brad Egeland
DECEMBER 19, 2016
As everyone is aware, the landscape of available project management and PM-related tools has changed greatly over the years. It is truly mind-boggling how many options are out there now for project managers across all industries. All projects are different.
Paymo App
APRIL 2, 2018
People are gradually becoming more interested in project management as an independent topic and as a possible career. Project management blogs and resources can be a primary source of knowledge, especially if project management (PM) experts contribute to them. Project Bliss.
Scoro
JUNE 25, 2018
Untracked work hours are costing businesses billions of dollars per day. The after-tax cost of borrowing money is at or near inflation for many companies, making the cost of borrowing close to zero. Untracked work hours are costing the US economy 7.4
Paymo App
JULY 16, 2018
When was the last time you got lost in your project work because you didn’t plan ahead? Here’s where project planning comes in. The project management practice depicts a step-by-step process that helps you establish everything you need to do on a project. Estimate costs.
Project-Management.pm
MARCH 14, 2017
Projects involved a lot of planning , implementation , and not to mention tracking or detecting issues and problems within the team or the project, and surpassing the following process. It also means successfully identified the stakeholders and risks and the project are already in the plan, ready for implementation. Building up a governance process may be a little intimidating, especially if you don’t organize your project outline properly.
TrustRadius Project Management
MARCH 14, 2018
Before undertaking any development project, the most important decision to make is how to approach the project as a team. These terms are sometimes applied in project management, but they find their roots in software development. It’s a simple truth of development projects.
Online PM Courses
JUNE 3, 2018
There are two reasons why Project Estimation is a big deal for project managers. And second, poor estimates are often a primary reason for a project cost or schedule over-run. What is Project Estimation? Why is Project Estimation so hard?
Herding Cats
AUGUST 5, 2017
Managing Cost, Schedule, & Technical Performance Risk Is The Basis Of Good Project Management. Risk management is essential to the success of any significant project. Risk management is an important skill that can be applied to all projects.
Herding Cats
OCTOBER 28, 2016
Yes, projects have uncertainty. Projects are no exception. Using the chart from the post, showing the number of projects that went over their estimated effort, let's look closer at a process to sort out the conjectures made in the post about estimating.
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