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Project Management Basics: Definitions, Methods and Tools

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Regardless, we’re going to give you a brief overview of the major details involved in project management for actionable information. If you need more help with project management, check out all of our resources and project management tools for reaching your full potential. What Is Project Management?

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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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Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

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So for the sake of argument, let’s compare them head to head, and may the best project management methodology win! Kanban is from Japan, originating in the factories of the Toyota car company in the 60s as a lean manufacturing tool for workflow and inventory management. Both methodologies use boards as a visual tool to manage work.

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Construction Cost Management: Managing Construction Costs

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For general contractors, this keeps projects from overspending and chewing away at their bottom line. Effective construction cost management ensures that the spending throughout the project life cycle is on track. Every project phase is impacted by construction cost management.

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12 Free Project Planning Templates for Excel and Word

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The project charter template defines the project and shows the plan that will outline the milestones, tasks, dependencies and resource management plan. Project Budget Template All projects cost money. That’s why it’s an important project planning template. Here’s what else our tool can do.

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125 Project Management Buzzwords

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Whether you’re tailoring your resume with project management skills , preparing for an interview, seeking to earn a certification , or simply seeking clarity in meetings, this list of top project management buzzwords should prove to be an invaluable tool. Also known as continuous process improvement.

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Hard Costs vs Soft Costs in Construction: Definitions & Examples

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This also includes appraisal fees, land acquisition, assessments, land survey fees and the costs of inspections and permit fees paid to local governments. Rentals, Equipment and Tools: Some of these items aren’t related to the final project delivery. Control Hard and Soft Costs with ProjectManager.