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7 Tips on Reducing Project Costs

Epicflow Blog

Reduction of project costs and at least avoiding significant cost overrun is one of the high priority tasks for a project manager. However, it usually becomes challenging due to a great number of factors: underestimation of project costs, uncontrolled changes, poor resource allocation, etc.

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8 Tips on Reducing Project Costs

Epicflow Blog

Reduction of project costs and at least avoiding significant cost overrun is one of the high priority tasks for a project manager. However, it usually becomes challenging due to a great number of factors: underestimation of project costs, uncontrolled changes, poor resource allocation, etc.

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Resource Forecasting Guide for Project Managers

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Let’s consider an example of resource forecasting in project management. 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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How to Actually Develop a Project Management Plan

Project Risk Coach

Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance. 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. Engage your team members in developing the plans.

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Crisis Management: How to Lead During a Crisis

ProjectManager.com

Sometimes leading a team, project or organization goes well. Jennifer noted that whether you’re leading a team , project or organization, things are either going well or poorly. Jennifer noted that whether you’re leading a team , project or organization, things are either going well or poorly.

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Scope of Resource Planning in Project Management for Agile Teams

nTask

Moreover, since the concept of resource planning is generating so much noise, the project management has responded in kind and that’s why the qualifications regarding the people that are considered experts in the field have evolved and become more complex. And it is closely linked to the development of schedules and cost plans.

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Excel Test for Interviewing Candidates: Questions & Skills Assessment

Teamweek

Assessing and hiring for skills can minimize the likelihood of bad hires and costly mistakes. New hires are confident they can tackle workday tasks from day one, and test results give them a benchmark to develop their Excel skills — boosting employee productivity and career prospects. Which advanced Excel skills should you test for?