ProjectManager.com

JULY 20, 2023

Project management consultants don’t only add value to a project, but they can help introduce project management processes to any team. It’s a great career transition for current project managers to consider. What Is a Project Management Consultant? What Is a Project Management Consultant?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 22, 2024

I mentor project managers, and the types of problems that people come up with on calls are not technical issues for the most part. Or “resources” as we unkindly call people in project management. Why is effective resource management difficult? I’m sure you can think of some poor resource management examples.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

IT financial management (ITFM) covers the costs of keeping our network, servers and devices running. IT financial management is a bit more complicated than that and we’ll explain by more thoroughly defining the term. Then we’ll list the professionals who are tasked with IT financial management and their key objectives.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Microsoft Project Gantt chart is typically seen as the centerpiece of that project management software. Let’s look at Microsoft Project’s Gantt chart and see what is worthwhile and what is lacking in the essential project management tool. Our Gantt charts update automatically and can be shared easily with your project team.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Gantt chart has become a staple of project management. Henry Gantt was an American who worked as a mechanical engineer and management consultant. He’s best remembered for the tool that bears his name and his works in the development of what’s called scientific management. It’s the name of Henry Gantt (1861-1919).

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 26, 2024

Asana is a popular work management software that helps teams collaborate on tasks and projects. Microsoft Project is a popular project management software that has the tools that project managers need to manage teams and projects. As mentioned above, Asana is mostly used as a work management tool.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Gantt charts are powerful planning tools in project management, but they’re also notoriously difficult to make. It will look very much like a Gantt chart, but won’t be interactive and, therefore, less powerful than Gantt chart software. There are many advantages to using even a simple Gantt chart to schedule your tasks.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Construction project management relies on good planning, experienced contractors and powerful construction project management software. While Procore is a known name in construction project management, many construction managers are looking for a Procore alternative. Procore falls short in many ways.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 11, 2024

The better the warehouse management, the greater the company’s success. After defining warehouse management and its importance, we’ll focus on its key areas and what the operation life cycle looks like. What Is Warehouse Management? Warehouse management is the process by which the day-to-day operations of a warehouse are run.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

When working in information technology (IT), an incident can shut down a network or server and stop work, which is why IT incident management is so important. Before we go into the process of IT incident management, let’s first understand what the term IT incident means and how IT incident management is defined.

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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. What Is Gantt Chart Software?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 12, 2024

Finally, we’ll see how project management software allows you to better manage your workforce. Strategic workforce planning is used by an organization or its project management office (PMO) to achieve its long-term plans. Both of these are ways to measure resource management and are interrelated.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 2, 2021

Task management is essential to project management, teamwork and simply getting work done. Productivity is lost if a team loses control of their tasks and deadlines. Teams use task management software to execute tasks on time, within budget and with the right resources.

Software Review 367

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 6, 2024

Project management has wrought much change. From plotting Gantt charts by hand to the modern day explosion of project management software solutions, everything is different – including the nature of work itself. If this assistant’s role sounds a lot like a project manager to you, you’re onto something.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 28, 2021

If you’re looking for project management software, you’ll find countless options. This can make narrowing the search feel like an insurmountable task. Ultimately, choosing the right project management software comes down to identifying your needs and finding a good fit. Which one is the best for you?

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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. Step 2: Identify the Alternative Solutions. How do you know whether the project you’re undertaking is the best possible solution to the problem defined above? Executive Summary.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Over the years, people have developed different project management styles or methodologies. Common Project Management Styles We’ve whittled down the many different project management styles and settled on what are the most common. Our multiple project views include powerful Gantt charts, kanban boards, task lists and more.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 2, 2023

Information technology (IT) is what keeps the modern world running, which is why IT management is so crucial to business. For too many, IT is a mystery and IT management isn’t even in their vocabulary. We’ll explain these two terms, explore the various aspects of IT management and why it’s so important to businesses.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you’re a construction project management company looking to hire a site engineer you’ll need to have a thorough job description to caption the right candidate. While a site engineer and a construction manager or site manager have overlapping duties, the difference is that a site engineer has more specific technical expertise.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

It’s easy to get lost in the weeds when you’re managing a project. There are day-to-day operations that the project manager obsesses over, but they also need to see the big picture. Plus, we’ll give you tips on how to write a better one before showing how project management software can make the process even more efficient.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

Everyone wants their projects to be “quality” but I often get asked about how to manage project quality in real life. You probably already know that you need a quality management plan , and that management, assurance and control are the pillars of doing it right. What does it mean to “do” project quality?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 24, 2023

IT service management (ITSM) is the process of how those services meet the needs of the end users who employ them. Over the course of this blog, we’ll discuss how ITSM is implemented, managed and delivered to meet the needs of an organization and how project management software can help facilitate those processes.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

Project execution’s key purpose is to complete the work defined in the project management plan and to meet key project objectives. During this phase a project leader will focus on these key processes: Managing people. When you’re executing a project, you need to manage a lot of things: resources, costs, schedule and more.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 22, 2021

As projects grow in complexity and workforces expand globally, the need for online project management tools is no luxury. While MS Project has become an industry-standard in project management, it comes with problems. Microsoft Project can do much of what you need when managing a project but it’s not a perfect tool.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 1, 2023

There are many ways to manage a project. While project management software is the gold standard, there are many free project management templates for Google that you can download to plan, manage and track your projects. It’s easy to start using these free project management templates for Google.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 12, 2024

These are all suitable for professional teams and will help you get more organized, stay focused and do more of the tasks that make a difference. Best Productivity Tools: Summary Recommended for teams Process Street Checklist, standard operating procedure (SOP) and process software, with a fab drag and drop interface to boost efficiency.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Smart manufacturing relies on identifying issues in manufacturing systems and finding solutions to add efficiencies to the processes. Project management software can be a tool for achieving these goals. But a smart factory connects all the siloed systems together, such as the people, assets and data management.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2023

If you’re not using a Gantt chart to schedule your tasks and see your entire project on a visual timeline, then you’re at a disadvantage. A Gantt chart is an essential tool in project management, especially for projects that use traditional methodologies, such as waterfall. Why Should You Make a Gantt Chart In Excel?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Managing a project is basically making decisions. There are many tasks, but not all tasks are created equal. 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. What Is the Eisenhower Matrix?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 9, 2023

Timesheet management is an essential part of human resources and business management. Time management is also critical to project management. Using an employee timesheet is only part of timesheet management. They allow a business to accurately amount the time its workers are spending on their tasks.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 8, 2023

Project portfolio management software differs from project management software in that the former has to oversee many projects while the latter only involves one project. That’s going to require specific project portfolio management tools that can manage all those projects at once.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2024

As a manager, tackling team and project challenges effectively can often seem like navigating a complex labyrinth. Here's how Scrum addresses ten common challenges that managers face, providing clear solutions through its empirical approach. Unclear Priorities Challenge : Teams often struggle with prioritizing tasks effectively.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 25, 2022

What Is Agile Project Management? Agile project management is an iterative approach to delivering a project through short planning cycles called sprints. Agile project management allows teams to gather customer feedback as the project progresses. That flexibility must be evident in agile software, too. Agile Core Values.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 4, 2021

Managing teams, no matter their size, is an incredibly complex task. This kind of precision demands the best team management software. 2021 Best Team Management Software Rankings. 2021 Best Team Management Software Rankings. Task Lists. One of these is our task management feature.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Plus, we’ll explore how software can help. Project management software helps manufacturers track production costs. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software that tracks manufacturing costs in real time. Unlike lightweight software solutions, our real-time dashboard requires no lengthy setup.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 31, 2023

If you’re working in project management, then you know about Monday.com. 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. Monday.com bills itself as a work management tool. You’re probably getting a ton of online ads.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 31, 2021

Smartsheet is a popular project management tool that describes itself as a “work execution platform.” These spreadsheets or “sheets” are the foundation of the tool’s project management capabilities. But Smartsheet isn’t the only spreadsheet software on the block. How Smartsheet Works. Criticisms of Smartsheet.

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