Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2023

Technical failure: this creates a program integration risk as what you are building might not sit in the organization’s architecture any longer. Bring in technical specialists as required. Data about how far off the original estimates were is needed to make accurate forecasts. It takes time to determine the work remaining.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

There are two types of contingency typically used on projects: Budget contingency: Additional funding to deal with problems, realized risks relating to a specific event Schedule contingency: A buffer of extra time in case of schedule delays (not that you would ever pad your estimates?). Why is contingency important? Why risk matters.

Technical Review 306

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2022

Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. These can be broken down in smaller, more manageable sub-tasks and estimated by the team. These can relate to technical debt, bugs, new requirements, etc. Secret #6: Manage reports and documentation.

Technical Review 412

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Construction phases have different names and require different documentation to begin with. Within this phase are three distinct steps: programming and feasibility, schematic design and contract documents. Once these decisions are made, a project initiation document is created. The last step is the construction documentation.

Construction 334

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Planio

JUNE 8, 2022

As products become more complex, technical project managers have quickly become the holy grail for growing businesses. Technical project managers (TPM) bridge the gap between understanding what’s technically possible in a project and managing the resources, timelines, and expectations to get it done. First, learn the basics.

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nTask

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Activity tracking to make sure that every single task and process is tracked and managed, and nothing is missed during the final review of the project development process. Compare estimated time and actual time so that you can get an idea about employee productivity. Document key information in the wiki. Document Management.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

You’ll never be able to anticipate every risk event that could occur in a project, but by doing the due diligence, you’re able to have a risk management plan in place to respond quickly before project risks become real problems and sidetrack the whole project. Document the Project Risks. Estimate Risk Impact.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 29, 2021

This could be due to staffing levels or other projects being staffed instead due to higher business priority. External risks can occur due to a variety of factors, often caused by influences more outside of our immediate control. This can cause some tasks to take more time than normal due to starting and stopping multiple times.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It can be helpful to compare estimates back to actuals to review how accurate the estimates were and inform future task planning. Using communications technology and tactics will also help you to achieve your goals. Stay in touch with your team. Communication is essential to keeping your team working efficiently.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Accurate construction cost estimates are crucial for successful project planning and execution. Understanding the Basics of Construction Budgeting Accurate cost estimation is the cornerstone of construction budgeting. Moreover, accurate cost estimates play a crucial role in financial planning and control.

Construction 36

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 10, 2023

These technical drawings are made by architects according to a set of standards, such as the view, which can be a floor plan, section or another perspective of the building, sheet sizes, units of measurement and scales, annotation and cross-referencing. It helps them with estimating costs and creating a budget for the project.

Construction 268

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Planio

MAY 8, 2023

In fact, the digital transformation market was estimated at a whopping $731.1 On average, IT projects come with more complexity and risk, and can quickly fall to pieces without proper due diligence, management, and leadership. billion in 2022 — with no signs of slowing down. And that’s no simple job.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 15, 2023

For example, they’ll analyze the survey reports and maps to prepare the project documentation around the construction plan. Construction Estimator Before any work can be done, the construction estimator is needed. The construction estimator estimates the materials to determine how much the construction project will cost.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 23, 2024

However, because they’re concerned with streamlining department workflows, implementing new technology or processes or even updating the company’s offerings, customers will eventually see the benefits of these improvements. Therefore, these are internal projects that aren’t designed to directly impact an audience or customer base.

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MPUG

JANUARY 8, 2024

The solution, of course, is estimating. There is a whole science to estimation, and it would be possible to go very deeply into this. But before we start, let’s tackle the Estimation Elephant in the Room…. The estimation techniques they use are a deliberate trade-off between speed and accuracy.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 1, 2021

Please note that I will continue using ‘role’ on occasions throughout this document, although the Scrum Guide 2020 now speaks of ‘accountabilities.’). Your Scrum Team, at least that is your impression, regularly estimates work items at the upper end of the possible range. How would you organize the Sprint Review?

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Planio

APRIL 22, 2024

According to some estimates , PMs spend 90% of their time communicating with team members, sponsors, and stakeholders. How is an executive summary different from other project documents? Ensure your broader project document lays a strong foundation 3. Re-review and pull out the key elements 4.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 2, 2022

Then there’s the schematic design, which is a rough drawing of the project’s basic features and cost estimates. This schematic design phase includes a rough estimate of costs for each of the options, as budgetary concerns are usually paramount. Phase 3: Construction Documents. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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Henny Portman

JANUARY 31, 2024

At the end of each chapter, you get a technical guide with the practical implementation of AI (ChatGPT, Bard, Claude.ai). AI can help to identify or update stakeholder lists by reviewing email threads or by explaining the project and compare that with similar projects. AI can help to create a questionnaire to decide which approach.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

Project scope management is the process of identifying all project documents, objectives, goals, deliverables, deadlines and budgets, which is done in the planning stage of a project. It does this through resource planning, cost estimating , cost budgeting and cost control. Risk Management Risk in a project can be positive or negative.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2019

Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. These can be broken down in smaller, more manageable sub-tasks and estimated by the team. These can relate to technical debt, bugs, new requirements, etc. Secret #6: Managing Reports and Documentation.

Technical Review 399

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 3, 2022

A project management plan is a document that sets out how you are going to do what you’re going to do. Project documentation is designed to be tailored, so feel free to tailor as much as you like so your plan ends up representing the work you’ll do on your project. Reference the business case and any prior documentation.

Planning 333

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 13, 2021

Contract lifecycle management is a strategic approach to contract management that gets greater efficiencies out of the activity by combining people, processes and technology. They are legally binding documents between an employee and contractors or vendors who will be carrying out work. Why is Contract Management Important?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 11, 2023

The bidding process in construction allows the construction manager to review contractors to hire for the project. Construction contracts are legally binding documents that are signed by the winning bidder and the owner and outlines the scope of work, risks, duties and legal rights for both parties. Construction Estimate.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Information technology (IT) runs most businesses. This will include an accurate estimate of decentralized IT spending and shadow IT spending, the former being the distribution of functions, control and information, while the latter is IT-related hardware and software use without the knowledge of the IT department.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

But in practice, to me that looks like a lot of project documentation, and not a lot of actual doing, so let’s talk about 12 simple ways that you can manage project quality , without it being loads of work or a drama to get right. Document criteria in your quality plan, which is part of your project management plan.

Software Review 341

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 22, 2024

Also, initial outlays of batch production equipment and technology can be costly as they need to be specifically designed to perform a range of functions. Mass production is continuous and consistent quality is a challenge due to the high-speed, high-volume nature of this production management approach.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Use your technology Technology can be a great tool for increasing productivity in the office, as long as you know how to use it! Work collaboratively Book meetings that are working sessions, not review sessions. I learned about this strategy in From To Do to Done by Maura Nevel Thomas.

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 8, 2024

It is an essential aspect of project management that involves defining, sequencing, estimating, and allocating resources for activities to ensure timely project completion. Based on the PMBOK Guide 7th Edition, it encompasses defining, sequencing, estimating, and allocating resources for activities to complete the project on time.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 25, 2022

Working software over comprehensive documentation. that while documentation is important, delivering working software means giving developers what they need; third, the customer must be involved throughout the project in order to meet their needs, and fourth, value is the driver and if that means changing plans, so be it.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Scrum Master can encourage stakeholder participation in Scrum events, such as the sprint review and retrospective. What level of address technical debt do we need to address? Follow-up question : What about technical debt and available skills? Do we have all the tools necessary, and are we familiar with those?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

The knowledge areas are the core technical subject matter, which are necessary for effective project management. This is the document that sets up the project and assigns the project manager. With the tasks now sequenced, the resources required for each must be estimated and assigned. Project Integration Management.

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Teamweek

JUNE 3, 2024

When there is little room for error due to poor planning, the overall quality of a project can be compromised and may need to be redone, further increasing overall costs. Be more specific in your estimates Detailed, accurate estimates help identify the resources, time, and budget needed for each project to minimize unexpected costs.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Agile Manifesto The fundamental document that outlines the values and principles of Agile project management. Bottom-up Estimating A project estimation technique that leverages tactical-level team members/subject matter experts (SMEs) to break down tasks into smaller components to create a more accurate estimate.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 29, 2020

For example, if there is a change in the business environment, marketing conditions or technical demands, the product backlog will reflect those changes. When changes are added they can include more detail, estimates or a change in priority. Every item on the sprint backlog needs to get developed, tested and documented.

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Teamweek

JULY 29, 2022

Inaccurate time estimation is the cause of 25% of failed projects. Learning how to estimate time for a project is tricky, but critical to its success. In this guide we’ll go over: What is time estimating in project management? Why is estimating time for tasks important? What is time estimating in project management?

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MPUG

APRIL 10, 2023

Draft a Business Case A business case is a document that outlines the potential benefits of a project and how it aligns with an organization’s mission. Focus on business aspects rather than getting into the nitty-gritty technical details.

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