ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 4, 2024

There are many ways to approach budgeting. Two of the more common approaches are bottom-up budgeting and top-down budgeting. Knowing which is right for you starts with understanding both of these budgeting approaches. Then we’ll show you how to make a budget using both so you can make an informed decision.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

What is a project budget? A project budget is a financial document that lays out what you think you’ll spend on a project. ” The project budget might be phased over multiple quarters or years. What does creating a project budget involve? What is included in a project budget?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2024

I’ve taken lots of training courses over the years, but most of the project management classes haven’t focused on change management at all, so I’ve been basically making it up and learning on the job (and I’ve written before about how change management fits into projects ). Who is the BEE Methodology Practitioner course for?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

There are financial constraints, of course, but there is also demand to think about. That’s why a production budget is essential. But what is a production budget and what should be included in one? We’ll answer those questions and then show you how to make a production budget so you’re always producing what your customers want.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It’s not something that a business would want to sell over the course of its normal operations. Capital planning is the process of budgeting for resources that will be used in the future to fulfill long-term plans. What Is Capital Budgeting? Capital budgeting increases the likelihood of a better outcome for the company.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

I talked to him in the Project Management Club on Clubhouse about project financial management and handling budgets. 5 Tips for Managing a Project Budget. We know that keeping on top of your budget is key when it comes to managing projects. So we asked Sol his top tips for budgeting: 1. Use a budget template.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 9, 2024

Those disruptions can play havoc on a project’s budget. Therefore, project managers are always tracking budget variance to deliver projects without breaking the bank. We’ll define project variance below as well as what a budget variance analysis is. What Is Budget Variance?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Having to make an event budget adds another layer of stress. But it doesn’t have to be a nightmare if you follow a few simple steps to creating an event budget. If you’re struggling with the event budget it can negatively impact the whole event. What Is an Event Budget? How to Create an Event Budget. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 21, 2022

Whether you’re a numbers person or not, as a project manager, ownership of a budget is usually a key part of your job responsibilities. Creating and managing a project budget can be a daunting task, but it can be easy if you use the right project budgeting software. What Is a Project Budget? Learn More!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 29, 2024

Do you need to write a budget proposal report? We start with the 5 easy steps to plan and write your budget proposal. A proposal budget is similar to a project budget, but with a very different goal. A proposal budget is similar to a project budget, but with a very different goal. I’ll show you how.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 11, 2023

Every business, even a not-for-profit business, needs a budget. A business budget can be looked at as the fuel that drives the business. To understand what that means, we first have to define what a business budget is, which we’ll do in a moment. What Is a Business Budget? There’s no setup required.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 25, 2023

Whether you’re running a company or a project, you’re going to have to deal with a budget. A budget is the spending plan that you forecast using estimates of income and expenses. To ensure you’re keeping to that ever-important operating budget, you’ll be making a regular budget report as well as referencing financial statements.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

This is when the triple constraint usually comes into play; scope, time and budget. Of course, this also adds to the cost of the overall project. But, this course of action should not be taken without first analyzing its feasibility and risk. If one falls behind, the others have to make up the slack. Make Your Choice.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Different projects, of course, demand different means of communications. Good communications, of course. Of course, different stakeholders need different reports, but the following are the most substantial ones. Budget Report. Project Communication Can Vary. What are you going to achieve with your communication plan?

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Being able to manage and track expenses is what keeps the project within a budget. That’s the only way to control your expenses and in so doing stay on budget. The last thing you want is to have your pay or bonus cut because you didn’t keep to the project budget, as Jennifer learned from experience. Identify Budget Items.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

(By the way, the answer to that question is: “Yes, let me analyze what the impact will be and bring you a recommendation for what that means for our current budget and timeline.”). The ‘formally authorized’ part is important because you can, of course, make changes to what’s in the scope statement at any point.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2023

There is another way to build your skills and manage your budget: Coursera Plus. The Plus membership opens the doors to all of those online courses – there are thousands of courses. Over 90% of the courses on the platform are available with the Plus subscription. Study anything Want a course on work breakdown structures?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Project cost management software is a tool designed to help project managers and teams plan, estimate, budget and control costs throughout the project life cycle. Of course, we will address price concerns and even collect impartial third-party reviews to round out our list. What Is Project Cost Management Software?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 8, 2024

You might have studied project budgeting as part of a training course. Maybe you’ve been handed a project and been asked to set up the budget tracker for it, or you know that task is coming your way soon. Want to learn more about project budgeting? Join my new workshop. Buy now Prefer to pay in UK Sterling?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

The scope statement is likely going to change over the course of the project to control the scope, such as if a project falls behind schedule. The project is divided into tasks, which are scheduled with start dates and deadlines, as well as budgets for each task. Related: Free Project Budget Template for Excel.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2023

I’ve also included some low cost/high value resources that I find myself recommending frequently to people who are on tight budgets. Over the years I have reviewed, used and tested dozens of training courses and study materials, so you don’t have to take any chances. However, some of them are fiendishly expensive. Free training!

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Project managers plan, budget, monitor and report on the project with project management tools , sometimes pitching the idea of the project or being assigned to it once it’s already been approved. A project can begin and certainly is designed to fail if there first wasn’t a plan devised to see it through, on time and within budget.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 21, 2024

Project management is the process of planning and organizing resources to complete a task or activity that results in a deliverable within a specific time frame and budget. Project management professional services help ensure that deliverables are produced efficiently, with quality and within the budget , scope and timeline agreed upon.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2024

I don’t have the time (or the requirement) to take a certification course, but I’m always prepared to develop the project management competencies I need to succeed. A project manager’s primary responsibility is to complete the project’s objectives with the resources provided within the agreed budget and schedule.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

If you’re running over budget, you need approval to increase your budget. Update your budget documentation, schedule and other project artifacts. It’s the opportunity for the team to work together to course correct. Work with the project team to identify the best course of action.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

A risk is anything that could potentially impact your project’s timeline, performance or budget. Of course, a lot of that data is complex, but most industries have best practices, which can help you with your analysis. Then there are those risks that have little to no impact on the overall project’s schedule and budget.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Tracking project performance gives project managers the data they need to keep the actual effort of the project aligned with the planned effort and deliver the project on time and within its budget. Being able to view project performance as you execute a project is vital for delivering that project on time and on budget.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

Some common ones include a progress report, discussing the purpose of the project or generating ideas, talking about issues that have arisen over the course of the project and approving or rejecting ideas. You’ll also want to review the budget, assess risk and schedule upcoming meetings to make sure everything discussed has been resolved.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 27, 2021

Budgets are a foundational pillar of any successful construction project. Your construction budget allows you to achieve your objectives. Create accurate estimates and keep your project under budget with ProjectManager.com’s Gantt charts. It requires a construction estimate to ensure the most accurate findings.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Unfortunately I’m not able to say, “I’m struggling with Excel right now, I really don’t have these budgeting skills, so we won’t bother to have a budget tracker on this project.” Budget management is definitely a skill to develop because it is useful in future roles too – say, if you move into a role with a P&L responsibility.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Cost control as a process begins with budgeting. Actual financial results are compared with the budgeted expectations and if the actual costs are more than what was budgeted, actions to reduce those costs must be implemented. The more accurate you are, the better, of course. Finally, don’t neglect expert opinion.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

We review the best accounting project management software and highlight the key features, pros and cons, and, of course, the various plans and costs for a subscription. Project Planning: Planning ensures that financial elements are managed efficiently by establishing a budget based on the project scope, timeline and resource requirements.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

It can also help to make your budgeted resources more cost-effective. The cost performance shows if the project is effectively staying on budget or not. The project budget is only our best estimate of what it will cost. But that budget, once approved, rules your project’s costs. Project costs can vary.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

I'm often asked when I'm teaching so-and-so course again, and the truth is that I now have so many classes that at one a month, you could be waiting a while before I get inspired to deliver that training again. Generally, in my courses, we get a good mix of people at various stages in their careers and from different industries.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 19, 2021

Where construction project management differs from other projects is in the particulars of design, pre-construction, procurement and, of course, the construction. Like other project managers, construction project managers must determine feasibility, plan, schedule, manage resources and make budgets?—in ProjectManager.com.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Membership Cost Best for Registered user Free People who want access to free PMI resources like the PMI Kick off course. More info Student $32 per year Students registered on a college or university degree course. Of course, you do have to be a university or college student – and be able to prove it – to take this option.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 8, 2021

Another resource is other project managers that have run similar projects and, of course, the team, who is assembled for their skills and experience. You can get it all done on time and within budget and still fail because you didn’t deliver on the quality expectations of your target audience. Lack of Precision.

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