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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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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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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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

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. What Is a Production Budget? They are part of the larger operating budget.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

That’s why a business requirements document is so important. To prove this point, let’s define what a business requirements document (BRD) is and what its components are. What Is a Business Requirements Document? The business requirements document highlights what the end result of the project should be.

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JULY 26, 2023

That’s why a project initiation document (PID) is so important. To understand why, let’s define the term and compare it to other project documentation. We’ll explore its importance and how to create a project initiation document, including all its many components. What Is a Project Initiation Document (PID)?

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MAY 16, 2023

An operating budget is a tool that helps business owners and project managers alike to look at the long-term financial needs of their organization or project. It’s instrumental in forecasting the budget needed to run your business or project. We’ll explain that and go into what should be included in your operating budget.

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APRIL 3, 2024

Therefore, one can start with no budget as there are no inventory or storage fees. This is then used by entrepreneurs starting a business on a budget. The post Order Fulfillment: Process, Models & Documentation appeared first on ProjectManager. Why Is Order Fulfillment Important for Businesses Across Industries?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 12, 2024

Does your project team have a roles and responsibilities document that sets out what everyone does? It's a really simple document that helps clarify how everyone is contributing to the project. What is a Roles and Responsibilities document? Why do you need a roles and responsibilities document? Because it's awesome!

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FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A project charter is a project planning document that sells the project to stakeholders and sponsors. The project management charter serves as a reference document. An important function of a project charter is to document who are your team members and what their roles and responsibilities are. Build the Project Budget.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

A work-in-progress (WIP) report is one of the tools used to track the budget. This then informs how the budget is managed and will be used to generate reports to track the percentage complete of the construction project. It allows them to see what percentage of the project has been completed and how much of the budget has been spent.

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JULY 23, 2024

A lot of similar project documentation is also used, though some have different names. A client brief is a project document that outlines the strategy and deliverables for a creative project such as a marketing or advertising campaign. This document is called a scope of work. Creative projects are like any project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2021

In this article we’ll look at the types of artifacts in project management, typical documents for each type. There’s also a checklist of project artifacts by phase at the end, which you can use as an aide-memoire for creating your own documentation. For example: a project management artifact is the project closure document.

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JULY 17, 2024

This document helps project managers analyze the influence and interest of each stakeholder as they relate to the project throughout its life cycle. The document of a stakeholder register is broken down into sections that detail essential data about each stakeholder. That’s because these templates are static documents.

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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.”). However, those changes should be fully analyzed, documented and incorporated into the project. Step #1: Document the change request in the change log.

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MARCH 8, 2024

This construction document helps subcontractors understand what they need to do if they have any questions. We’ll also note the difference between an RFI in construction and other construction project management documents before going into the construction RFI process, the different types of RFIs and more.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

These project management software tools integrate budgeting, cost tracking and invoicing with project oversight, which allows organizations to improve efficiency, account for and overall project profitability. A budget baseline can be used to manage financial variance throughout the project.

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JUNE 4, 2021

Any construction project, no matter the size or scope, requires a wide range of documents. These documents must be thorough and clear, and using construction excel templates guarantees each document includes all the information it needs. . Templates alone are not dynamic documents and may not fulfill your needs.

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AUGUST 23, 2024

Cost: Looks at if the project is completed within the budget. Actual Costs When making a project budget, all project costs are estimated. Comparing the estimated costs to the actual costs helps keep the project from going over budget when executing the work and, afterward, shows if and when the project went over budget.

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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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MAY 15, 2024

Project completion is more than delivering on time, within budget and meeting quality expectations. Organizing project documentation and final activities can be done more efficiently with the same project management software used to plan, execute and control the project. That’s a mistake. Every phase of a project is important.

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MARCH 31, 2023

Deliverables can be both the result of the project itself, but also the results of the process of the project, such as the project plan , reports or other documents. Budgets are also part of a project. A project budget outlines these expenditures. Projects are made up of deadlines. What Is Project Management?

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MARCH 20, 2024

Construction projects are structured with schedules, budgets and resource allocation. To help you once you break ground on your construction project, we’ll throw in some free construction project management templates on estimating, scheduling and budgeting. What Is a Preconstruction Meeting?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 24, 2020

And you’re staring at a system full of project documents and some emails that have been forwarded on. Worst case, you’ll find out that there are hardly any plans, documents and methods of control over the work. 6: Review the budget. Is the budget approved? 10: Get copies of all existing documentation.

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

But what is a schedule of values and why is it such an essential construction project management document? The schedule of values (SOV) is a construction document that’s part of the payment process when working on a project. We’ll answer these questions, explain when the schedule of values is used and the benefits of using one.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 13, 2021

This month’s free project management template is a Terms of Reference document. This is a really versatile document. It’s almost a cut-down version of the Project Initiation Document or Project Charter , as it relates to a particular set of individuals and tasks. What goes into a Terms of Reference document?

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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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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

When resources are managed effectively, the project has a greater chance of being delivered on time and within budget. When creating a budget for a project and managing costs throughout the execution of a project, resource analysis is a valuable tool. Just as resource analysis improves budgeting, it also supports risk management.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

There are so many different subcontractors and all have to work together to deliver the project on time and within budget. The purpose is to help those projects be delivered on time and within budget. This will be the start of your construction project budget. Construction drawings and plans inform the material takeoff.

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JANUARY 27, 2023

When you’re documenting risks, note where impacts to time, cost and quality are likely to occur. But before we dive into that, let’s review seven common risks that could affect your project budget and schedule. Use a risk register to document them.

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APRIL 8, 2021

You use a project brief, an important document that outlines what the project is about, to do just that. It’s a key document at the initiation of a project, in that it brings everyone together to serve a common end. It is not an exaggeration to say the project brief is the most crucial document to leading a successful project.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

It’s used to evaluate progress to ensure that the project is on track with respect to its schedule, budget and deliverables. Project Performance Review This is a systematic evaluation of a project’s progress and performance against established goals and metrics, such as the budget, risk assessment and progress.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 26, 2024

There are reasons why I don't know a lot about the exact support documentation any longer: get someone else to write this or you'll be the subject matter expert forever! A good project closure document helps that immensely. Shut down the cost code for your project budget or tell Finance that nothing more will be charged to the project.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Project documentation, such as the project budget, project schedule or project plan, is critical for the successful delivery of projects. Because of that, as a project manager, you should be familiar with tools to create your project documents. Microsoft Word is one of those tools. Why Should You Make a Gantt Chart In Word?

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Architectural project management software also provides transparency into project timelines, budgets and progress, which helps manage client expectations and builds trust. Real-time visibility into team availability makes projects run smoothly and keep to their budgets. Resource management features set team availability and skill sets.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 21, 2021

Documentation. A Good Project Manager produces artifacts – they have all the documentation readily available and organized in one place. Every team member of that project has a clear understanding where to go and how to find any type of document. Proactivity. They do not wait for someone to request it. Communication.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Using project planning templates can help you schedule tasks, estimate budgets and allocate resources. They organize your tasks, help you write a project charter, come up with an accurate budget and so much more. That’s how you deliver on time and within budget. Without a plan, projects are in trouble.

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