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NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Figuring out what to spend its capital on, such as capital spending on long-term assets, is part of capital budgeting. First, we need to define capital budgeting, what a capital budget is and why it’s important. Then we can go through the capital budgeting techniques and the steps to a capital budgeting process.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A budget is a document that’s mainly used to break down the costs of executing a project or running the operations of a business for a period of time and define a maximum spending limit for the procurement of resources. Online templates can be helpful, but ProjectManager makes it easier to track budgets in our software.

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AUGUST 13, 2021

How do you meet your deadline while managing all that risk? The answer is construction risk management. It can be mind-bogglingly complex, which is you should make a detailed construction risk management plan. What Is Construction Risk Management? It details what risks might occur and how to resolve them.

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DECEMBER 2, 2020

Risk is always present. If we were to try and avoid all risks, it would be paralyzing—not to mention impossible. As you might imagine, there’s a process in project management that addresses risk and how to deal with it. It’s called risk mitigation. No project plan is complete without a solid risk mitigation plan.

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Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It's a simple question, "Who owns the risks in agile projects?" In this article, let's uncover the role of risk owners and how to perform risk management in agile projects. What is a Risk Owner? When it comes to taking ownership of risks, it allows team members to have greater control over their work.

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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.”). In real life, changes are often expected to be incorporated “just like that” without any impact on time or budget. How to avoid scope creep.

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Project Risk Coach

MARCH 5, 2023

I've looked at many risk registers through the years, and I've had difficulty understanding the risks many times. The risk statements were vague and lacked consistency. In this article, let's explore the benefits of clear risk statements. An accurate picture of one’s risk is important for making sound decisions.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This article will provide clear guidance on how to define and assign risk management roles and responsibilities for projects and programs. Ensuring that all of the risks are addressed can be a daunting task, particularly for larger, complex projects. the what, why, & how of project charters - Join Now! Click Here Now.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We define the term and list the types before going into how to conduct a project management review. It’s used to evaluate progress to ensure that the project is on track with respect to its schedule, budget and deliverables. Measure Budget Variance One of the most important parts of a project review is the budget.

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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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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Without measuring project progress, its impossible to understand how the project is unfolding and whether its on target. The earlier problems are spotted, the easier it is to implement corrective measures and reduce risk. Define the Project Scope, Timeline and Budget Start by defining the projects scope , timeline and budget.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 14, 2022

The five steps are: Identify a minimum, most likely and maximum outcome for some uncertainty Calculate the expected value using the PERT formula Make a subjective judgment about how likely the most likely outcome really is Calculate a standard deviation Choose any probabilistic estimate that fits your desired risk level.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Risks will arise and threaten the successful delivery of your project. Using a risk breakdown structure (RBS) is how you prepare for the unexpected. A risk breakdown structure is great for identifying and prioritizing risks so you know which will be more or less impactful. The Four Categories of Risk in a Project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 26, 2020

How to plan a fixed date project. It is rarely impossible to deliver on time, given the right amount of resources, an unlimited budget and a tightly controlled project scope, but projects seldom meet these criteria. How to convince management to extend the timescale. How to stay on top of your schedule.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Without resource tracking projects can quickly become out of scope, over budget and behind schedule. To understand how resource tracking software works, first we have to understand the concept of resource tracking and the steps involved in using a resource tracking tool. It’s also called resource scheduling.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 11, 2022

Here’s how to showcase your projects on your CV (as we call a resume here in the UK, and I’ll use both terms interchangeably in this article) to make it clear what you are capable of. I’ve included some examples below so you can see how to phrase your resume sections. Here’s how to do it. Decide how to present the projects.

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Project Risk Coach

MARCH 21, 2022

Or perhaps your team said they had gathered the requirements, but in reality, the team had hastily rushed through the requirement process resulting in rework, missed deadlines, and another blown budget. One way to mitigate this risk in agile projects is to use a requirements backlog. Let's look at 12 common requirements mistakes.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

Although it’s impossible to predict the future, with these free risk management templates, you can better prepare for the unexpected and be more apt to keep your project on track. There are many project management templates that are designed to help you identify, respond to and track those risks. Learn more 3.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Project pipeline management accomplishes this by standardizing processes, overseeing the project as it progresses, allocating resources effectively , using risk management techniques to identify and mitigate issues and clear communication between stakeholders through regular updates. They also track labor costs to help you stay on budget.

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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.” Skill #2: Managing risks Risk management is a core skill for a project manager, and one that I would hesitate to ‘outsource’ to a team member.

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AUGUST 23, 2023

Project risk. Just the word risk can evoke the same kind of primal, fight-or-flight fear in project managers. But risk shouldn’t be feared, it’s just another part of the project to manage. All projects have some element of risk while other projects are inherently high-risk. (We’re

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 8, 2022

Planning is an essential part of what project managers do, so you would expect there to be some mention of how to deal with fixed date projects in the PRINCE2® manuals. Project managers still need some guidance on how to manage projects that have a fixed date. There isn’t. Unfortunately, when does any methodology get applied perfectly?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 24, 2020

Let me guide you through how to assess the state of the project you’ve inherited. Get this free printable checklist about how to take over a project from someone else. You won’t know if the risk log is sound and the resource planning sensible until you investigate. 6: Review the budget. Is the budget approved?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 9, 2021

Read next: my book Engaging Stakeholders on Projects: How to harness people power. You probably don’t need to be told of the risks of not engaging stakeholders. People don’t complete their tasks on time, to the required level of quality, to the approved budget, or perhaps at all. How to do engagement. So why do we bother?

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020

That difference is that, in project management, your effort is directed solely at producing a final deliverable quickly, without impacting quality and staying on the agreed upon timeline and budget. Its success parameters are not the same as a project in that it doesn’t necessarily need a quality deliverable on time and within budget.

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JULY 3, 2024

When managing projects, change management helps to avoid its negative effects, and a change readiness assessment is one of the ways how it does this. Being prepared for change helps to mitigate the risks associated with those changes. The first step is understanding what is a change readiness assessment and how and when to conduct one.

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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 this, knowing how to make a Gantt chart in Word can be helpful. How to Make a Gantt Chart in Word Now let’s learn how to make a Gantt chart in Word from scratch.

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DECEMBER 2, 2021

The terms of this work are defined by the project timeline and the project budget. Risk Management Overview. When making the project plan, a project manager will have to develop a risk management plan as well. This is the process of analyzing risks that could occur during the project. How to Run a Project Kickoff Meeting.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Before explaining how to make a construction phase plan, let’s first define the term and note some of the many reasons why one should use it. The construction phase plan will cover the job site rules and whatever necessary procedures are in place all of which are working towards reducing or completely eliminating risk.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In this blog, we’ll go through a step-by-step guide on how to create a project timeline in Excel using various methods and then, we’ll explore other project scheduling tools that can help you create a project timeline such as Gantt charts, kanban boards or project calendars. Why Should You Make a Project Timeline In Excel?

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JUNE 12, 2024

Now, let’s learn how to make a Gantt chart in Google Docs. How to Make a Gantt Chart in Google Docs If you’re still not ready to move forward with software, you can make a Gantt chart in Google Docs. Spreadsheet users might want to check our step-by-step guide on how to make a Gantt chart in Google Sheets.

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APRIL 5, 2024

It keeps equipment in optimal working condition, which leads to more efficiency and quality and keeps work on time and within budget. Learn how to create a maintenance schedule and download a free maintenance schedule template to get started. Maintenance is an essential part of industries from construction to manufacturing.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 26, 2021

And that means learning how to include your projects and your project management skills. Let’s look at how to do that. How to include work projects on your resume. The number of people in the team The project budget The duration The outcome. I managed a capital budget of £8.6m How to list projects on a resume.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 19, 2021

How do you list the project management skills required without it turning into a giant list of buzzwords? Here’s how. How to include project management skills on your CV. Brainstorm your past experience and consider how to include your work projects in your resume. On my CV, I have a section that covers skills.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Before work hits the production line, one must know how to calculate manufacturing cost. We’ll get to how to calculate the manufacturing cost of production and delivery, but just as important is the ability to track those costs throughout the life cycle of your production to ensure you’re operating within your budget.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Let’s talk a look at what a project description is, why it’s so important and how to write an impactful one. Then we’ll throw in some free project management templates that can get you started and show how project management tools help turn the project description into a reality. Yes, it’s brief, but that means every word must count.

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