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How to Make a Service Blueprint (Example & Template Included)

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JULY 18, 2024

Then we’ll show how to make and when to use a service blueprint. How to Make a Service Blueprint A service blueprint has more than the elements listed above. Finally, there should be some metrics to provide context and help businesses identify where time or money is wasted due to miscommunication or inefficiencies.

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5 Types of project stakeholder (and how to manage them)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2024

If you’ve been in the project management game for any length of time, you know how important it is to understand who you’re dealing with and how to keep things running smoothly. Here are 5 types of project customer that you may come across, along with some tips about how to manage your relationships with them like a pro.

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11 Project management skills employers expect you to have

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2024

Plus, there are technical skills we have to consider -- employers definitely look for those too. One in five projects is unsuccessful due to ineffective communication, according to research by PMI (The Essential Role of Communications, 2013). A communication plan is typically developed to successfully achieve that.

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7 Ways Project Manager Roles Are Changing

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you how your role is evolving. In Review: 7 Ways Project Manager Roles Are Changing As Jennifer said, project manager roles are changing. Integrating More Technology Certainly, the biggest paradigm shift presently is the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered decision-making.

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Trello vs. Jira: In-Depth Software Comparison

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JULY 31, 2024

It’s a tool that can be used for any methodology due to its multiple project views. We’ll get into why ProjectManager beats Trello vs. Jira, but to be fair let’s do our due diligence. It has also been used in companies that work in manufacturing, analytics, marketing technology, nonprofits and more. But there’s more.

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Project Risk Management: How-to guide (with tips)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 12, 2024

The risk log is a way of capturing the kinds of things that could affect your ability to complete the work on time, on budget and to the required specification. Budget for risk I don’t meet many project managers who have a dedicated budget for risk. This goes in the risk log. I would advise only showing a snapshot in time.

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How to Write a Bid Proposal (Templates Included)

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Learn how to write an impactful bid document by first understanding what the term means and when one is expected. Then well go step-by-step through how to write a bid proposal and even provide readers with a free bid proposal template for Word that they can download to help guide them through the process.

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10 Best Job Tracking Software of 2025 (Free & Paid)

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JANUARY 15, 2025

Making sure that work is being done as planned and meeting deadlines is how projects stay on schedule. We review the top ones, including pros, cons, price and more to help one make the right decision. It helps ensure that work is completed on time, on budget and according to specified requirements. What Is Job Tracking Software?

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Capital Budgeting: Definitions, Steps & Techniques

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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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Project Board in PRINCE2: Key Roles and Responsibilities

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MARCH 19, 2025

While the project board is there to help and guide the project, first there has to be an approved project, plan, schedule and budget. This role ensures the project is technically feasible and that the resources provided meet the required standards. They are responsible for the following.

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How to Write a Method Statement: Example & Template Included

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MARCH 4, 2025

Step-by-Step Procedure This is a detailed, sequential breakdown of how the task should be performed. It includes instructions on equipment use, materials required and technical processes to follow. It ensures that workers know how to respond to critical situations. This helps ensure a safe working environment.

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Project Management for Professional Services Providers

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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. Resources managed under project management include teams, finances, technology, raw materials, equipment, intellectual property and more.

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What Is a Technical Project Manager? (Job Description Included)

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

There are many different project managers, but today we’re interested in focusing on just one, the technical project manager. Are you interested in becoming a technical project manager or are you in the market to hire one? What Is a Technical Project Manager? What Is a Technical Project Manager? Learn more.

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7 Top Microsoft PPM Software, Apps & Tools

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 10, 2024

But let’s give Microsoft project portfolio management products their due. Well review the best Microsoft PPM software and see what each can do and what it cant do. Then well review the best products Microsoft has for managing multiple projects to help users make an informed decision.

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10 Best Enterprise Project Management Software of 2025 (Free & Paid)

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Below are reviews of the best enterprise project management software, including pros, cons, pricing and more, to help separate the wheat from the chaff. Lets review some of those features and what they do. Cost Management: Helps monitor and control project budgets, track expenses and forecast costs, ensuring projects stay on budget.

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Quantity Takeoff in Construction: Process, Benefits and More

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MARCH 25, 2025

Well address those questions, note who should be involved in the process, how to do it and why its so important. Project managers oversee the project and ensure the takeoff aligns with the projects scope , budget and timeline. It also aids in scheduling, minimizing delays due to resource shortages or mismanagement.

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What Is an IT Budget? IT Budgeting Basics (Template Included)

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Information technology (IT) runs most businesses. Managing information costs and managing information security for those costs are part of making an IT budget. First, we need to understand what an IT budget is, how often they’re made and what is the best size for one. What Is an IT Budget?

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Organizational Project Management (OPM) Basics

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JULY 24, 2024

Project Management Project management is the process of planning, organizing and managing resources to deliver a project on time, within budget and meeting quality expectations. Examples include implementing new technologies or developing a new procedure that boosts efficiency and productivity.

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Business Process Improvement: Steps & Methodologies

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

Technology, labor, distribution and consumer demographics have all massively changed just in the last few years. Management: This includes such processes as corporate governance , budget and employee oversight. Organizations are continually looking for leadership team that’s experienced in business process management (BPM).

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Black Friday Training Bundle 2024

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

I've reviewed all of my past workshops and training sessions, and I've put them together as a bundle at substantial savings from buying them all individually. I'm the author of several project management books and I've been leading business and tech projects for over 20 years.

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Free Time Management Worksheets & Templates

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 6, 2024

Allocating resources helps to complete tasks on time and keeps the project on budget. Project Timeline Template A project timeline is used in planning to add project tasks, due dates and milestones. PERT Chart Template PERT stands for program evaluation review technique. That’s why it’s an important time management template.

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Wicked Problem Solving Course Review (PMI)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Welcome to my PMI Wicked Problem Solving review! In this independent review, I’ll share: Whether the course is really worth it (I think so) Why it’s good for experienced project and change management practitioners Who shouldn’t do the course? I had not heard of Tom before, but he is a tech pioneer, facilitator, and TED speaker.

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6 Top Oracle PPM Software, Apps & Tools

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Then, we’ll review the top products Oracle offers to help manage a portfolio of projects. Large enterprises typically use the software to manage complex, multi-project environments and portfolios to ensure that projects are aligned with strategic goals, executed efficiently and delivered on time and within budget.

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What Is an Impact Effort Matrix? (Template Included)

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

This visual tool is handy when deciding how to allocate resources to maximize their effectiveness. We’ll also provide a free download for an impact effort matrix template and show how to make one from scratch to better understand how it works and its value. One is the impact effort matrix, which we’ll define shortly.

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What Is a RAID Log and Why Should I Use One?

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2024

Learn more How to Use a RAID Log A RAID log is fairly simple to use. You can also set up review dates to monitor the progress of that fix or just check in occasionally to see if the risk has increased or decreased in its likelihood. Generate reports to track your progress and more. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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Technical Debt: What Is It & How Do I Avoid It?

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MAY 7, 2019

This is often due to the various forces at play that impact decision-making, like those related to the project budget, schedule or resources. There’s a term to explain this idea: technical debt. What Is Technical Debt? Just like a monetary debt, if a technical debt is not paid back, then it can accumulate interest.

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Project Initiation: How to Start Your Project Off Right

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JULY 31, 2018

Get that part right, and you’re on your way to getting the whole project completed on time and on budget. The business case shows how the use of financial and other resources are in support of a business need. It deals not in technical issues, but the business concerns of the project, and it needs to be comprehensive.

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How to List Projects on Your Resume: A No Stress Guide

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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Professional Services Industry Fundamentals

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 30, 2024

While professional services encompass a variety of specialized fields and rely heavily on expertise and knowledge to deliver value to their clients, effective project management is crucial to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget and meeting client expectations. can make tracking costs confusing and inconsistent.

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How to Make a Prototype: Product Prototyping Basics

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 3, 2023

Below, we’ll define what a prototype is, why it’s important to make a product prototype and explore how to make a prototype. Along the way, we’ll offer tips, particularly on how project management software can help you realize your idea and turn a product prototype into a successful product launch. How to Make a Prototype in 6 Steps.

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Runn Software Review

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Summary review of Runn: If you find managing resources a headache because you never know who is free when, then check out what Runn can do. It sits in the middle of your tech stack, integrating projects information from your CRM and financial systems. Hosting model: Cloud only. Languages: The interface is available in English only.

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What Is a Risk Register & How to Create One

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. How to Create a Risk Register. It’s a great risk register example.

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Feasibility Report in Project Management (Example & Sample Included)

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

It helps decision-makers determine whether the project is viable by assessing various factors such as technical feasibility, financial viability, operational capacity and market demand. Resource Requirements Details the human, material and technological resources needed to execute the project.

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Primavera P6 vs. Microsoft Project: In-Depth Software Comparison

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Lets give Primavera vs. MS Project its due and examine where they excel and where they fall short. The same is true with cost and budget management, where Primavera P6 includes features like earned value management (EVM) , which helps to track project performance against the baseline. Now, its time to give the other side its due.

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18 Construction Methods and Techniques

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 1, 2025

It’s widely used for residential and commercial buildings due to its durability, fire resistance and cost-effectiveness. These innovative techniques integrate advanced materials, prefabrication and digital technology to enhance speed and precision in construction. Here are some free construction templates.

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How to Write a Business Requirements Document (BRD)

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

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. It includes both the business solution and the technical solution to the project. That’s why a business requirements document is so important. What Is a Business Requirements Document?

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Everything You Need to Know About Release Managers

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The role of a release manager is crucial in ensuring that software projects are completed on time and within budget. The release manager at my last job worked closely with the development team to review what code changes would be coming. She understood how each change impacted the projects and would help prioritize.

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Marketing Implementation 101: How to Implement Your Marketing Plan

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Marketing Budget: There are resources and costs associated with each marketing activity. You’ll need a marketing budget to pay for those. Every task has a due date and is part of a larger schedule. How to Implement your Marketing Plan in 8 Steps. Review your Marketing Plan. Try ProjectManager free today!

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Cost Estimation for Projects: How to Estimate Accurately

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 21, 2019

Good cost estimation is essential for keeping a project under budget. Cost estimation is the process that takes those factors into account, and calculates a budget that meets the financial commitment necessary for a successful project. Independent reviews of estimates. Estimation, however, is easier said than done.

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How to Make a Risk Management Plan

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Many risks can be divvied up into categories, like technical or organizational, and listed out by specific sub-categories like technology, interfaces, performance, logistics, budget, etc. Doing this usually comes with a price—at the expense of your time, or your budget. Map Out Impact Versus Likelihood.

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How to Fund a Software Development Project

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 27, 2019

Funding to address technical issues, such as paying down technical debt, is likely to be starved out in favor of new functionality. Does not easily provide the false predictability required of traditional, and often annual, budgeting strategies. Also fragile when significant technical unknowns exist. ·To Stage gate.

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Overcoming bias in project management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 25, 2020

A project manager with a confirmation bias could use a questionable report to justify polluting the environment, since she actually only wants confirmation that the containment cost she missed in her budget is unnecessary. How to overcome bias. Belief bias in project management. Finally, a project manager should heed the belief bias.

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How To Manage Multiple Projects At The Same Time

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 17, 2022

A reader got in touch to ask me how I manage my personal project To Do list. “I I struggle with how to manage my project-related tasks, beyond dealing with the crisis of the day.”. The question of how to manage multiple projects at the same time comes up a lot. How to work our what’s a priority.

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How to Make a Contingency Plan

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

How to Create a Business Contingency Plan. A contingency plan, no matter how thorough, is not effective if it hasn’t been properly communicated. As new employees, technologies and resources enter the picture, the contingency plan must be updated to handle them. Revisit the Plan: A contingency plan isn’t chiseled in stone.

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How to Make a Service Blueprint (Example & Template Included)

5 Types of project stakeholder (and how to manage them)

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11 Project management skills employers expect you to have

7 Ways Project Manager Roles Are Changing

Trello vs. Jira: In-Depth Software Comparison

Project Risk Management: How-to guide (with tips)

How to Write a Bid Proposal (Templates Included)

10 Best Job Tracking Software of 2025 (Free & Paid)

Capital Budgeting: Definitions, Steps & Techniques

Project Board in PRINCE2: Key Roles and Responsibilities

How to Write a Method Statement: Example & Template Included

Project Management for Professional Services Providers

What Is a Technical Project Manager? (Job Description Included)

7 Top Microsoft PPM Software, Apps & Tools

10 Best Enterprise Project Management Software of 2025 (Free & Paid)

Quantity Takeoff in Construction: Process, Benefits and More

What Is an IT Budget? IT Budgeting Basics (Template Included)

Organizational Project Management (OPM) Basics

Business Process Improvement: Steps & Methodologies

Black Friday Training Bundle 2024

Free Time Management Worksheets & Templates

Wicked Problem Solving Course Review (PMI)

6 Top Oracle PPM Software, Apps & Tools

What Is an Impact Effort Matrix? (Template Included)

What Is a RAID Log and Why Should I Use One?

Technical Debt: What Is It & How Do I Avoid It?

Project Initiation: How to Start Your Project Off Right

How to List Projects on Your Resume: A No Stress Guide

Professional Services Industry Fundamentals

How to Make a Prototype: Product Prototyping Basics

Runn Software Review

What Is a Risk Register & How to Create One

Feasibility Report in Project Management (Example & Sample Included)

Primavera P6 vs. Microsoft Project: In-Depth Software Comparison

18 Construction Methods and Techniques

How to Write a Business Requirements Document (BRD)

Everything You Need to Know About Release Managers

Marketing Implementation 101: How to Implement Your Marketing Plan

Cost Estimation for Projects: How to Estimate Accurately

How to Make a Risk Management Plan

How to Fund a Software Development Project

Overcoming bias in project management

How To Manage Multiple Projects At The Same Time

How to Make a Contingency Plan

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