Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Product Managers and Product Owners frequently have to balance market needs, user experience, customer outcomes, and technical feasibility. For example: A team working on an e-learning platform might tie part of their budget to increasing the course completion rate. The team focuses on features that improve learning retention.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 30, 2024

They also provide project governance for project approval, monitoring and reporting. There are those that are commonly found throughout different industries, such as talent acquisition and retention, market competition and adoption of new technologies. Misunderstandings can arise from inadequate or unclear communication.

Software Review 391

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The release manager at my last job worked closely with the development team to review what code changes would be coming. Once everything looks good from a technical standpoint, the release manager could start working on preparing communications about the upcoming software change. And then the cycle begins again!

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Lets give Primavera vs. MS Project its due and examine where they excel and where they fall short. Now, its time to give the other side its due. Of course, this will add to the cost of using the software, which might make some shy away from the extra purchases. But fair is fair. What Is Primavera P6?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

We gathered 57 of the top AI in project management statistics to help understand this key development in technology. Recent advancements in tech have changed how project managers work in 2024. Only 12% have adopted AI in a substantial way, and the adoption levels are much higher in tech-forward companies (34%).

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Those actions set a course towards profit and market dominance, but whether they achieve these objectives or not, they’re making an impact on people, places and things, which will react in kind. With the due diligence of a business impact analysis in hand, a business has a well-thought-out plan of action to recover from adversity.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 12, 2024

I like the definition of risk management from the Sixth Edition, which defines it succinctly: Project risk management includes the processes of conducting risk management planning, identification, analysis, response planning, response implementation and monitoring risk on a project. What is a risk and issue log?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 17, 2018

Nearly everybody dreads a performance review, and for good reason. Due to the unpopularity, and sometimes inefficacy, of the performance review, many companies have abandoned that nervy review process in favor of always-on, real-time dashboards that show managers how team members are doing every minute of every day.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 31, 2018

But if a project isn’t initiated correctly, then those hopes and expectations aren’t anchored in a solid foundation, and your project can drift off course and head for disaster. Of course, there are many steps in the successful execution of a project, but project initiation is the first and, in some ways, the most important step.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 16, 2017

This article, Bridging the PM Competency Gap [Book Review] , first appeared on Girl's Guide to PM. There is no shortage of certification courses (and if you’re looking for support in that area here are some suggestions of reputable suppliers ). These courses are strong on the technical elements of project management.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The time value of money is about the potential rate of return on the investment as well as the reduced purchasing power over time due to inflation. Gather Project Proposals First, you’ll want to review the various project proposals and investment opportunities. Conducting a feasibility study is a good idea.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 14, 2020

It works hand-in-glove with teamwork, of course. On the project level, outside of cost and risk, there can arise problems with the tools and technologies you use, processes getting disrupted, misleading reporting and so on. Once the project manager has done the due diligence, they recommend the change is either approved or denied.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

Let’s review strategies and tools you can use, and learn how they can help you close that gap to promote successful project execution. We’ll hear from experts and review key takeaways that project leaders can immediately put into practice in their programs and projects. And you’re not alone in this challenge. Manage Team.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

That requires work, of course, and a lot of coordination between departments, which can be streamlined by project management software. Every task has a due date and is part of a larger schedule. Of course, because a marketing plan is work-intensive, you don’t want to begin creating one too late in the process.

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Inloox

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Tight control of all project data and maximum evaluation due to extreme productivity pressure The days of projects bumbling along are over. Companies must aim to monitor and evaluate projects even more intensively in real time in order to be able to make well-founded, data-based decisions more quickly.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2022

If you did the due diligence beforehand, then you can trust them to do the work. Of course you’ll monitor that work, and step in as needed, but stay out of their way. Continuous Attention to Technical Excellence and Good Design Enhances Agility. It takes you away from what you should be focusing on. Fix them now.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 31, 2020

As technology advanced, so did the workforce and how teams work. Of course, you must trust your remote team to do its job. Yet, if you’re unable to monitor their work then you’re not able to balance that workload or know if they’ve gone off-track. Share your calendar, so everyone can see when what is due. Stay Engaged.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Of course, it’s easy to say you’re going to keep a tight budget, but cost overruns can happen in so many places, so actually keeping costs down can sometimes feel like a game of whack-a-mole. Cost overrun is not cost escalation; that term is used to describe an anticipated increase in a budgeted cost, say due to inflation.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 6, 2020

They have, obviously, skyrocketed in practice over the course of this year. While some technological issues related to servers and computers can be managed if the financial resources are available, local internet outages and spotty access can leave virtual teams impotent. More organizations have taken to virtual teams. Simply put, no.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Every project is different, of course, but the differences when managing software development projects are especially so, due to its distinct life-cycle processes. Monitoring and Control This phase happens at the same time as the execution phase. It provides an overview of the whole project, especially when milestones are due.

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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. Monitor the Project Risks. It’s a great risk register example.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 20, 2017

Like any other aspect of a project, you want to determine how scope will impact the schedule of your project and, of course, it’s outcome. But before you jump into that project plan and begin to tackle the scope of your project, let’s review the basics. So, naturally, scope is important. What Is Project Scope?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Project management knowledge areas coincide with the process groups, which are project initiation, project planning , project execution, monitoring and controlling, and project closing. The knowledge areas are the core technical subject matter, which are necessary for effective project management. Project Time Management.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 17, 2023

When the site is complete, the plans and findings are reviewed by local government officials. Construction Phase All that work done over the course of the previous three construction phases comes together in this construction phase. The construction budget will also be referred to as well as the larger construction plan.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 2, 2020

They help with the monitoring and reporting on the project plan and schedule. The better the project controls, the faster one can identify when a project is off-track Same is true for monitoring expenses, performance and budgets. To do this requires accurate monitoring and tracking of progress. Project Implementation.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Is your smartphone really that intelligent or is it just an example of advanced technology? Not that there’s anything wrong with being technologically advanced. Smart manufacturing is the same thing; it’s a way to produce better with emerging technologies. Would you want to give up the advantages of your smartphone?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 3, 2025

More than that, our Gantt charts link all four types of task dependencies to avoid cost overruns, filter for the critical path to manage slack and can set a baseline to monitor expenditures in real time to spot inefficiencies early for better decision making for cost reduction. There are other ways, too, of course.

Construction 219

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

I took my first Practitioner course in 2004. Because PRINCE2® is a broad-brush approach, it doesn’t cover technical processes or specific techniques, but it will fit alongside them. I was asked to be one of the reviewers of the PRINCE2 7 manual, so I am very familiar with the content and changes since the last edition.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 30, 2020

Information technology (IT) is a broad field that encompasses anything related to computer technology. Teams that work in IT are there to support these technologies and the people who use them. Unfortunately, the promise of technology often falls short of reality, and things malfunction. What Is Problem Management?

Technical Review 354

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 7, 2023

Do you ever find yourself stuck between a rock and hard place, unable to decide what the best course of action is? The problem solving process typically consists of four steps: Identify the problem Generate possible solutions Evaluate each option Select an appropriate course of action. That does make it sound easy.

Technical Review 356

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You identify them, record them, monitor them and plan for them: risks are an inherent part of every project. 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. Map Out Impact Versus Likelihood.

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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. But once the contract is signed, the need to monitor and oversee its implementation is critical to meeting the obligations of the contract.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 11, 2021

Like any plan, the benefits management plan sets the course early and continues to adjust that course as changes occur throughout the project. Once a benefits management plan is made, it will be reviewed throughout the life cycle of the project. Plan, schedule, monitor and report on your project to keep it on track.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2022

Records are documents that outline the details that are relevant to the project and require monitoring to manage the project. This includes a system that can monitor and report on the records. Review and consultation lasted three years and a revised version was issued in 2016. Not all project documents are records.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

It includes both the business solution and the technical solution to the project. To review, business requirements explain the final results of a business goal in the project and why the organization should initiate that project. Monitor Project With Real-Time Dashboards. Business Requirements vs. Functional Requirements.

Technical Review 418

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2022

To get the most out of business process management, you’ll need to use business process management software to analyze your business processes, model how they work in various scenarios, implement changes, monitor the new process and continuously make improvements. This improves both your work processes and your business processes.

Process 455

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Then you can set a baseline to monitor project variance in real time to stay on track. This is a key piece of data for creating your project plan and reviewing it throughout the course of the project. Though you create the project assumption log during an early stage of the project, it should be regularly reviewed and revised.

Software Review 418

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