Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 17, 2024

However, project managers should know about their project’s critical path, especially if there are lots of dependent tasks and the dates are a challenge. Critical path method (CPM) has its roots in the US Navy back in the 1950s. Contingency plans form part of your overall project risk management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Today I’m interviewing Mark Woeppel, author of Visual Project Management. But what is visual project management? Mark, what is visual project management? Why do you think projects are still late and over budget when professional project management techniques have been around for years? Let’s talk about the unexpected.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Project management is everywhere—the term is experiencing a moment. People have come to realize that much of the work they do is a project with a beginning, middle and end, and that the discipline of project management offers proven methodologies and tools to get their jobs done more productively and efficiently. Fundamentals.

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Inloox

DECEMBER 4, 2019

#10: Time Management: How to Work More Productively with Timeboxing Do you handle far too much tasks at the same time and without a proper plan? 9: The Iceberg Phenomenon in Project Management: How to Make Invisible Efforts Visible A project takes longer and costs more than expected - not uncommon. . #9: How can that be? #8:

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 19, 2024

We aren't managing projects now in the same way that people managed projects years ago. The approaches taken by many companies and professional bodies to managing projects are different now to when I first started out in the field in 2000ish. How long has project management been around?

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Musings on Project Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

Do you procrastinate and still try to manage schedule? Do you think of yourself as a procrastinator who can manage risk? Do you understand that managing schedule risk is tantamount to managing the concept of schedule buffers and the critical chain methodology? Are you a procrastinator?

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ActiveCollab

JUNE 27, 2017

Critical Chain Project Management is a schedule network analysis technique that takes into account task dependencies, limited resources availability (people, equipment, physical space), and buffers necessary to successfully complete the project. The origin of Critical Chain. Why we need CCPM?

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 17, 2022

The method was flawed, the financial group was only worried about cutting costs, management did not make a full commitment, there was not enough training. Consider your personal life – you’re more willing to take risks fueled by passion such as getting married, going to school, or starting a business. How could this happen?

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Musings on Project Management

APRIL 13, 2016

Do you manage schedule? Do you think of yourself as a risk manager? Do you understand the concept of schedule buffers and the critical chain methodology? Then, you'll understand that handling your tendency to put things off, and managing slack and schedule buffers are not that much different.

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Kiron Bondale

OCTOBER 22, 2017

Last week I wrote about the elimination of Critical Chain Method (CCM) by the PMBOK Guide Sixth Edition development team. Pareto Charts, which used to be called one of the Seven Basic Quality Tools in the Quality Management chapter of the previous edition have also been eliminated.

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Musings on Project Management

MAY 12, 2019

The first thing you do to reduce risk. anything that inhibits propagation of effects) This is a concept from scheduling (Critical Chain by Goldratt; is: loosen the coupling between sources of effects. Create buffers; remove dependencies; install redundancy.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

There is a consensus among leaders and managers – supply chain problems are enormous, causing steep expense increases, loss of business opportunity, and customer frustrations. The most significant uncertainty risk in our supply chain example is at the docks.

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LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 4, 2023

When properly developed and proactively managed, project teams and project managers can feel confident they will be successful. I have led projects for more than 30 years and continually improve my project management skills to help project teams be successful. Particularly variability, risk, and uncertainty.

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Taskque

AUGUST 2, 2019

Project management has evolved quickly from a set of principles to a comprehensive domain of knowledge. The sheer number of project management methodologies can boggle your mind, especially if you are unaware of the pros and cons of each. Top 20 Project Management Methodologies. Critical Path Method. Critical Path Method.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 25, 2022

In the project management world, we’re boldly aware of how crucial team synergy is to the project at large. . What solutions can we present to the customer as competing priorities or critical chain roadblocks emerge? . Be sure to manage access for employees so each of them has the tools they need to thrive at work. .

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LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 11, 2023

This was a classic example of an exaggerated ripple effect plaguing planners and project managers across all industries. As we have now witnessed the significant downside when such events are not sufficiently considered, I will offer a path to plan for and mitigate the impact of downside risks that we all face.

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Taskque

AUGUST 2, 2019

Project management has evolved quickly from a set of principles to a comprehensive domain of knowledge. The sheer number of project management methodologies can boggle your mind, especially if you are unaware of the pros and cons of each. Top 20 Project Management Methodologies. Critical Path Method. Critical Path Method.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 14, 2025

Critical Chain optimized waterfall. Another was to start with a lighter touch intervention at the portfolio level by visualizing, understanding, and managing flow at the portfolio level, to see and begin breaking the waterfall. Walk : Begin actively managing the flow and shaping demand. Component Teams.

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Workamajig

JULY 14, 2019

What are project management methodologies? A project management methodology is essentially a set of guiding principles and processes for managing a project. So how do you choose a project management methodology? Different project management methodologies have their own pros and cons for different project types.

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nTask

JULY 5, 2019

Since we have read numerous blogs on project management techniques, I still feel there is something lacking. “Project” and “Management” are two different derivatives. Misconceptions About Project Management Techniques: This post details popular project management techniques. Elaboration.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 24, 2017

While engineers learn a lot of valuable skills in school, project management isn’t always one of them. If you’re an engineer looking to grow your project management skillset, you’re in the right place. Further Reading: 5 Reasons Engineers Need to Learn Project Management Skills]. Critical Chain by Dr. Eliyahu M.

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Epicflow Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Epicflow is a multi-project and resource management software solution that has quite a few features that contribute to the successful project delivery in a multi-project environment. Read more: Bubble Graph: Critical Chain Fever Chart Re-Imagined. Group Management. Group Risk Factor. Skill Management Feature.

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PM Basics

APRIL 17, 2022

Prepare a schedule management plan. Subject your project schedule to risk management activities. Add new risk response plans to the overall plan. Project management theory doesn’t work! It will help you become a great project manager in real companies with real people. Get The Book.

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Wrike

JULY 9, 2024

Software projects can be complex and unpredictable, which is why you need a solid grasp of the software development lifecycle, a suitable framework, and a powerful work management platform at your disposal. Then, we’ll break down the phases of a software project and show you how the most widely used frameworks can help you master each stage.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

A New Approach, Process and Work Management Tool. Kohl applied Theory of Constraints and Critical Chain management techniques to the problem—the most effective way to re-architect how the company approached the multitude of steps leading up to the manufacturing phase of each project. It’s our adaptive methodology.

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nTask

OCTOBER 28, 2021

While managing a project, a project manager has to make sure that all the resources are used efficiently, and the tasks are accomplished on time. A good resource leveling technique can work as a wonder for a project manager who intends to meet all the goals of the project within the specified time. Critical Path Method (CPM).

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Epicflow Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

It’s no less important in project management – no matter how great the idea behind a project is or how skilled your resources are, you need to understand HOW exactly you’re going to execute your strategy. Read more: Dealing with Murphy’s Law in Project Management: How to Protect Your Projects from Failure.

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Proofhub

OCTOBER 29, 2019

A Project Management Beginner’s Guide To Gantt Charts in 2019 Beginnings tend to be intimidating. Here at ProofHub , whenever a new team member joins, I see them being doubtful about using a Gantt chart, looking at and managing these boxes, lines, and arrows scares them. Newbies always have a few questions in their minds.

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Proofhub

AUGUST 25, 2020

If we talk about the challenges with making a perfect project management checklist, I have noticed that the biggest one is that we keep weighing the outcomes and discussing the benefits and forget to pan out the steps that will help us get there. Now for that, all you need to do is follow a good project management technique.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Critical path analysis and project management tools can be really helpful in administering and managing projects. Thus, the formal critical path for small projects is often obvious enough for project managers and for project management software. However, they are not a substitute for the “human factor.”

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PM Basics

JANUARY 21, 2023

Work breakdown structure Next Question #2: The requirements traceability matrix helps a project manager to do the following: A. Contract and risk register D. Resources management plan Next Question #4: What project management techniques may help you identify requirements? HR managers B. Project Manager D.

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Paymo App

APRIL 2, 2018

People are gradually becoming more interested in project management as an independent topic and as a possible career. Project management blogs and resources can be a primary source of knowledge, especially if project management (PM) experts contribute to them. And if you’re not yet familiar with project management, don’t worry!

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Epicflow Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2020

A profession of a project manager has always been in demand and seems to be gaining momentum more and more. According to PMI’s Job Growth and Talent Gap in Project Management 2017-2027 , organizations’ need for project talent has significantly increased since their previous investigation in 2008. million project experts by 2027.

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Teamweek

JANUARY 22, 2024

Knowing how to monitor and manage project resources can make or break that project. One common technique that helps project managers handle resources efficiently is resource leveling. Optimizing resource allocation If project tasks are diverse and need different skill levels, it’s essential to have a system to manage them.

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Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

Welcome to register for the webinar with project management experts Jan Willem Tromp and Mario Vanhoucke and participate in a discussion of Prof. Forecasting as an effective tool of project management and control, including in multi-project environments. What can a project manager control in his/her projects?

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Wrike

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Project scheduling software is more effective when it visualizes your entire process, for example, in a workflow diagram like a Gantt chart or critical chain. Tools to manage your team’s capacity. This means if there’s a risk to your deadline, you’ll know immediately, so you can reallocate resources or adjust your schedule.

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Epicflow Blog

APRIL 29, 2022

Project management goes hand in hand with uncertainty and risks. The present-day disruptions caused by the pandemic bits and pieces, military conflicts, and geopolitical tensions can only increase the number of risks that projects will be exposed to. . Risk Register: Definition and Purpose . Risk description .

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