ProjectManager.com

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. 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.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2023

A reader got in touch recently and asked for more info on document version control and how to do it. It’s not that hard to do for Word documents, or you can rely on software like SharePoint to make it a whole lot easier. Version control is used for lots of project management documents as well as other assets.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 11, 2020

In this review of Office Timeline Pro, I’ll share the pros and cons of the PowerPoint plugin. Summary review of Office Timeline: Office Timeline is a simple way of creating timelines for anything from inside PowerPoint or your browser. The software compares the version you created to the new version, and tell you there is a difference.

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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. What Is Software Project Management? Software project management is the planning, managing and tracking of software development projects. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The project management software is expensive, complicated and not collaborative. Let’s look at several open-source Microsoft Project alternatives and see what they have to offer, where they succeed as project management software and where they fall short. They can be easily customizable, modifying source code to fit one’s needs.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2022

My software projects needed releasing, so we had to follow the formal process and engage with the release manager to make sure that the bug fixes and new features got pushed to the production environment in a controlled way. The role of a release manager is crucial in ensuring that software projects are completed on time and within budget.

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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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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2022

The agile principles and core values are documented in the agile manifesto , a brief document that defines agile. Teams that work in an agile environment need flexible project management software. ProjectManager is cloud-based software that works with whatever methodology you choose. Deliver Working Software Frequently.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

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. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you how your role is evolving.

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nTask

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Obviously, in this fast-paced market, you are never going to perform all of these different processes by hand, and you need an incredibly effective project management software that takes care of these processes and activities for you and your team members. Another great example of a Linux project management software is OpenProject.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A transition plan is an important document, but what is transition planning and how can you create a transition plan? A transition plan is a document that outlines the transition’s steps, goals and timeline. The transition plan sets the stage, but project management software puts the plan into action.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 25, 2018

I was approached by the people at Reason8 to try their meeting transcription software, and together we decided the best test would be to do a market comparison and review similar tools. Enter… Meeting Minutes Transcription Software. tech has moved on so much that now there are tools that transcribe your meetings for you.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 6, 2024

While project management software is the best solution for managing project time, templates can also help. The only reason not to use time management templates is that they’re static documents that don’t foster collaboration and pull users away from their work to manually update them.

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Planio

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

For as long as we’ve had tools we need help using (and language to talk to each other), we’ve had technical documentation. The first example of technical writing in English dates back to the Middle Ages when Chaucer wrote a guide to the astrolabe—a device used for measuring the distance of stars). Don’t believe me?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 18, 2024

By using a service blueprint, the service process steps can be mapped out to make it easier to design a new process or to document and improve an existing one. Project management software facilitates that work by ensuring that it’s being tracked through all stages. Once the service blueprint has been created, then the work begins.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 31, 2024

You don't have to use a spreadsheet I know people who keep their action logs in project management software, in a Teams list, in OneNote, or in a notebook. It doesn't matter what tech you use (or none) as long as it is a single repository for all your project's To Dos, and preferably sortable so you can see owners and due dates.

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ProjectManager.com

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. If you’re about to embark on a new project, take a moment to read about what technical debt is and why you’ll want to avoid it at all costs.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Construction phases have different names and require different documentation to begin with. Project management software is used by construction project managers to plan, manage and track the project. Within this phase are three distinct steps: programming and feasibility, schematic design and contract documents.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Product Owner must balance the demands of users against the need to ensure that the product remains up to date from a technical perspective. This often means that the Product Owner may need to choose between developing new features to satisfy customer requests and fixes for technical debt. What is technical debt?

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Document and prioritize tasks Documenting tasks can be as simple as creating a spreadsheet or as elaborate as a formal project plan using project management software. If there are other teams or individuals involved, meet with them to document their tasks and understand any dependencies. Not necessarily.

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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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Alan Parker Blog

AUGUST 16, 2024

The technological infrastructure of an organisation plays a pivotal role in maintaining the security, integrity, and availability of information. Adhering to these technological controls can significantly reduce risk exposure and protect organisations' most valuable digital assets against internal and external threats.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2024

Plan as thoroughly as you like, you’re still going to face problems, even if you use project planning software. Using a RAID log is a good start, but project management software is more thorough. They are also useful for organizing agile projects, especially when documenting action items and when there are larger project teams.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

OPAs and the PMP exam Let’s face it: I first came across the term OPA while reviewing PMP exam training material. Organizational Process Assets do not include infrastructure or the software tools used to manage the data. PMI splits OPAs into two categories: Plans, processes, and documents. What is not an OPA?

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Question] Are technical skills required to be a Scrum Master? As per the Scrum Guide, there are no requirement for a Scrum Master to have technical skills. For example, they should be able to tell if TDD is appropriate for this team, what does it look like, and if so, are they doing it well. Watch here: [link].

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Technology, labor, distribution and consumer demographics have all massively changed just in the last few years. Supporting: This includes those processes that support other processes such as accounting, recruitment, technical support, etc. Plan, allocate time and resources , consider risk and assemble a team to get the work done.

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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. Document the Project Risks. Document the Project Risks.

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Wrike

JUNE 29, 2023

This draft represents the code that’s just been written. Your code is like your story. syntax in code and grammar in writing), and ultimately achieve its purpose (e.g., The code review process is like the editing phase in writing a book. You give it to someone else to read — this person is like the code reviewer.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Finally, we demonstrate how upgrading to project management software adds efficiency to the process. That’s why professional services firms use project management software. ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software with multiple project planning and scheduling tools.

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Alan Parker Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The cost of certifications, consultants, and software can quickly add up, leaving many wondering how they can comply with ISO 27001 on a limited budget. Leverage Low-Cost Tools You don't need expensive software to manage an ISMS effectively. You can map out assets, risks, and mitigations without the need for dedicated software.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 20, 2023

Why use a Terms of Reference document? A Terms of Reference document is a really versatile document. I find a ToR is helpful when there’s a technical stream of work being led by someone, and then other strands being picked up by other people. What is a Terms of Reference document? I’m glad you asked.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

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. Review the Information. All this collected data must be documented and reviewed. After this, you’ll want to document the findings. Supporting documents and.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 4, 2017

This article, How To Do Document Version Control , first appeared on Girl's Guide to PM. A reader got in touch recently and asked for more info on document version control. The main elements of configuration management aren’t that different when we’re talking specifically about documents. Why would you want to know this?

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Scrum.org

MAY 29, 2020

As the name "Test First" suggests, you write a test first before the actual code and keep them running all the time. validate the code). This can be the first confusion in its understanding and actual meaning today, for either technical or non-technical folk. Test Driven Development (TDD). Write the code.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

When working in information technology (IT), an incident can shut down a network or server and stop work, which is why IT incident management is so important. Then we’ll offer a few free IT incident management templates to help you control issues in your IT and how project management software can do what templates can’t.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

“It’s important to get buy-in from the people who will be using the tool,” says Maxime, who has 6 years of experience in project management and 10 years in the service and software industry. It’s good practice to document all requirements, assessment criteria and use cases. Step 4: Consider Software Integration.

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Productivity Land

MAY 17, 2024

Leveraging technology is no longer an option but is necessary to stay competitive and deliver exceptional client service. Among these technologies, specific tools have proven especially effective in boosting productivity for legal professionals.

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