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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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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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

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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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

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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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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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

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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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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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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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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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Any changed that is approved is then documented. 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. While going through this process, keep in mind these two key documents (which we provide templates for!)

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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. Document Changes. Begin with the End in Mind.

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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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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 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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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. What Is Microsoft PPM Software?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 12, 2018

This can make project collaboration between departments difficult, due to differences in process and methodology. It is used as a reference document as the project moves forward. This document is not written in stone, and it will be edited and revised as part of the scope management. Scope Statement.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 12, 2019

That’s largely due to agile’s ability to adapt to change and incorporate customer feedback, both of which are essential in today’s world where technology is constantly evolving, and swathes of information are just a few clicks away—including public customer reviews. Progress is measured by working software.

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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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TechEmpower - Project Management

AUGUST 21, 2023

Many CEOs of software-enabled businesses call us with a similar concern: Are we getting the right results from our software team? Most innovators don’t have a technical background, so it’s hard to evaluate the truth of the situation. The explanation from software leadership is often unsatisfying or unclear.

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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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ProjectManager.com

JULY 31, 2018

It deals not in technical issues, but the business concerns of the project, and it needs to be comprehensive. Once the business case has been approved, the next step is taking a feasibility study, which documents potential solutions to the opportunity or business problem that the project is proposed to address. Assemble a Team.

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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

APRIL 16, 2018

I’m delighted to be partnering with CornerThought lessons learned software for this article. Lessons Learned Software To The Rescue. As regular readers may know, I review a lot of project management software tools. So let’s dive into my CornerThought review. Actually, it’s not. Well, now there is.

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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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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Project portfolio management (PPM) software improves project efficiency, leads to better resource utilization, and provides real-time visibility to keep projects aligned with business objectives. Lets see what Oracle project portfolio management has to offer by first defining Oracle PPM software and who should use it.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 22, 2020

This might be due to having young children and wanting to stay home with them or finding a balance between work and home life. New Technology and a New Generation. This goes hand-in-glove with technology advances that have made it easier to manage remote workers. Team members can collaborate on documents in real-time.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 13, 2021

This month’s free project management template is a Terms of Reference document. This is a really versatile document. This 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 goes into a Terms of Reference document? General info.

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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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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 21, 2024

Project management software is encouraged, but for those not ready to upgrade, we’ll offer some templates to help with the processes involved in project management for professional services. Resources managed under project management include teams, finances, technology, raw materials, equipment, intellectual property and more.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

And that’s why we talk about and document assumptions. Understanding the key project assumptions is also helpful for documenting the project scope in a proposal or for a contract. You will also need to have certain team members and key stakeholders present at milestone meetings and project review meetings to make effective decisions.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Construction project management relies on good planning, experienced contractors and powerful construction project management software. Check out our list of the best Procure alternatives of 2024 and find the right construction project management software for you. 5 Capterra review: 4.1/5 Our list goes from best to good.

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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. To do so, you’ll need a marketing implementation plan, a document that explains the steps and resources that are required to execute the marketing strategies that you defined in your marketing plan.

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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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