Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 12, 2024

Risk management is a staple skill of project managers. As the project environments we work in get more and more complex, with greater levels of uncertainty and more transformative, disruptive projects, being able to deal with risk remains top of the list of desirable skills for managers in all areas of business.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Before you’re able to analyze the risk in your project, you have to acknowledge that risk is going to happen in your project. By planning for risks, you begin the process of knowing how to identify, monitor and close out risks when they show up in your project. Part of that process is risk analysis.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 21, 2019

Good cost estimation is essential for keeping a project under budget. Many costs can appear over the life cycle of a project, and an accurate estimation method can be the difference between a successful plan and a failed one. Estimation, however, is easier said than done. Projects bring risks, and risks bring unexpected costs.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Those estimates must be accurate or it can lead to a failed project or cut into the contractor’s profit margin. Project management software is better at forecasting the details of the project correctly and then executing that project to ensure it’s delivered on time and within budget. Contractors bid for jobs.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 6, 2022

Coming up with a great idea is only the beginning: t o realize it, you need a project execution plan (PEP). A project execution plan is a document for executing projects that helps you strategize, come up with project management processes and put the whole thing into action. What Is a Project Execution Plan (PEP)?

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

What is a Risk Register? A risk register is a tool in risk management and project management. It is used to identify potential risks in a project or an organization, sometimes to fulfill regulatory compliance but mostly to stay on top of potential issues that can derail intended outcomes.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 3, 2022

Construction estimating is one of the most important parts of landing a construction project. That’s why you need construction estimating software to make your forecast as accurate as possible. Making the decision to get construction estimating software is the easy part. What Is Construction Estimating?

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MPUG

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Accurately estimating the duration of tasks is often a daunting challenge. From unforeseen delays to resource limitations, the inherent unpredictability of project activities can make accurate time estimation feel like an elusive goal. Project managers frequently grapple with uncertainties that can derail schedules and inflate costs.

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LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 4, 2023

I my first 15 years, I used single-point estimation to build project schedules. The next ten years I used ranged estimations with traditional Gantt chart project scheduling software tools – this was better but cumbersome. Ranged estimation has been around since the introduction of PERT and the three-point estimation method.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Project cost management software is a tool designed to help project managers and teams plan, estimate, budget and control costs throughout the project life cycle. Cost management is a cornerstone of project management and touches on resource management, cost control, cost estimating and much more.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Plan for project risks with this risk register template for Excel. Define risk priority and the potential impact for each. Risk is going to happen, but with this free risk tracking template handy, you can prepare for it and have a response already thought out and in place. Every project has risk.

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 11, 2018

Have you ever had an executive ask how long a project will take before the project started? Let's talk about the challenges of schedule estimates and three estimating techniques that can help us do a better job with our estimates. Lastly, we'll look at how to respond to future requests for estimates. unique risks).Use

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Any project manager with even a little experience knows that rarely are plans executed without a hitch, which is why a project review process is an essential part of the monitoring and control phase of the project life cycle. It does this by identifying issues, such as challenges, risks or obstacles that might hinder the project’s success.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 16, 2024

When managing a construction project, there are several key features that any construction software for Mac must have to prepare, execute and control the job. Task Management: Gantt charts can identify tasks and organize them, but teams often execute those tasks on task management tools, such as task lists, calendars and kanban boards.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Using project planning templates can help you schedule tasks, estimate budgets and allocate resources. You can even use project planning templates to help you manage your project, track progress and risks. To ensure your plans are well-managed during the execution of your project you’ll want to upgrade to project management software.

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 15, 2018

Life is filled with risks. Some risks occur slowly. Let’s look at how to evaluate risk velocity and why it matters. What is Risk Velocity? Risk velocity is the time to impact. Think of velocity as an estimate of the time frame within which a risk may occur. Why Risk Velocity Matters.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

To do this requires planning, estimating, budgeting, funding, managing project expenses and billing. It’s estimated by looking at historical data, such as past performance and using that information to predict future performance. Identify Project Risks All projects are risky endeavors. What Is Project Financial Management?

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LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Risk and uncertainty are inherent parts of all project work, making project risk management an important topic for teams to address. When studies tell us that easily half of all IT projects run over budget and past deadline , we see how easily risk turns into real trouble for projects and their organizations.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 26, 2024

After a change impact assessment and change impact analysis, organizations can make better decisions, allocate resources more effectively and reduce risks to the organization or project. Teams can execute their tasks on the list view or kanban boards to manage their workflows. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A budget is a document that’s mainly used to break down the costs of executing a project or running the operations of a business for a period of time and define a maximum spending limit for the procurement of resources. Estimated Cost: Here you can list the dollar amount of each cost you’ve previously identified.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 16, 2024

Learn how to create a timeline that can be used to visualize how tasks or projects will be executed over time, identify who will be responsible for completing them and identify milestones and deliverables. The best part is that it’s helpful for any type of team or organization that’s executing a plan regardless of its industry.

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Planio

APRIL 22, 2024

According to some estimates , PMs spend 90% of their time communicating with team members, sponsors, and stakeholders. An executive summary is your secret weapon when it comes to project communication. Jump to a section: What is an executive summary? How is an executive summary different from other project documents?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 12, 2024

Resource requirements need to be identified and allocated for those steps to be executed. Once one understands what resource requirements are in project management, next there is estimating what those resources will be and managing them. One must consider costs when estimating and managing project resource requirements.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Teams that use a transition plan will be able to proactively identify and address potential risks and uncertainties. ProjectManager’s Gantt charts execute a transition plan. The transition plan provides a framework that creates knowledge sharing, mitigates risks and sets and achieves expectations.

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Leading Answers

JANUARY 16, 2021

This article explains what a risk-adjusted backlog is, why they are useful, how to create one and how teams work with them. What is a Risk-Adjusted Backlog? A risk-adjusted backlog is a backlog that contains activities relating to managing risk in addition to the usual features associated with delivering value.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2024

This is used during the execution phase to ensure that there is a way to measure the project. Risk: Risks can be positive, as in opportunities, or negative, as in threats, which can occur anytime throughout the project’s life cycle. Compare Estimated vs. Actual Costs When making a project budget, all project costs are estimated.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Projects are made up of many tasks which are mapped out on a project schedule so they can be executed in a timely and organized manner. These task dependencies determine the order in which project tasks must be executed. This occurs in most projects where work needs to be executed sequentially.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Monitoring the Progress of Construction Activities As the construction team logs in their time as they execute their tasks, the general contractor can monitor the progress of those tasks on the construction Gantt chart. Estimate Costs & Resource Utilization for Each Task For each task, there are associated costs that you’ve estimated.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 7, 2024

Having this knowledge while still executing the project means that actions can be taken to get the project back on track, either by adjusting the schedule or the project scope. Estimated Project Cost: The total amount for all the costs that the contractor will cover as the construction project is built.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 15, 2023

Estimating Costs Accurately to Create a Project Budget Projects cost money. Accurate estimates of those costs can often impact the profit margin. Assembling the Right Team The project team is responsible for executing the project. Identifying Project Risks Projects are risky endeavors.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

There are even risk management advantages to using it as it allows for the early identification of potential issues through reporting and analytics. This helps architects execute complete projects efficiently by allowing them to schedule tasks, set deadlines and visualize dependencies. This means more proactive decision-making.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Now, those goals must be communicated to the team responsible for executing the individual tasks that will lead to achieving those goals. Having a strategy and executing it are two points that are very distant from one another. Strategic Roadmap Template Setting goals is only the start.

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JUNE 28, 2023

There are five phases in the project management process: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling and closing. Project monitoring and controlling occur in tandem with the execution phase in the project’s life cycle. Before we get to the steps to monitor your project, let’s put the concept into context.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This includes labor, but also equipment, materials and anything required to execute tasks. Estimate Costs Now that you’ve listed the resource requirements, you’ll want to estimate how much each of those will cost. Track & Control Costs Once the project execution phase begins, so does the monitoring and controlling phase.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 3, 2024

Being prepared for change helps to mitigate the risks associated with those changes. ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software with multiple views to plan change and execute it collaboratively across the organization. If the risks are worth taking, they must be identified and tracked until mitigated.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 6, 2024

Archiving timesheets gives managers historical data on labor costs that can help better estimate time and costs for future projects. It’s a great tool for planning schedules, executing tasks and managing work throughout a project’s life cycle. By doing this, managers can estimate the minimum time needed to complete a project.

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MPUG

JUNE 22, 2021

A recent survey of Microsoft Project User Group (MPUG) members found that one top concern for project managers using MS Project was how to manage issues and risks within the Project ecosystem. This is valid because topics like risk management can be contentious, and having multiple sources of the ‘truth’ does not help.

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