Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 10, 2022

In this article, I’ll explain what Estimate at Completion is for project managers, how to use it (because there are 4 different ways) and give you examples. Estimate at completion (EAC) in project management tells you how much the project will cost when the work is finished. What is the formula for estimate at completion?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Rough order of magnitude (ROM) can help you better estimate project costs. But what is ROM and how can you calculate ROM estimates? We’ll explain the process, define the term and detail the steps for making a rough order of magnitude estimate. But how accurate is a ROM estimate? What Is a ROM Estimate?

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Project Risk Coach

MAY 3, 2021

Do you ever feel like the Lone Ranger when working on cost estimates? Let's explore how to engage your team members and subject matter experts to improve your cost estimates. She facilitated an estimating workshop. The post 3 Ways to Improve Cost Estimates with Your Teams appeared first on Project Risk Coach.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 26, 2020

How to plan a fixed date project. Work out the end date ignoring the fixed delivery date, even if you do have to crash your analysis time into a shorter period and use estimates with a greater degree of uncertainty than normal. She writes: First, work out how much trouble you’re in. That’s why it is not a good idea. .

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The PERT chart is used by project managers to estimate the minimum amount of time that will be needed to close a project. This is done by examining the breakdown of the project and the connections there are between tasks, which also helps determine the amount of risk inherent in the project. These are called nodes.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2022

Software development estimation is an essential part of many projects. Despite its importance, software development estimation is often overlooked. Maybe that’s because it’s difficult to estimate properly. Let’s explore how software development estimation works and its techniques and tools. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Don’t forget to include a risk management plan. Budget: This is an estimate of everything in your plan and what it will cost to complete the project over the scheduled time allotted. Create a Schedule: Make a timeline for the project by estimating how long it will take to get each task completed. They have a goal.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 29, 2021

Risks matter. That’s the point of risk management: thinking about what might go wrong before it does, so you can put a plan together to deal with it if it does. However, at the beginning of your project when your risk log is empty, it can be a bit of a challenge to think of all the stuff that might need to go on there.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 12, 2022

To get to an answer that provides meaningful information, your Scrum Team first needs to decide how to estimate. As the Product Owner, you need to take the data from the estimated Product Backlog items (PBIs) and choose how to forecast a delivery date. Three Ways to Estimate. Exact Estimation.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

How to avoid scope creep. How do you do that? If they have any supporting materials (like quotes or estimates for the work that needs to be done) that might help the analysis, ask for those too. The change log is like a risk or issue log and in its simplest form is a document where changes and activities are written down.

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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. But there are some other advantages of learning how to make a timeline in Excel using our method.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 23, 2021

3 Is an Opportunity a Risk, Really? 4 How to Get Started 5 Tools for Identifying Opportunities 6 Think Outside the Box 7 Where Will You Capture Opportunities? Project managers may use qualitative and quantitative risk analysis to evaluate opportunities. Is an Opportunity a Risk, Really? Table Of Contents. True or False?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 3, 2024

When managing projects, change management helps to avoid its negative effects, and a change readiness assessment is one of the ways how it does this. Being prepared for change helps to mitigate the risks associated with those changes. The first step is understanding what is a change readiness assessment and how and when to conduct one.

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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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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We define the term and list the types before going into how to conduct a project management review. It does this by identifying issues, such as challenges, risks or obstacles that might hinder the project’s success. That doesn’t mean there’s only one way to do a project review. Therefore, a budget variance analysis is key.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Without measuring project progress, its impossible to understand how the project is unfolding and whether its on target. The earlier problems are spotted, the easier it is to implement corrective measures and reduce risk. The cost baseline acts as a time-phased budget that estimates the projects total costs.

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Project Risk Coach

APRIL 18, 2021

One of the reasons that project managers fail to properly estimate their projects is they miss key activities when developing their schedules. The post How to Create a Work Breakdown Structure appeared first on Project Risk Coach. Why does this happen? Lastly, distribute the WBS to your team for feedback.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2023

Technical failure: this creates a program integration risk as what you are building might not sit in the organization’s architecture any longer. Data about how far off the original estimates were is needed to make accurate forecasts. Resource collapse: either in the form of strikes or a key resource leaving.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 12, 2024

Google Docs Gantt can’t track all the details of project tasks, such as their percentage of completion, estimated costs and critical path activities , among many other things. Now, let’s learn how to make a Gantt chart in Google Docs. Or download our free Gantt chart template for Google Docs instead.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A project timeline is a project scheduling tool that’s used to estimate the total duration of a project from start to end by mapping tasks, deliverables and milestones in chronological order. Before learning how to make a project timeline in Excel, let’s review the final product to better understand how this tool can help you.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Before explaining how to make a construction phase plan, let’s first define the term and note some of the many reasons why one should use it. The construction phase plan will cover the job site rules and whatever necessary procedures are in place all of which are working towards reducing or completely eliminating risk.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2024

If you’ve been in the project management game for any length of time, you know how important it is to understand who you’re dealing with and how to keep things running smoothly. Here are 5 types of project customer that you may come across, along with some tips about how to manage your relationships with them like a pro.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

It is typically made up of four processes: resource planning, cost estimation, budgeting and cost control. Cost Estimation. The second stage, cost estimation , is a process that’s iterative—meaning that it’s designed to change as the project changes. Three-Point Estimation: Using this formula, you’ll get three figures.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 24, 2023

Although it’s impossible to predict the future, with these free risk management templates, you can better prepare for the unexpected and be more apt to keep your project on track. There are many project management templates that are designed to help you identify, respond to and track those risks. Learn more 3.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 23, 2024

Estimation is often viewed through the lens of techniques and tools. Understanding the human psychology behind estimation can lead to better team dynamics and, ultimately, more successful projects. This article delves into the psychological factors influencing Estimation and how to leverage them for better outcomes.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 16, 2024

Project pipeline management accomplishes this by standardizing processes, overseeing the project as it progresses, allocating resources effectively , using risk management techniques to identify and mitigate issues and clear communication between stakeholders through regular updates. All reports can be shared to keep stakeholders informed.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 28, 2021

Imagine you’re building something conceptual, but you only have a general idea of how to do so. This variation is often seen when contractors are hired for a very specialized task and can accurately estimate labor costs. The old saying is true: no risk, no reward. One of these is called a cost-plus contract.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 6, 2024

Download Excel File How to Make a Control Plan for Manufacturing When making a control plan for manufacturing, there are seven basic steps developed by cross-functional teams that understand the process being controlled and can identify more opportunities for improvement than a team dedicated to only one manufacturing aspect.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Project managers use resource tracking to ensure that the project is delivered on time and within budget by using data to optimize resource allocation, mitigate risks, improve project performance and communicate with stakeholders. Resource Tracking Resource tracking monitors how resources are assigned and used throughout a project.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Because of this, knowing how to make a Gantt chart in Word can be helpful. Learn more Before we dive into the step-by-step guide on how to make a Gantt chart in Word, let’s take a quick look at an example of a Gantt chart in Word. How to Make a Gantt Chart in Word Now let’s learn how to make a Gantt chart in Word from scratch.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

An event budget is the estimated costs associated with putting on an event. Prices for things change and there’s an inherent risk in putting together an event that can impact your budget. How to Create an Event Budget. Estimate Fixed & Variable Costs. We’ll help you avoid those pitfalls. What Is an Event Budget?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Skill #2: Managing risks Risk management is a core skill for a project manager, and one that I would hesitate to ‘outsource’ to a team member. So much of risk management is tied up in being able to see the big picture, and as a project manager you are best placed to do that. Then schedule around people, not tasks.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 15, 2023

Let’s look at 15 project management challenges and how to deal with them. Each challenge comes with advice on how to overcome obstacles and take your project management career to the next level. Estimating Costs Accurately to Create a Project Budget Projects cost money.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 11, 2024

Zombie Estimation is where a team mechanically assigns story points to tasks without a true understanding or engagement in the purpose and method of estimation. This process becomes a ritual devoid of meaningful discussion, insight, or reflection on the complexity, effort, and risks involved in completing a task.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2022

The need for a business case is that it collects the financial appraisal, proposal, strategy and marketing plan in one document and offers a full look at how the project will benefit the organization. How to Write A Business Case. Discern the risks and issues associated with each solution. They have a goal.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 22, 2021

The project manager estimates the resource requirement and creates open positions that get fulfilled by the resource manager. Estimate activity resources: Determine resources needed for carrying out project activities. Incorrect estimation of team’s capacity and availability. How to create a project resource plan?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

You could start off the list with everything that you know needs to be included (like all the broader project management activities such as risk management meetings and key reporting dates). As you do this, also estimate the resources these tasks are going to demand, to further assist in your scheduling. Project Schedule Example.

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