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The secret weapon to precise project planning: Parametric estimating (with examples!)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

What is parametric estimation? Parametric estimating is a form of project estimation that works for time, resource and cost estimates. It uses parameters (characteristics) to create estimates based on what you already know, so in that respect it’s useful for a project manager because it’s reliable.

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Free Google Sheets To-Do List Template: Create Plans Online

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This free Google Sheets to-do list template helps team leaders such as project managers or business managers assign tasks to their team members and track their percentage of completion, priority level, estimated cost and notes. Kanban boards, on the other hand, are perfect for managing the various stages of a workflow or process.

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What Is a Transition Plan? Example & Template Included

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This is where a transition plan can help provide structure to the chaos. A transition plan is used in many industries. In project management, a transition plan can help a project move successfully from one phase to the next, onboarding a new team member or transferring one team member to a new position and/or department.

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Business Process Improvement: Steps & Methodologies

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As such, business processes need to be constantly evolving to adapt and bring satisfaction to the customer as efficiently as possible. Organizations are continually looking for leadership team that’s experienced in business process management (BPM). Before we can improve the business process, we must first understand it.

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Project Review Process: A How-to Guide

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Projects are planned, but for those plans to achieve their goals and for future plans to be more successful, a project review is necessary. The process includes collecting input from stakeholders, team members and sponsors to understand the project from different perspectives. Here are some of the key types.

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Quantity Takeoff in Construction: Process, Benefits and More

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General contractors have to accurately estimate the amount of those items to keep their profit margin. They do this through the process of a quantity takeoff. What is quantity takeoff and when should this process happen in the construction project management cycle? ProjectManagers Gantt charts help with quantity takeoff.

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Decision Tree Analysis in Project Management & Strategic Planning

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A decision tree analysis is a tool used in project management, strategic planning and other disciplines to help those in a position of authority to evaluate different courses of action based on possible outcomes and their associated risks. ProjectManager has Gantt charts to turn decisions into plans. What Is a Decision Tree Analysis?

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