Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

It’s resource planning software that is perfect for professional services and firms that would benefit from the transparency of seeing where time is being spent. I’ve spent a long time looking at a number of resource management and capacity planning software tools and I loved this one. Hosting model: Cloud only. People planner.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Fluid is award-winning PPM software that influences your whole business for the better. Fluid has a smart take on getting project resources to track time because when you allocate a task to someone you can add how much time they have estimated to do the work. Tired of researching software products? I was impressed.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 14, 2022

A statistical model for estimating isn’t normally something I’d put in the ‘make my job easy’ box, but I might just have found one that works. He’s taken the PERT (Project Evaluation and Review Technique) estimating approach to the next level by letting you add a dash of professional judgement in with the numbers.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 10, 2022

A successful project starts with a successful estimate. All of these considerations are part of project estimation techniques. Estimation techniques are helpful for making decisions on the viability of your project. What Are Project Estimation Techniques?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 4, 2024

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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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2024

In short, a post-implementation review is a process to evaluate whether the objectives of the project were met. Post-implementation review is the last step in your project cycle and usually involves an independent party, which can act more objectively in making their determinations about how the project was run.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 12, 2022

This phase also includes planning and scheduling the scope and cost estimation by analyzing the job’s needs. The main reason for preconstruction is to ensure that you’re doing the due diligence before you start building. Our interactive Gantt chart helps you estimate costs, plan resources and organize tasks on a timeline.

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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. As noted, the rough order of magnitude is a technique to estimate project costs.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Like the general contractor, engineer or field crew, their work is made more efficient by the use of project management software. But is there project management software for architects? We’ve reviewed the best architecture project management software by features, price and the pros and cons of each.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Frankly it’s too hot, but it has made me realize one thing: I am no good at estimating. In fact, I’ve always known that I’m not good at estimating. The only thing I can estimate is time. In this article I’ll share estimating techniques for schedules and budgets: the kind of things we need to know to get projects done.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Project management software for small businesses is essential for delivering on initiatives and keeping companies profitable. But are there any differences between project management software for a small business and a larger one? What Is Project Management Software for Small Businesses?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2021

What is a ROM estimate used for? A rough order of magnitude estimate is used to give you a very high level view of potential project costs. Ideally, you’d be able to provide a definitive estimate, carefully created from loads of input from subject matter experts and plenty of research on past projects and their budgets.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Legal project management software isn’t something that one thinks of when seeking the help of a lawyer or legal professional. But legal issues in software project management can be handled securely and most law firms have project management software for legal work. What Is Legal Project Management Software?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 21, 2021

This includes sending out emails, requesting reviews, posting surveys and making phone calls. What Is Effort Estimation? In order to know a task’s LOE, you must practice something called effort estimation. These estimations are the foundation of sound project planning. Effort Estimation Examples.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Projects are planned, but for those plans to achieve their goals and for future plans to be more successful, a project review is necessary. That doesn’t mean there’s only one way to do a project review. We define the term and list the types before going into how to conduct a project management review. What Is a Project Review?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Tools that are embedded in construction project management software , such as Gantt charts and resource management, are key features to control the many phases of a construction product. Once you have that information, ask how long their part of the project is estimated to take. This is key for sound time estimation on your part.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Construction projects are more likely to succeed with online project management software. Why should general contractor software be the same? This list of the best construction management software for small a business reviews project management solutions aimed at small contractors. They’re not.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

This is a review of Twproject software used in October 2021. I have been compensated for my time in preparing this review but all views are my own. Twproject is project management software that’s not only for the project managers but also for the rest of the team. Add names and roles plus their estimated workload.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 9, 2024

Now, kanban boards can be found in many project management software tools, though one can also use spreadsheet software such as Excel or Google Sheets. Use Google Sheets to make a kanban board that can do some of the basic actions of kanban software. For advanced kanban software features, use ProjectManager instead.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 17, 2021

What is parametric estimation? Parametric estimating is a top-down 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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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

ClickUp and Monday are two of the more visible project management software products on the market. ProjectManager is an award-winning project and portfolio management software that has better features than either ClickUp or Monday and at a competitive price. While both are collaborative software tools, ClickUp has real-time chat.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 9, 2021

In this review of Sciforma, I’ll share the pros and cons of this enterprise-centric project and portfolio management tool. Summary review of Sciforma: Sciforma is a PPM tool that has powerful portfolio management features and will level up your PMO. Sciforma’s strength is in being a portfolio management software.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 16, 2024

Project management software is a valuable tool for managing your project pipeline. ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software that has roadmaps to help you manage your project pipeline. You’ll have made an accurate estimate of the project budget and now you have to keep to it.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 11, 2021

Try our software for free today! Project calendars must show more than important due dates. This information includes tasks, resources, baselines, due dates and more. Review with Different Filters: Before locking in your project planning calendar, you’ll want to review it from different angles.

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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. ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software that has time management features, such as secure timesheets that can easily track time spent on tasks as well as the associated labor costs.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 19, 2023

There are paper construction timesheets, they can also be recorded on spreadsheets or spreadsheet software. But most common on construction sites are cloud-based timesheet software, which are more efficient than paper or spreadsheet construction timesheets. There’s also the matter of accurate cost estimates.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 21, 2022

The software development life cycle (SDLC) is how it’s done in software development. What Is the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)? The software development life cycle (SDLC) is a process by which software is developed and deployed. Project management software helps you manage every phase of the project.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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. While using a template can be a feasible solution, it isn’t as powerful as project management software.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Read on to find out how it could help your agile team set effective sprint goals through better planning and estimating. Summary review of Chpokify: If you struggle with planning poker and agile estimating in a virtual environment, Chpokify is the answer. Chpokify makes it easy to share a common experience for sprint estimation.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software with powerful Gantt charts that help construction managers deliver projects on time and within budget. Critical path tasks can be plotted on a Gantt chart and some Gantt chart construction software products will filter the critical path for you.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 22, 2024

This is due to their versatility and ease of use and are now used by anyone, including individuals who need to manage their tasks. Traditionally, kanban boards were physical but now there are many kanban software alternatives you can choose from to make digital and online kanban boards. What Is Personal Kanban? Here’s how it looks.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 12, 2024

There are many free and paid software that can make a Gantt chart. They range from basic data visualization tools to specialized Gantt chart software with advanced project planning, scheduling and tracking features. In this blog, we’ll review the main pros and cons of making a Gantt chart in Google Docs.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Or, you can review the critical path and see if there are any activities that can be shortened by an influx of resources. This can even happen at the planning stage if the sponsor, customer or stakeholder insist on a due date that isn’t feasible. Our online roadmap software helps you identify and track your resource costs.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Let’s review each of the four task dependency types to understand how they affect project scheduling and task management. Our project task tracking template is a great place to list all your project activities as well as their dependent tasks, assignee and due dates. In Review: How to Estimate Tasks and Dependencies.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 16, 2024

Once you create this Excel project timeline, you can use this template to estimate future project timelines using project tasks and due dates. Continue to edit the timeline in Excel by color coding projects or tasks, such as assigning a different color for each team or individual who will be executing the work.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 21, 2022

Creating and managing a project budget can be a daunting task, but it can be easy if you use the right project budgeting software. All of those moving parts and fluctuating costs can be better tracked with an online project management software like ProjectManager. Why Should You Use Project Budgeting Software? Learn More!

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