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Project Management Trends [2022]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Project management trends shape our profession. Trends come and go, or they stay with us and evolve into new ways of working that stick around and become “the way we do things around here.”. So what are the emerging trends in project management that are going to shape how you do your job in the future? Embrace the trend.

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How To Be An Estimating Superhero

Rebel’s Guide to PM

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. OK, I get it.

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Estimate at Completion: A Complete Guide + Template

Rebel’s Guide to PM

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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Project management trends and metrics that matter for 2025

Inloox

More structure and closer alignment with corporate goals This current trend is also due to the economic framework conditions: a better structured organization of work in the teams and departments allows projects to be aligned more closely with the company's goals.

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10 Free Project Portfolio Management Templates for Excel and Word

ProjectManager.com

The free project portfolio management template identifies trends and helps managers make more informed decisions when managing a portfolio of projects. The project scope statement is included to summarize the work that will be executed as well as resource planning and an estimate of the project’s costs.

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How to Use an S-Curve in Project Management

ProjectManager.com

By monitoring cost trends, teams can detect budget overruns early and take corrective action before financial risks escalate. Comparing planned vs. actual curves helps identify trends, delays or budget overruns , allowing teams to adjust as needed. This ensures the project remains financially viable.

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How to Use Resource Tracking Software for Projects

ProjectManager.com

Resource Forecasting Resource forecasting is a predictive process that helps project managers estimate the resources needed to complete a project or meet organizational goals. Resource forecasting involves the consideration of project deadlines, resource availability, skill sets, potential risks, current company data, trends and patterns.

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