Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 24, 2024

As a project manager, we’re constantly tracking actions, risks, issues, and more – these are the bread-and-butter activities for project managers to keep the project on track. How I did this review I joined a live, instructor-led online training course in October 2024 and took the certification test. What is a RAID log?

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

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. We’ll answer these questions and provide a transition plan example to illustrate a real-life scenario.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Architects are one of the large group of professionals who are part of the construction project management process. 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?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Teamhood is a Kanban project management system for teams. It’s a visual, flexible tool that is perfect for small and medium businesses who want to improve how they manage projects. Summary review of Teamhood: Teamhood is perfect for companies looking to work in more agile ways but without adding the overhead of ‘learning agile ’.

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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

JULY 16, 2024

Construction software is essential for general constructors to plan, manage and track projects. There are many options for construction project management software , but most run on PCs. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of the best construction software for Mac. What Is Construction Software for Mac?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 19, 2023

Some project managers think those names should describe a project’s purpose or its main goals, while others simply choose cool or catchy project names to lighten up the mood in the organization. While it can be challenging, creating project code names is a meaningful task that you and your team will value. Get started for free today.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Is your smartphone really that intelligent or is it just an example of advanced technology? Let’s review smart manufacturing and smart factories and explore some examples of smart manufacturing technologies. Project management software can be a tool for achieving these goals. What Is Smart Manufacturing?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 26, 2024

Construction projects must adhere to many codes and regulations. A building inspection is a review of the work done on a construction project by a building inspector, who is employed by the city, township or county in which the project is located. ProjectManager’s powerful Gantt charts help comply with code regulations.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Every project is different, of course, but the differences when managing software development projects are especially so, due to its distinct life-cycle processes. What Is Software Project Management? Software project management is the planning, managing and tracking of software development projects.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Microsoft understands that project management is a critical function of many organizations. That’s why there are so many Microsoft project management software. But what is the right Microsoft project management tool for your organization? Why Are There So Many Microsoft Project Management Software Alternatives?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Developing software, like any project, is complicated and littered with roadblocks. A bug is a problem with a feature or the functionality of the software, which needs to be fixed before it can be shipped to customers. Get your free Bug Report Template Use this free Bug Report Template for Excel to manage your projects better.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 24, 2023

If there’s one thing you can be certain of when managing a project, it’s change. 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. However, templates can only do so much.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2024

Plan as thoroughly as you like, you’re still going to face problems, even if you use project planning software. Risks are a bit different than issues; risks are issues that haven’t happened yet. By identifying what risks are probable, you can prepare for them and have a response in place if and when they show up in your project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 22, 2023

Are you ready to dive into my Google Project Management: Professional Certificate review? I’ve done a lot of project management training in my 20+ years as a project manager, and those courses helped me understand the skills, tools and techniques required to succeed leading projects.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 9, 2022

Let’s take some time to define what a stakeholder is, examples of stakeholders and free stakeholder templates that can help with stakeholder management. A stakeholder is a person, like any other member of the project, and some will be easier to manage than others. Stakeholder Examples. But what is a stakeholder?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 20, 2023

If you are starting to write one, and want some sample text for inclusion in your own, I’ve shared loads of tips and examples below. A Charter tends to be longer, more formal and it serves a particular purpose in project management land which is to confer authority on the project manager. It can be as formal as you like.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Asana vs. Monday is a matchup made for project management professionals. Asana vs. Monday are both similar project management tools. They have features, such as project tracking, workflow automation and other standard project management software features. Which one to choose? You can’t have both, so you want what’s best.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

When it comes to managing them effectively, understanding the differences between projects and operations is key. Ops managers want (and seek) stability so they can manage process performance. The status quo is good but project managers keep changing things! In my experience, that creates tension.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

You’re here because you’re interested in finding out whether the IBM Project Manager Professional Certificate is right for you? Summary review The IBM Project Manager Professional Certificate is a good CAPM® alternative or course to use towards your CAPM prep. Who is the IBM Project Management Certificate for?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Then we’ll outline what goes into an SLA so you can make one, with an example to flesh it out and make it more comprehensible. Whichever SLA is used, it should be reviewed and modified by the customer and legal counsel as they skew in favor of the supplier. Project management software can help you keep track of SLAs.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

We’ll end with a few examples of capital projects to make the concept more understandable. Because a capital project must be carefully managed, governments and corporations alike will use project management software to control the use of its resources and manage time. What Is a Capital Project?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 2, 2022

There’s very little risk, and at only $59, it’s worth giving Preceden a try! Software: Preceden. It’s a good choice for project managers and is a useful communication tool for professionals looking to share key dates and events with others in a presentation. Read my review. Read my review. Best value.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 1, 2024

ProjectLibre is open-source project management software attractive to IT professionals due to its cost-effective solution. It’s an alternative to commercial project management software, but is it better? The only way to find out the value of ProjectLibre is to use it to manage a project, and we did just that.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

In myriad ways, but for the sake of brevity we’ll examine seven examples of logical fallacies that should be avoided. In short, a hasty generalization is when you neglect to perform your due diligence. For example, let’s say you’re going to exploit what you see as a consumer need for some kind of widget. That’s normal.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 6, 2024

Projects are made or broken by how time is managed. Planning, scheduling, monitoring and controlling are all key elements of project management that work to ensure the time spent and progress made over the life cycle of the project is as efficient as possible. Why Use Time Management Templates?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2022

It’s easy to find examples of high-profile projects that fail. This was largely due to the unforeseen increase in the cost of steel. The Airbus A380 was due to take to the skies in 2006. The international team did not use compatible design software which led to snowballing problems. billion to £10.9 Failure or success?

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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. Are you looking for an all-in-one platform to manage projects, To Do lists, timesheets, costs, and documents? Twproject (say: T W Project) could be the perfect fit for you.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 2, 2024

GanttProject is an open-source project management software that offers a free version of the popular Gantt chart tool for scheduling and managing projects. But GanttProject isn’t a scam, though it might not be the best choice for project management software. What Is GanttProject?

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 28, 2024

Buildertrend is construction project management software used by residential builders, from custom builders to specialty contractors and remodelers. This cloud-based solution helps to manage projects, reduce errors and increase customer satisfaction. Sadly, Buildertrend has no free trial and only some demo video clips online.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 4, 2023

A bill of quantities is an important document in construction project management. We’ll explain what a bill of quantities is, why it’s so important to construction project management and detail what should go into one. ProjectManager has Gantt charts to plan and manage resources. What Is a Bill of Quantities?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The professional services industry is large and to better understand it, we define the term and provide examples of professional services firms. Finally, we demonstrate how upgrading to project management software adds efficiency to the process. That’s why professional services firms use project management software.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

A project manager’s job isn’t just about managing the work. Part of a resource management plan is to build the skills of your team. However, you should also consider how good they are at doing the work of projects – project management. Risk management is a great example. Identify project risks.

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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

JULY 2, 2024

Gantt charts are one of the most versatile project management tools there are as they can help plan, schedule and track projects. However, not all Gantt chart software has the features needed. That’s why we’ve reviewed some of the best Gantt chart software alternatives to help make a more informed decision.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Scope creep in project management is where additional requirements are added to the project, beyond what was originally agreed and these additions are not formally authorized. Scope creep is the more common term but you might hear both, especially if you are working in software development. What is scope creep? What causes scope creep?

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Planio

OCTOBER 14, 2024

As team leaders or project managers, we need to do better. Why it’s so important to understand your own biases 12 unconscious bias examples (and how to overcome them) 1. As a manager, you want to get the best out of your team to boost productivity and achieve the best results. You risk making poor financial decisions.

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