ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Learn how to write an impactful bid document by first understanding what the term means and when one is expected. Then well go step-by-step through how to write a bid proposal and even provide readers with a free bid proposal template for Word that they can download to help guide them through the process.

Construction 369

Construction Software Review Estimate Technical Review 369

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 14, 2025

Organizations that manage multiple projects need to understand the project prioritization scoring model. Without a project scoring matrix to help them select the projects that align with their business goals and when to implement them, theyre not managing but leaving everything to fate. Thats when project management software is needed.

Development Team Review 370

Development Team Review Technical Review Software Review Risk Management 370

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?

Software Review 459

Software Review Technical Review Estimate Monitoring 459

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Technology, labor, distribution and consumer demographics have all massively changed just in the last few years. Organizations are continually looking for leadership team that’s experienced in business process management (BPM). Management: This includes such processes as corporate governance , budget and employee oversight.

Process 418

Process Technical Review Software Review Manufacturing 418

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 15, 2025

We review the top ones, including pros, cons, price and more to help one make the right decision. Job tracking software is a tool or system designed to help businesses, teams or individuals monitor, manage and track the progress of tasks, projects or jobs throughout their life cycle. What Is Job Tracking Software?

Software Review 369

Software Review 2025 Software Technical Review 369

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You identify them, record them, monitor them and plan for them: risks are an inherent part of every project. Some risks are bound to become problem areas—like executing a project over the holidays and having to plan the project timeline around them. But first, what is risk management? What is Risk Management?

Risk Management 378

Risk Management Risk Planning Technical Review 378

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 16, 2025

Not all projects are the same, so project management software comes in different varieties. Smaller projects dont require advanced tools, but larger, complex projects or managing a project portfolio demands enterprise project management software. What Is Enterprise Project Management Software? Were here to help.

Software Review 370

Software Review 2025 Software Technical Review 370

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 10, 2024

That is certainly the case with Microsoft PPM (project portfolio management) products. But let’s give Microsoft project portfolio management products their due. Well review the best Microsoft PPM software and see what each can do and what it cant do. They tend to be expensive and complicated.

Software Review 369

Software Review Software Technical Review Project Life Cycle 369

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. Teams that use a transition plan will be able to proactively identify and address potential risks and uncertainties.

Planning 457

Planning Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 457

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The project management software is expensive, complicated and not collaborative. Let’s look at several open-source Microsoft Project alternatives and see what they have to offer, where they succeed as project management software and where they fall short. They often don’t have program and portfolio management features, but we do.

Software Review 418

Software Review Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software 418

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Project portfolio management (PPM) software improves project efficiency, leads to better resource utilization, and provides real-time visibility to keep projects aligned with business objectives. Lets see what Oracle project portfolio management has to offer by first defining Oracle PPM software and who should use it.

Software Review 368

Software Review Software Technical Review Risk Management 368

ProjectManager.com

JULY 24, 2024

Projects help execute those strategic plans, and organizational project management is the framework that aligns that work to the organization’s objectives. Let’s start by digging deeper into the definition of organizational project management and the various components that make it up. What Is Organizational Project Management?

PMO 466

PMO Software Review Logistics Government 466

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Welcome to my PMI Wicked Problem Solving review! Project management has so many challenges to solve every day, so having a toolbox of techniques (and the right attitude) will help you deliver projects successfully. I had not heard of Tom before, but he is a tech pioneer, facilitator, and TED speaker. It turns out you do.

PMI 459

PMI Technical Review 2021 Underperforming Technical Team 459

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Tech disruption is huge in our industry, so why not get ahead and show employers that you are ready to take the lead and can lead low-code app development projects? Business users, like project managers and teams, are using this approach to take some of the workload off application developers. Comparison of the two levels. Ideation 2.0:

Software Review 418

Software Review Technical Review PMI Certification 418

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 23, 2023

Recently I audited the Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management course from University of Virginia Darden Business School. It’s one of the most popular project management courses on Coursera. How I did this review I signed up for a Coursera free account and audited the class.

Technical Review 495

Technical Review Planning Certification Risk Management 495

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 25, 2025

Construction projects manage many different types of resources. What is quantity takeoff and when should this process happen in the construction project management cycle? Well address those questions, note who should be involved in the process, how to do it and why its so important. What Is Quantity Takeoff in Construction?

Construction 329

Construction Process Software Review Technical Review 329

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

What is a Risk Register? A risk register is a tool in risk management and project management. It is used to identify potential risks in a project or an organization, sometimes to fulfill regulatory compliance but mostly to stay on top of potential issues that can derail intended outcomes.

Risk 418

Risk Software Review Technical Review Risk Management 418

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. Normally we’d think of that in terms of the technical skills they need to deliver the project, like taking a course in a programming language or brushing up their system maintenance skills.

Risk Management 284

Risk Management Risk Technical Review 2015 284

Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As a project manager, you constantly juggle a million tasks at once. How can we find a better balance? This article will provide clear guidance on how to define and assign risk management roles and responsibilities for projects and programs. Project Manager What is the primary role of the project manager?

Risk Management 396

Risk Management Risk Underperforming Technical Team PMO 396

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Finally, we demonstrate how upgrading to project management software adds efficiency to the process. That’s why professional services firms use project management software. ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software with multiple project planning and scheduling tools.

Software Review 391

Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Consulting PMO 391

ProjectManager.com

MAY 7, 2019

This is often due to the various forces at play that impact decision-making, like those related to the project budget, schedule or resources. There’s a term to explain this idea: technical debt. If you’re about to embark on a new project, take a moment to read about what technical debt is and why you’ll want to avoid it at all costs.

Technical Review 326

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Leadership 326

ProjectManager.com

JULY 31, 2018

The business case shows how the use of financial and other resources are in support of a business need. A business case will be adaptable, fitting the size and risk of the proposal, but it will structurally be the same from project to project. Analysis with assumptions, what the costs and benefits will be, including risk.

Initiating 399

Initiating Technical Review Infrastructure Project Life Cycle 399

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Do you have a release manager on the team? It wasn’t until I worked in IT as a project manager that I had a lot of contact with the release management process. In this article, I’ll explain what a release manager does and what skills you need to make a success of this role. What does a release manager do?

Technical Review 457

Technical Review Software Review Cadence Software Developers 457

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Organizations have to explore the proposal and determine if its a good fit for them in terms of risk, reward, resources and so on. A feasibility report in project management is a detailed analysis that evaluates the practicality, risks and potential success of a proposed project before committing significant resources.

Technical Review 221

Technical Review Software Review Construction Infrastructure 221

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Contingency plans are used by smart managers who are aware that there are always risks that can sideline any project or business. If you’re not working on a contingency plan when you’re planning any enterprise, then you’re opening yourself up to unnecessary risk. How to Create a Business Contingency Plan.

Planning 393

Planning Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Government 393

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

It’s easy to get lost in the weeds when you’re managing a project. There are day-to-day operations that the project manager obsesses over, but they also need to see the big picture. Plus, we’ll give you tips on how to write a better one before showing how project management software can make the process even more efficient.

Technical Review 418

Technical Review Software Review Defining Risk Management 418

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2023

His ‘Managing and Saving Programs in a Changing World’ webinar covers 5 steps for project recovery. There are several things that can go wrong in program management: Business case deterioration: the program started off with a good business case but it no longer stacks up. Bring in technical specialists as required.

Underperforming Technical Team 440

Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Sustainability Estimate 440

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

If a business isn’t prepared for those responses, then they’re taking a great risk. It’s another arrow in the quiver to battle risk. Risk is always on the horizon and the better equipped businesses are to discern and prepare for them, the more likely they’ll be able to continue doing business in the future. Get Approval.

Technical Review 411

Technical Review Software Review Risk Management Risk 411

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 3, 2023

Below, we’ll define what a prototype is, why it’s important to make a product prototype and explore how to make a prototype. Along the way, we’ll offer tips, particularly on how project management software can help you realize your idea and turn a product prototype into a successful product launch. What Is a Prototype?

Software Review 413

Software Review Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Manufacturing 413

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

When working in information technology (IT), an incident can shut down a network or server and stop work, which is why IT incident management is so important. Before we go into the process of IT incident management, let’s first understand what the term IT incident means and how IT incident management is defined.

Software Review 459

Software Review Technical Review Risk Management Executing 459

The Lazy Project Manager

AUGUST 12, 2024

It’s time to upgrade your use of artificial intelligence (AI) to manage projects if you want to keep pace with your peers. A new Capterra study of project managers worldwide* found nearly half (46%) are already using AI-enabled project management tools and expect to increase those AI investments by an average of 36% by the end of the year.

Artificial Inteligence 195

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Planning Software Review 195

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Two heavyweights in the project management software division. Known as project scheduling software, project portfolio management, project planner and more, but which is the champion or is there a dark horse in the wings to steal the title? These are both widely used project management tools, but that doesnt mean theyre without issues.

Software Review 273

Software Review Software Technical Review Aerospace 273

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

We gathered 57 of the top AI in project management statistics to help understand this key development in technology. Recent advancements in tech have changed how project managers work in 2024. Here are some other top project management statistics worth knowing. Will AI replace project managers?

Artificial Inteligence 403

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review 2028 PMI 403

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Project management, PMO work, in fact most management and office-based jobs are perfectly suited to remote work. If you want to become a remote employee on a more permanent basis, you have to ask for it, so let’s dive into how to ask to work remotely. How to convince your manager to let you work remotely.

Technical Review 349

Technical Review Software Review 2020 Transportation 349

ProjectManager.com

MAY 30, 2024

We’ll explain that first and go into the various features this technology-driven business intelligence tool has and what they can be used for. Businesses without a project management system with task, resource and cost progress data, the reports aren’t trustworthy. Power BI is a tool that delivers that information.

Technical Review 465

Technical Review Software Review Manufacturing Retail 465

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

That requires work, of course, and a lot of coordination between departments, which can be streamlined by project management software. Some examples of marketing strategies that can be part of a marketing plan are online advertising, email marketing, content marketing, social media management, events, etc. What Is a Marketing Plan?

Planning 417

Planning Software Review Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 417

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 25, 2020

Are you biased as a project manager? In this article we’ll talk about the different types of bias in project management. A project manager is the linchpin of a successful project. Let’s look at what heuristics and biases exist in management and what we can do to reduce their impact on our projects.

Technical Review 493

Technical Review 2007 Finance Estimate 493