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

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Looking for a specialized tool designed to integrate project management functionalities with financial and accounting capabilities? There are many project management accounting software on the market, but it can be difficult to decide which is best for one’s projects and organization. What Is Project Management Accounting Software?

Software Review 370

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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 Governance 466

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2024

Managing project stakeholders can feel like herding cats—each one has their quirks, demands, and personalities. If you’ve been in the project management game for any length of time, you know how important it is to understand who you’re dealing with and how to keep things running smoothly. They are busy. I’m busy too.

Technical Review 351

Technical Review Estimate Risk Management Initiating 351

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

JANUARY 10, 2023

Project meetings often feel as if they’re in the way of your work. If you’re not working from an agenda or you don’t manage those meetings, that can be true. But meetings are critical for project planning and team collaboration. What Are Project Meetings? Types of Project Meetings.

Software Review 545

Software Review Technical Review SCRUM Risk Management 545

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 462

PMI Technical Review 2021 Underperforming Technical Team 462

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Finally, we demonstrate how upgrading to project management software adds efficiency to the process. Professional services firms also customize or tailor their services to meet the specific needs of their clients. That’s why professional services firms use project management software. What Are Professional Services?

Software Review 391

Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Consulting PMO 391

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 4, 2025

Each of those tasks needs to be completed to meet certain quality standards. Method statements are commonly used in construction, engineering, manufacturing and high-risk industries, where detailed planning and risk management are essential. That gives project managers the tools they need to plan, manage and track work.

Software Review 354

Software Review Transportation Construction Risk Management 354

Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As a project manager, you constantly juggle a million tasks at once. This article will provide clear guidance on how to define and assign risk management roles and responsibilities for projects and programs. Ensuring that all of the risks are addressed can be a daunting task, particularly for larger, complex projects.

Risk Management 396

Risk Management Risk Underperforming Technical Team PMO 396

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Unconscious bias is particularly significant for us in a project management environment, where time pressures and quick decision-making often mean we lean into familiar patterns and assumptions. Lets explore how unconscious bias shows up in projects, the risks it poses, and what we can actually do it about so you can mitigate its effects.

Technical Review 235

Technical Review Lean Sustainability Construction 235

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?

Technical Review 384

Technical Review Certification Software Review PMI 384

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.

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Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Leadership 326

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 31, 2024

That requires project management software. ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software that has multiple construction planning views to ensure the project is delivered on time. Bidders then review the tender documents, assess the requirements and prepare their proposals.

Construction 369

Construction Software Review Estimate Technical Review 369

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

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 461

Technical Review Software Review Cadence Software Developers 461

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2024

I've seen project managers and other colleagues crash and burn. He seemed keen and we set up a meeting. Lots of senior managers. Telling them that he had a meeting with me and that as his software would be used by my company in the future that h e should meet them to explain about it. I also cancelled our meeting.

Underperforming Technical Team 301

Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Technical Review Leadership 301

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

I asked 570 project managers these questions (and more) to find out what life is like in 2024 for project managers leading multiple projects, to follow on from my research on the same topic in 2022. This wasn’t a survey about project portfolio management at the PMO level. So no change there.

2024 318

2024 PMO Governance Government 318

Scrum.org

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Uncertainty Performance Domain in traditional project management focuses on mitigating risks associated with a project's various environments—technical, social, political, market, and economic.

SCRUM 203

SCRUM Technical Review Risk Management Risk 203

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

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

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

When a project or product manager is in the planning stage, theyre scheduling tasks to meet a schedule and not exceed the budget. Equally or more important than meeting deadlines and avoiding cost overruns is acceptance criteria. The best way to do this is by employing project management software.

Software Review 347

Software Review Manufacturing Development Team Review Defining 347

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2021

Where is artificial intelligence taking project management? AI has turned up in the project management trends articles over the past few years and it’s now most definitely here to stay. The impacts of artificial intelligence in project management. PWC predicts that 80% of project management work will be eliminated by 2030.

Artificial Inteligence 524

Artificial Inteligence 2030 Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 524

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 14, 2020

It’s a cliché to say that nothing is constant except for change, but the adage certainly applies to anyone who has ever managed a project. Whatever the change, it must be managed and analyzed, then accepted or rejected. Change control is the process used to manage all these variables. Teams get sick. Weather gets in the way.

Controlling 498

Controlling Software Review Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 498

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

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 26, 2024

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. The building inspector will review the job site to ensure it complies with safety regulations and building codes. We explain everything you need to know.

Software Review 459

Software Review Technical Review Construction Retail 459

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

Project managers are often faced with the challenge of managing complex projects and ensuring that they stay on track. I’ll confess: when I started out as a project manager, this was a piece of jargon that honestly didn’t mean much at all? But what is an organizational process asset (OPA)? Think intranet or policy library.

Process 459

Process Technical Review Software Review Influencer 459

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

When managing a project there is always the triple constraint hanging over the project manager’s head like the Sword of Damocles. Cost overrun is not cost escalation; that term is used to describe an anticipated increase in a budgeted cost, say due to inflation. Avoiding budget overrun is key to closing a successful project.

Technical Review 347

Technical Review Software Review Budget Estimate 347

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The construction process is how projects in that field are broken into more manageable parts. Lets define those construction process stages and explain how to manage them. General contractors know that to manage those phases they require project management software. Lets review each of these stages. Lets see why.

Construction 269

Construction Process Software Review Infrastructure 269

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

I ask this questions in my PSM I and PSM-A classes, the most common answers that I receive include but are not limited to: I schedule and facilitate team meetings aka planning, review, retrospective, daily scrum. I manage the jira board. I create reports needed by the management team.

SCRUM 209

SCRUM Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 209

Binfire

JANUARY 13, 2025

The digital age has brought tremendous advantages to businesses, particularly in project management. However, with this increased reliance on technology comes heightened concerns about data security. As businesses adopt cloud-based project management platforms, understanding how these services safeguard data is crucial.

Artificial Inteligence 147

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Risk Management Certification 147

Project Risk Coach

JUNE 20, 2022

The Project Management Institute (PMI) released the PMBOK® Guide, Seventh Edition in July 2021. In this article, let's look at each principle and why each one matters with respect to managing risks. Be a Diligent, Respectful, and Caring Steward 2. Optimize Risk Responses 11. Table Of Contents. What are Principles?

Risk Management 195

Risk Management Risk Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 195

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2022

As project managers, it’s important that we know how to best support our development teams (and vice versa), especially in Agile environments. Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. In the Planning phase, the project manager also defines internal and external communications.

Technical Review 441

Technical Review Development Team Review Risk Management Agile 441

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2019

You also include how the project is going to be structured to meet the goals of the project, so it is a success. This free project charter template is what you’ll follow to create the document to present to a senior management person within the organization, usually called a business sponsor. First, it’s not a solo mission.

Technical Review 338

Technical Review Software Review Risk Management Executing 338

ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

Let’s review strategies and tools you can use, and learn how they can help you close that gap to promote successful project execution. We’ll hear from experts and review key takeaways that project leaders can immediately put into practice in their programs and projects. Manage Team. You need to manage their expectations.

Executing 516

Executing Project Life Cycle Software Review Technical Review 516

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 10, 2023

If you’ve been on LinkedIn recently, you’ve probably seen someone in your network sharing that they have earned the Generative AI Overview for Project Managers badge by completing a PMI training course. Read on for my review. It’s not aimed at any particular job type or role, and you don’t need any project management experience.

Generative AI 343

Generative AI PMI Artificial Inteligence Technical Review 343

ProjectManager.com

JULY 12, 2018

Managing a project can be complicated, especially when different departments have to work together. This can make project collaboration between departments difficult, due to differences in process and methodology. To create harmony between the various departments and parts of a project, project integration management is implemented.

Technical Review 321

Technical Review Software Review Project Life Cycle Monitoring 321