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11 Project management skills employers expect you to have

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Plus, there are technical skills we have to consider -- employers definitely look for those too. One in five projects is unsuccessful due to ineffective communication, according to research by PMI (The Essential Role of Communications, 2013). I think the area will grow in importance over the coming 10 years.

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Trello vs. Jira: In-Depth Software Comparison

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It’s a tool that can be used for any methodology due to its multiple project views. We’ll get into why ProjectManager beats Trello vs. Jira, but to be fair let’s do our due diligence. Users have also bought Trello for personal task management as it’s a simple way for individuals to manage tasks, set reminders and meet deadlines.

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Project Board in PRINCE2: Key Roles and Responsibilities

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This role is responsible for ensuring that the project delivers value to the organization by meeting business objectives and justifying the investment in the project. This role is crucial in ensuring that the project’s outputs meet user needs and are deliverable within the agreed timeframe, cost and quality.

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What Is ProjectLibre? Pros, Cons & Alternatives

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ProjectLibre is open-source project management software attractive to IT professionals due to its cost-effective solution. Open-source software attracts people who have a more hands-on relationship with technology, such as IT professionals. Let’s take a moment to review the key features that make up ProjectLibre. That depends.

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What Is a Technical Project Manager? (Job Description Included)

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There are many different project managers, but today we’re interested in focusing on just one, the technical project manager. Are you interested in becoming a technical project manager or are you in the market to hire one? What Is a Technical Project Manager? What Is a Technical Project Manager? Learn more.

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10 Best Job Tracking Software of 2025 (Free & Paid)

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Making sure that work is being done as planned and meeting deadlines is how projects stay on schedule. We review the top ones, including pros, cons, price and more to help one make the right decision. Project Monitoring: Used to track task progress to ensure they meet deadlines and adhere to budgets. 5 Capterra review: 4.1/5

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5 Types of project stakeholder (and how to manage them)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

They accept your meeting invites and then decline the night before. Review different ways to engage stakeholders and how you can switch up what you’re doing to better support them. That’s why stakeholders contribute : because they want the deliverables that are due at the end. They are busy. I’m busy too.