Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 26, 2021

The Pro+ edition is aimed specifically at project managers needing to create timeline slides for executive briefings and project reviews. In this review of Office Timeline Pro+, I’ll share the pros and cons that I found from using this tool. You color-code the background and then pop in the tasks. Product: Office Timeline.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 6, 2022

I’ve spent several hours reviewing the exam simulator from Management Plaza (MPlaza) and I can confidently say that it’s great. In this PRINCE2 Practitioner Mplaza exam simulator review, I’ll tell you: Whether the software is worth the hype (spoiler: definitely!). The Practitioner simulator is not a standalone software tool.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Your project time management plan is not static, and must be reviewed and revised throughout the life cycle of the project. Whether that’s with a to-do list, or more robust project management software, you can prioritize tasks, identify dependencies and set milestones to help track progress. Why Is Project Time Management Important?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 25, 2022

How often have you thought: "This Sprint Review is useless and boring!" or "We are just reviewing. How can you avoid poor Sprint Reviews? In this blog post, I will provide some facilitation tips and answers based on my experience and. The purpose of the Sprint Review is to gather feedback on the. Let's skip.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 14, 2021

This is best executed with the help of project scheduling software. In fact, sometimes there are only deliverables and a due date to go by. A workback schedule operates by way of bookends: the project start date and the project due date. Set Due Dates and Dependencies. Five Essential Tips for Creating a Workback Schedule.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Don’t spend any money until you’ve read my review! I’ve spent several hours reviewing the exam simulator from Management Plaza (MPlaza) and I can confidently say that it’s worth the investment. You have the option to mark a question for review if you are not sure. The software includes: 865 root questions.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 12, 2024

In this article we’ll look at tips for risk management, the role of the risk log, how risks relate to issues and share some project risk examples. 7 easy tips for improving risk management I know you want those risk management tips, so let’s get to those now! What is project risk management? What is a risk log for?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 11, 2020

In this review of Office Timeline Pro, I’ll share the pros and cons of the PowerPoint plugin. Summary review of Office Timeline: Office Timeline is a simple way of creating timelines for anything from inside PowerPoint or your browser. The software compares the version you created to the new version, and tell you there is a difference.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 3, 2022

In this article I’ll share 15 tried-and-tested tips for effective project communications. I color-code the date column too, with red, amber and green to show whether the delivery is on track, at risk or needing serious management attention. This is one of my top project team communication tips. Bonus Tip: Use video.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 27, 2021

Project management software gives you the flexibility to adapt quickly to changes in supply and demand. ProjectManager is a cloud-based software that delivers real-time data to help you make more insightful demand management decisions. Either way, you lose money due to poor demand management. Key Elements of Demand Planning.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Here are 15 task management tips for effectively doing your work. 15 Tips to improve your task management skills 1. You can’t do that without software. You add the task to your task management software and allocate it an owner at the point of typing it in. Use a task or action log How do you manage tasks at work?

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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. Twproject is project management software that’s not only for the project managers but also for the rest of the team. Let me tell you why. General Information. Kanban view.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Yes, thanks to project management software and a Gantt chart for project portfolio management you can manage multi-projects without long hours of program management or project portfolio management (PPM) training and experience. 5 Essential Tips for Better Multi Projects. Capacity planning. Project scheduling. Project planning.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In this article, I’ll share my 12 top tips for exam success. It’s a huge help with exam techniques such as managing your time and using the ‘mark for review’ option. Review the questions you got wrong, using the helpful references to understand what the right answer should have been. It doesn’t have to be tough. Be consistent.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 9, 2021

In this review of Sciforma, I’ll share the pros and cons of this enterprise-centric project and portfolio management tool. Summary review of Sciforma: Sciforma is a PPM tool that has powerful portfolio management features and will level up your PMO. Sciforma’s strength is in being a portfolio management software.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 6, 2024

While project management software is the best solution for managing project time, templates can also help. ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software that has time management features, such as secure timesheets that can easily track time spent on tasks as well as the associated labor costs.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

We have a few tips that will help you schedule your resources better. 5 Tips for Great Resource Scheduling. If you’re looking to schedule resources properly, then you’ll want to follow these tips. Depending on your resources, demand and capacity, due dates might need to change or even be delayed. List Tasks.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 7, 2023

It’s hard to know what they are looking for in the Sauce & Spoon case study, so if you’re working through the course, here are some tips as you prepare to submit your capstone assignments. For more general tips on how to earn the Google project management certificate quickly, read the story of how I passed the certificate in a week.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 15, 2021

Construction projects demand regular, detailed reporting during execution, so you can review and analyze your progress. Keeping good records is critical for any project, especially in construction, which is another reason to look into project management software that can store your digital files. Create Reports in Seconds.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

ProjectManager is an award-winning project management software equipped with a full suite of project planning, scheduling and tracking tools such as Gantt charts, kanban boards, workload management charts and many other features to help you manage projects from start to finish.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

In this article we’ll look at why minutes are worth doing and then dive into the 10 simple tips for taking effective meeting minutes. 10 Tips for writing meeting minutes Here are 10 tips for meeting minutes that will ensure your documents are a good record of what actually happened, without taking up too much of your time.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 10, 2020

Common refrains include: “What’s the code to get into this video call,” or “Is my microphone working?”. To help you avoid common problems and to ensure that you get the most out of your virtual meetings, we’ve put together seven tips to help you and your team. Tips for a Successful Virtual Meeting.

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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? Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 18, 2023

To further help, there is a change order template included and, of course, how construction project management software goes even further. ProjectManager is online construction project management software that helps you track change orders in real time. Review Project Plan. What Is a Construction Change Order?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 25, 2018

I was approached by the people at Reason8 to try their meeting transcription software, and together we decided the best test would be to do a market comparison and review similar tools. Enter… Meeting Minutes Transcription Software. And settled on reviewing these three: Reason8.ai. I am a pen-and-paper girl. But – ta da!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 15, 2020

Here are 15 task management tips for effectively doing your work. 15 Tips for Task Management. You can’t do that without software. You add the task to your task management software and allocate it an owner at the point of typing it in. Use a task management app. How do you manage tasks at work? I just remembered things.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

If you’re working in software development, you know that the software development life cycle can often be frenetic. In software development, things rarely play out exactly as planned. And how can project management software help? How does that fit into an agile project? Why is it a better way to work? Learn More!

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Cost overrun is not cost escalation; that term is used to describe an anticipated increase in a budgeted cost, say due to inflation. It’s an unexpected cost, due to an underestimation during the budgeting process or another reason. Political-economic – This is due to strategic misrepresentation of scope and budget.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It can be helpful to compare estimates back to actuals to review how accurate the estimates were and inform future task planning. Keep on top of your different channels so that things don’t get missed or forgotten about – share tips like how to flag items, color-code calendar appointments or set reminders so nothing falls through the cracks.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

For this reason, there are many Gantt chart software alternatives, ranging from easy-to-use spreadsheet software such as Google Sheets or Excel to specialized project management software like ProjectManager or Microsoft Project. Why Make a Gantt Chart in Google Slides?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 23, 2024

To get the most out of a Gantt diagram, use project management software. ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software with Gantt charts that manage one or multiple projects in real time. To differentiate these different stages, the rows of the Gantt diagram can be color-coded.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 23, 2024

There are simple ways to track percent complete on your project, so you know what to input into your software. Percent Complete in your project software The percent complete method your software uses is down to whether it's an enterprise tool that integrates with timesheets or not. What is Percent Complete?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 19, 2018

This article, Slenke.com: How To Get Started [Software Review] , first appeared on Girl's Guide to Project Management. Slenke has been around since 2015, but you might not have heard of this Canadian-built project management software tool. My task lists are called ‘No Due Date’ and ‘Overdue’. Summary: Slenke Review.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 24, 2020

Why would you launch a new project management software tool when the market is so crowded already? The Agile Manifesto was written in 2001—which was the same year Rally Software was founded. Why is there so much software choice? What facilitation tips can you share? And why focus on improving agile retrospectives?

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 1, 2021

Here are 5 stress-busting tips for before your vacation so you can go away and enjoy yourself with confidence. Unlike me, who went on maternity leave just before a two-year software development project went live (that was some handover). So how can you get a proper break without your project falling apart without you?

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

ProjectManager is a cloud-based project management software that delivers real-time data, so you can catch issues before they become problems. To do this, follow these five steps: Define What Done Means: This includes completing the project with no defects, satisfying code requirements and conforming to client’s specifications.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 20, 2020

In this article I’ll share 15 tried-and-tested tips for effective project communications. I colour-code the date column too, with red, amber and green to show whether the delivery is on track, at risk or needing serious management attention. This is one of my top project team communication tips. Bonus Tip: Use video.

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