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4 project management processes you can automate
Project management processes are the cornerstone of any well-organized initiative. When automated, they allow you to minimize repetitive tasks and increase efficiency. Automation is not an option, but a must to stay competitive. By leveraging technology, you can delegate the most tedious tasks to software, reducing human error and freeing up your time for what…
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How important time management is for better productivity
Good time management skills can help in every area of people’s lives. CONTENT What is time management? Benefits of time management 1. Less stress 2. Better work-life balance 3. Improved concentration 4. Less procrastination 5. Increased energy levels 6. Improved work quality 7. More opportunities 8. Better work image 7 tips for successful time management…
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Make or buy? How important the Project Manager is in decision making
“Make or buy” is one of the strategic choices that project managers face in project management. CONTENT Make or buy: 6 factors of decision making 1. Existing skills 2. Potential skills 3. Revision time 4. Cost evaluation 5. Quality comparison 6. Emotional reasons Make or buy analysis: project manager’s role Make or buy: strategic and…
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Time reporting: clarity and straightforwardness thanks to a software
Time reporting is a critical component of project management. CONTENT Why use time reporting software? How does software time reporting work? 1. Addition of time entries 2. Time tracking 3. Reporting Choosing the right tool Time tracking provides a way to track the hours spent on individual activities and the overall project. The best way…
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Project variance: how best to manage it
Project variances are a real nuisance, and successful project managers must manage them as best they can. CONTENT What are design variations? Why is change management important? How to best manage the project variance 1. Initiating a change request 2. Evaluation of the change request 3. Analysis of the change request 4. Implementation of the…
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Sprint planning: how to plan it to achieve your goals
Sprint planning is an essential part of the Scrum management process. CONTENT What is sprint planning? Sprint planning execution 1. Sprint planning meeting 2. Past sprints review 3. Establishing your sprint goal 4. Break down the objective into tasks Resource allocation 6. Setting a time period 7. Measuring progress 8. Sprint review Benefits of successful…
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Project management plan: how to make it
A poor quality project management plan is one of the main reasons for project failure. CONTENT Creating a project management plan in 9 steps Project management plan: Gather requirements from key stakeholders Project management plan: Define your project scope Project management plan: Create a work breakdown structure Project management plan: Project activity sequence Project management…
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Project management for public works
Project management for public works is crucial, especially considering the returns in such a construction project. Preventing costly mistakes becomes the number one priority. From planning and design to resource management, budget allocation, and more, project management for public works aims to keep the entire process efficient and on track. In this article, we will…
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Project management as Head Project Manager
Among the professionals working in the public procurement field, a particular role is covered by project management for the Head Project Manager (RUP – Responsabile Unico del Procedimento, in Italian). But what is it all about? What are the specific tasks of this position? Let’s discuss it in this article. CONTENT Who is the Head…
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Executive summary: What it is and what it is for in project management
Executive summary, what is it? It’s a question every good project manager should be asking. Time Magazine reports that 55% of people read content for as little as 15 seconds, which is also true in the case of project management. Attention levels are at an all-time low, including those of potential investors and project stakeholders.…
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How to measure project performance
Measuring project performance is an expectation that any business effort comes with. CONTENT Why is it important to measure project performance? Celebrate successes Find areas where improvement can be made Make organizational decisions Metrics for measuring project performance Cost calculation Meeting deadlines Return on investment Earned Value Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA)…
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Cost estimating in project management
What cannot be missing in a healthy project management is cost estimation, an essential element for the success of a project, although often unjustly neglected. CONTENT What is cost estimation in project management? 4 project cost estimation techniques 1. Analogous estimating 2. Parametric estimating 3. Bottom-up estimating 4. Three-points estimating A poorly conceived budget leads…
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Tangible benefits: What are they? Do you know them all?
In project management, we constantly ask what allows us to create value for stakeholders, which involves considering tangible benefits. CONTENT What are tangible benefits? Tangible benefits management process Tangible benefits definition Benefit organization Tangible benefits implementation and monitoring Benefit evaluation How to evaluate tangible benefits Not all financial benefits are the same, so it is…