From ProjectManager.com Blog: Avoiding cost overrun is key to closing a successful project. The quality of deliverables and a timely execution can go out the window if the project is delivered over budget. Of course, it’s easy to say you’re going to keep…Read More
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From ProjectManager.com Blog: Software development estimation is an essential part of many projects. Even before the planning stage, it’s critical to create an accurate forecast of the project’s duration, costs and more. Despite its importance, software development estimation is often overlooked. Maybe that’s…Read More
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From ProjectManager.com Blog: It’s a cliché to say that projects rarely deliver as planned, but it’s only a cliché because it’s true. As project issues arise, it’s important to take action. But how do you know what action to take? That’s where an…Read More
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From projecttimes.com: As successful project management is integral to thriving in today’s environment, what could be considered a lingering recession or somewhat of a recovery, the company that can deliver project results with absolute assurance will lead the race. Since I’ve seen too many businesses with fabulous ideas and limited ability to deliver project results, I thought […]
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From ProjectManager.com Blog: Well-run organizations don’t fly by the seat of their pants: they’re constantly working on business forecasting and business planning. Every decision and every process is based on data obtained from business forecasting, business intelligence tools, market research and scenario planning….Read More
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From ProjectManager.com Blog: Today’s hyper-competitive world can be a tough place for many businesses. Large companies are always looking to produce better products while reducing their costs, customers’ needs evolve and the world economy fluctuates at large. In a sentence, your business will…Read More
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From ProjectManager.com Blog: You’ve been tasked to lead a project and create a project plan only to learn that it’ll be reviewed by a steering committee. Or maybe you don’t currently have a steering committee for your business but you’re interested in assembling…Read More
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From projecttimes.com: Projects come in all sizes, and in most cases larger projects come with more potential complications. This is also true when projects involve multiple individuals and organizations. Successfully managing a project often means dealing with stakeholders beyond your immediate project team. Stakeholders are key to the success of any project, so identifying and managing stakeholders […]
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From ProjectManager.com Blog: You’ve probably heard that nearly half of all new businesses fail. According to the Small Business Association (SBA), 50 percent of businesses fail during the first five years and then over 10 years the percentage grows to 66. But what…Read More
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From ProjectManager.com Blog: Projects are designed to deliver a product or a service within a specific timeframe and budget, a process that the project manager oversees. If that person is a product manager, he or she may apply a product breakdown structure (PBS)….Read More
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Youker, R. (1991). A new look at the WBS: project breakdown structure. PM Network, 5(8), 33–36
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