Managing a project efficiently often comes down to having the right tools at your disposal—and that includes documentation. Whether you’re planning, executing or closing a project, project management forms help standardize processes, track progress and ensure accountability. These essential documents…
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Business environments thrive on efficiency and organization. They are the keys to successful project execution, team collaboration and administrative workflows. Whether you’re managing complex projects, drafting proposals, tracking budgets or documenting standard procedures, having the right tools at your disposal…
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Creating an IT strategic plan is a vital step for organizations looking to align their technology initiatives with broader business goals. As technology continues to evolve, having a clear, forward-looking strategy ensures that IT investments support long-term growth, efficiency and…
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Projects that employ contractors or work with suppliers and service providers need to manage their procurement process. This is usually started by an invitation to tender that the organization initiating the project will send out. Why do they send an…
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We say it all the time — change is inevitable. This adage is as true for projects and organizations as it is for everything else. Change can feel like an inconvenience or a response to unexpected trouble. And while this…
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Big construction projects are a coordinated effort between many different professionals. Suppliers and contractors have to be solicited, bids submitted and partnerships created. This essential process starts with a tender document. To understand procurement, one must first understand what a…
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Planning an event involves many moving parts, each generating costs that must be carefully tracked. Whether it’s venue rentals, equipment, catering or staffing, event planners need a structured approach to budgeting. Without a well-organized budget, costs can spiral out of…
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There are many projects, but not all are the right fit for an organization. Project appraisal is how one determines what is right for them. It’s like risk management or risk analysis to ensure that the approved project delivers benefits…
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Defining the project scope is a critical part of the project planning process. That’s because the project scope defines the boundaries of what will and won’t be part of the project work, which is essential when making the project budget…
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There’s a change order process to manage when there are requests for something new or altered in a construction project. A variation order is also instrumental in managing change. This is especially important in construction, where the project often undergoes…
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The scope of a project is the sum of all the work that needs to be executed. A project scope statement helps project managers define the boundaries of what will and what won’t be done. But scope statements aren’t just…
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Academic researchers use a research plan for their thesis, dissertation or grant-funded studies. However, businesses and corporations also use a research plan for market research and product development. Even government agencies, policymakers and nonprofits use it. But what exactly is…
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No project is wholly successful or a failure. Some aspects go well while others don’t. To ensure that the next project has fewer faults and more benefits, there’s something in project management called lessons learned. Let’s first define what lessons…
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