Framework vs. Methodology
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Understanding the Difference Between Project Management Framework and Methodology

The project manager plays a critical role in making the selection of what project management approach to apply to a project. Their ability to choose the right approach can significantly impact the project’s success. Therefore, they need to know the difference between project management frameworks and methodologies. What is Project Management The Project Management Institute …

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Honoré LaFlamme

Project Management Benefits
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Key Benefits of Project Management for Business

Learn how effective project management can help achieve project goals, control scope, manage budgets, and mitigate risks to meet business objectives and enable competitive advantage. Top 5 Benefits of Effective Project Management for Business A global organization for the profession of project management, Project Management Institute (PMI)® defines project management as “the application of knowledge, …

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Megan Bell

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Enterprise PMOs (EPMO): The Key to Driving Business Strategy

Imagine you’re the CEO of a rapidly growing company. You’ve got a brilliant vision for the future but turning that vision into reality feels like herding cats. Projects are scattered across departments, resources are stretched thin, and despite everyone’s best efforts, your grand strategy seems to be losing steam. Sound familiar? When organizations need to …

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Zhiyan Xu, PMP®, CSM®

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Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Scope Management Plan PMP
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Mastering Scope Management Plan in PMP: A Comprehensive Guide

Project Management Professionals use a Scope Management Plan to map out the steps the team will follow to achieve the project’s approved goals. This plan is a powerful tool for keeping the project team on schedule and within budget. PMI, PMP, and Scope Management Knowledge Area Project Management Institute® (PMI) is a global professional organization …

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Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Project Scope Statement
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Crafting Effective Project Scope Statements for Project Management Success

Learn how to develop a project scope statement with clear project objectives as part of your tool kit for successful project scope management and be ready for project scope questions in the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam. Mastering the Project Scope Statement The project scope statement is the foundation of all project planning and execution …

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Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

control scope process
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What Is Control Scope Process: A Complete Explanation

Learn how project management professionals can master the Control Scope process to ensure project success by effectively managing scope changes. On this page: Mastering Control Scope for Project Management Professionals Why Scope Control is Important for a Project Managers Control Scope Process Scope Statement Control Scope Process Steps Tools and Techniques to Control Scope Common …

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Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Project Managers vs. Project Owners
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Project Manager vs Product Owner: Role Comparison

Although product owners and project managers may have overlapping strengths and skills, these positions have significant differences. At a high level, a project manager ensures project elements, including the scope, schedule, budgets, risk, and more, usually functioning in a traditional project management capacity. Product owners, on the other hand, typically operate in an agile or …

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Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Perform Integrated Change Control
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How To Successfully Perform Integrated Change Control

Managing change well can make the difference between keeping your project moving in the right direction and confusing and frustrating team members. Change can come from many directions, flooding your processes or trickling in one drop at a time. By mastering the flow of changes, you can maintain agility while keeping all stakeholders happy. Here’s …

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Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO