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Do you prefer starting a Project from scratch or getting a handover from another PM?
I prefer starting from scratch. If taking over from another PM you have to complete a full health check to find anything going wrong and fix but also ensure nothing has been missed. Also need to understand why you are taking over ( i.e did anything go wrong etc , is any rework required ?) . This equRead more
I prefer starting from scratch. If taking over from another PM you have to complete a full health check to find anything going wrong and fix but also ensure nothing has been missed. Also need to understand why you are taking over ( i.e did anything go wrong etc , is any rework required ?) . This equates to more time and potentially cost and a possible slow down in delivery or complete stop during assessment.
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Just need to be careful on the forecast - if you are aware of a big change in forecast you may not want to wait for the forecast update to advise the relevant people
Just need to be careful on the forecast – if you are aware of a big change in forecast you may not want to wait for the forecast update to advise the relevant people
See lessIs there an Alternative to Microsoft Project?
Last used many years ago and its undergone acquisitions etc now https://www.ca.com/us/products/project-portfolio-management-software.html
Last used many years ago and its undergone acquisitions etc now https://www.ca.com/us/products/project-portfolio-management-software.html
What is the best day for a Project Go Live?
This assumes tehre is an element of choice - i.e it doesn't have to go in on a certain date. Think about quiet days - so any impact is reduced. If it goes wrong and fixes / rollback required just before a weekend may assist - assuming a weekend is quiet ! Main thing is to consider impacts and risks/Read more
This assumes tehre is an element of choice – i.e it doesn’t have to go in on a certain date.
Think about quiet days – so any impact is reduced.
If it goes wrong and fixes / rollback required just before a weekend may assist – assuming a weekend is quiet !
Main thing is to consider impacts and risks/issues and manage those effectively
See lessHow should I prioritize project tasks?
Also dependencies - are future tasks dependent ?
Also dependencies – are future tasks dependent ?
See lessIs there an Alternative to Microsoft Project?
I've used Niku in the past and much preferred this to Project - much more predictable in behaviour
I’ve used Niku in the past and much preferred this to Project – much more predictable in behaviour
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