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Shubham is a writer at Capterra, specializing in project management. His focus is to guide project managers from planning to execution and beyond. His expertise also spans construction, manufacturing, and other related topics. Outside work, Shubham likes to explore the depth of Urdu poetry and enjoys his time with his dog.

Published March 13, 2024
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Project managers sometimes find themselves navigating the tricky waters of budgeting, juggling tight margins with high expectations. In fact, 54%* of them pinpoint budget management as one of the biggest hurdles they've experienced in the past 12 months. This is especially true in construction and engineering, where the precision in forecasting costs and timelines can make or break a project.
Published November 8, 2023
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From seasoned project management professionals to newcomers, the challenges of project planning often lead to overwhelming stress and uncertainty. There are tight budgets, impossible deadlines, and insufficient resources to complete the work. You're in the majority if your projects are often late or cost too much.
Published October 30, 2023
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As someone involved in project management or cost estimation—particularly in fields like construction, engineering, or software development—you're already aware of how crucial precise cost and time predictions are. Your project's success often hinges on these estimates.
Published September 13, 2023
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If you're a project manager overwhelmed by the daily challenges of overseeing tasks, deadlines, and budgets, you're not alone. In fact, 75%* of project managers are in the same boat, juggling multiple responsibilities that demand time and attention. What if there was a tool designed to ease this burden, offering a comprehensive visual aid to track your project's progress and efficiently allocate resources?
Published September 5, 2023
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Project managers are the ultimate multitaskers, often juggling dozens of initiatives in fast-paced environments across multiple communication channels. So whether you're brand new to leading projects or a seasoned pro looking to brush up and build on the basics, this is the essential guide to help you out. We'll cover everything from foundational project management principles and stages to methodologies, tools, and trends.
Published July 26, 2023
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The world is shifting toward green initiatives, with a whopping 76% of project managers highlighting the crucial role of sustainability in supply chain strategies.* But the benefits of sustainable project management extend far beyond logistics. It can boost project efficiency, reduce costs, and most importantly, contribute to a better environment. As people are becoming more eco-conscious, various industries are joining this green revolution.
Published July 19, 2023
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Your responsibility shapes your reputation, and your projects are your responsibility. Keeping projects on track, maintaining project team cohesion, and meeting stringent deadlines isn't just a delicate balancing act—it's the currency of your professional standing. With 71% of project managers underscoring the importance of timely project delivery in their annual reviews*, mastering time management becomes a non-negotiable for success.
Published May 2, 2018; Modified May 1, 2023
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Have you ever purchased something (be it offline or online) only to get home and find the product defective? You wanted to try out this new item right away, but now you have to go through the process of returning that item.
Published April 7, 2023
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Change is inevitable in any project. But too many unforeseen changes can take a project off its planned discourse and create uncertainty and resistance amongst team members. Your inability to control the changes could also lead your stakeholders to question your capability as a project manager to lead the project to success.
Published January 30, 2023
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Are you a business leader or project manager looking to set up your projects for success from the get-go but constantly overwhelmed by the barrage of tasks and responsibilities that come with overseeing a team and ensuring project deliverables are completed on time?
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