Check the history about how similar projects were estimated.
Partial WBS is also an option.
Sometimes Expert Opinion is the best answer.
It should be based on the Solution Architecture.
It should take bottom-up approach.
Divide and rule. Make it modular.
(Development) Language does matter.
Offshore can reduce costs but not all the times.
Make sure that what-if scenarios are identified
Feature and price breakdown are necessary [...]
Most important part while starting any project is to decide the prime goal that the project is expected to achieve. Ideally, Project owner should undertake this exercise. It can be achieved by getting engaged in brainstorming sessions with different stakeholders.
Here are 11 steps that will help the project owner get that clarity.
Form a group of [...]
What information should a project manager provide to his management? How would he gain the cooperation on the projects he is managing?
Here are some tips on this:
If you have Key Result Areas and processes defined in the organization, fair. If not, ask the management what information they want to know about the project and when [...]
Do you make optimum use of all of the available resources? Perhaps No – Here are some thoughts on it:
You can either waste time trying to master something you
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Utpal Vaishnav is a project manager, lifelong learner and an executor based in Western India.
