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Explore the fundamentals of project management, including planning, scheduling, communication, and team coordination. Perfect for beginners and anyone looking to build a solid PM foundation.

My Experience with Google’s Project Management Course on Coursera

10/27/2025 by backlogmazer
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My experience with the Google Project Management course on Coursera. What it’s all about, what topics it covers, how long it took me to complete, what I paid, and what I thought of it.

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Why I Rely on a Task Manager to Stay Organized

10/01/2025 by backlogmazer
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In this post, I’m going to walk you through why I’ve come to rely on a task manager to keep my life organized.

Categories PM Basics Tags David Allen, Getting Things Done, productivity, task manager, tasks, Todoist

What Is a Project Charter? Key Components and How to Create One

06/04/2025 by backlogmazer
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A project charter is the cornerstone document that kicks off any successful project, defining its purpose, scope, and objectives while giving teams the green light to move forward.

Categories PM Basics Tags asana, google docs, jira, microsoft 365, microsoft planner, notion, project charter, risk management, scope creep, smart goals

How to Use a Power Grid for Stakeholder Analysis

06/04/202506/03/2025 by backlogmazer
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The stakeholder power grid helps project managers figure out which stakeholders need the most attention.

Categories PM Basics Tags chart, power grid, stakeholder analysis

Scope Creep in Project Management: What It Is and How to Control It

06/04/202506/02/2025 by backlogmazer
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Scope creep is one of the biggest challenges project managers face, sneaking up on projects and throwing off budgets, timelines, and team morale when you least expect it.

Categories PM Basics Tags scope creep

RACI Chart Made Simple: Who Does What and Who’s in Charge

06/04/202505/28/2025 by backlogmazer
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A RACI chart defines who’s Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for each task, clarifying roles and improving project teamwork.

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