Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 27, 2020

If you are like many Project Management Professional ( PMP )® certification holders, you might be finding it hard to source enough quality learning materials for your Leadership PDUs. Leadership is one side of the PMI Talent Triangle, along with Strategic and Business Management and Technical skills. What are Leadership PDUs?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Disadvantages of teamwork can include conflict between team members, difficulty in making decisions, and feelings of isolation from the rest of the company if you’re not working closely with others on a daily basis. Better risk management 4. The project sponsor or senior executive then make the choice. It takes longer 5.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 22, 2022

What does it mean to be a great project sponsor? The project sponsor’s role is diverse. It’s far more than being a figurehead for the project. Below you’ll find 10 tips for being a good sponsor, drawn from Strategies for Project Sponsorship by James, Taylor and Rosenhead. Get the right project resources.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

TL; DR: How To Spot Successful Scrum Masters In this article, I unravel the secrets of what makes a Scrum Master not just good but amazingly outstanding. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Successful Scrum Masters also educate their teammates in applying basic facilitation techniques so they can cover for them.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

What are the project management skills that you really need to focus on today? I hear from project managers every week who aren’t sure what skills they should be building on. The way we do project management has evolved. That’s not to say that project management training is pointless.

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Scrum.org

MAY 15, 2023

The following article offers a primer to creating ChatGPT prompts for Scrum practitioners to get you started running. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? List strategies for resolving team conflicts and promoting a healthy work environment. Explain the benefits and drawbacks of different estimation techniques.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

If I’m honest it has been a while since I’ve worked on a project that has gone totally off the rails. What matters is whether it feels as if your project is under control and whether your stakeholders believe it is under control. Here are the 3 ways he set out to help you reel a troubled project back in. Work with your team.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 25, 2022

Ruth Pearce knows everything there is to know about motivating your project team. Why do you think motivation on project teams is so important? When we connect the goals of a project to those intrinsic motivators, we see amazing results. When you motivate someone, they engage more with the project. Ruth Pearce.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 5, 2023

Enjoy the following article on my excursion into creating Scrum Master interview questions with ChatGPT. ?? Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Question : Can you describe a situation where you had to facilitate conflict resolution within the Scrum Team? What was the conflict about, and how did you handle it?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2023

Let me tell you about a project decision that was awkward for me — then I’ll share some tips on how to do decision-making better. My project sponsor was on holiday in Canada. The easier part is always implementing that decision – after all, isn’t that what project managers do? We would delay the pilot.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Looking for a guide on project decision making ? I have a process to follow for straightforward project decisions. It’s like agile project management for decision making: taking small steps towards a larger goal. Next, break down the goal into smaller, more manageable pieces. It can help to reduce project risk.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Different cultures have different ways of communicating, and if you’re not aware of these differences, it can lead to misunderstanding and conflict. In this article, I’ll give you some tips about how to be aware of the impact of culture on communication at work and how to create an environment that is inclusive.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 25, 2019

Projects can be a hotbed of conflict. From the difficult stakeholder who wants to undermine the project’s success to a disagreement about a feature of a deliverable, project work lends itself to workplace conflict situations. And project managers contribute hugely to that because we go out and look for it.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Have you ever been a part of a project that just didn’t seem to be going anywhere? Requirements are essential for any project, yet they are often one of the most difficult aspects to get right, especially if you work in an environment where there are high levels of uncertainty or change. What are project requirements?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 31, 2022

“Mundane perspectives are given as much space as well-founded positions,” they write, commenting on change management theories. How To Manage Change Your Own Way. Or it might be that in the past they had no reason to trust management who then went on to go back on their word and make lots of redundancies. Dealing With Conflict.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

And so, we were not at all surprised to see that at IIL’s November International Project Management Day Virtual Conference , the most attendance in any one session was at the panel discussion on, you guessed it: AI. What does it mean for me in my role as a Project Manager? Scenario-Based Prompts.

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 20, 2022

The Project Management Institute (PMI) released the PMBOK® Guide, Seventh Edition in July 2021. In this article, let's look at each principle and why each one matters with respect to managing risks. Create a Collaborative Project Team Environment 3. Table Of Contents. What are Principles? Focus on Value 5.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Frohnhoefer In today’s competitive job market, professional certifications hold substantial value, particularly in specialized fields like project management. The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification stands out as the gold standard, recognized, and respected worldwide.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

And so, we were not at all surprised to see that at IIL’s November International Project Management Day Virtual Conference , the most attendance in any one session was at the panel discussion on, you guessed it: AI. What does it mean for me in my role as a Project Manager? Scenario-Based Prompts.

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Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2023

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Rant: Scrum Masters are no Project Managers ! ? ? ?? Estimating Effort : The Developers may negotiate the effort required to complete each Product Backlog item using techniques such as Planning Poker, T-Shirt Sizing, or the Bucket System.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

Project governance is an important part of project management processes – even if it’s not the most exciting part of getting work done. As a project manager, part of your role is shepherding the work through the project lifecycle. Ready to find out more about this helpful governance technique?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 11, 2022

In this article, I’ll explain what a strategic planning meeting can cover and share a sample agenda you can customize for your strategy sessions. Prepare for conflict. Think about how to resolve conflict as a team if you can’t get to consensus. There are several group decision-making techniques you could try.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2022

What are the key skills for working on multiple projects simultaneously? In this article, we’ll dive into the statistics and you’ll learn: The top challenges facing people managing several projects at once The key skills required for managing multiple projects The top tools for prioritizing work day-to-day.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 19, 2021

My project sponsor was on holiday in Canada. The easier part is always implementing that decision – after all, isn’t that what project managers do? As a project manager, you will be used to making multiple decisions on a daily basis. All of them are part of the project governance framework. And… breathe.

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Teamweek

JANUARY 22, 2024

Knowing how to monitor and manage project resources can make or break that project. One common technique that helps project managers handle resources efficiently is resource leveling. Project teams use resource leveling to adjust project timelines, address resource constraints, and avoid overloading.

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MPUG

APRIL 18, 2024

Accurately defining the scope of a project and getting stakeholder signoff early on is one of the keys to project success. For a deeper dive into defining scope and getting stakeholders on-board, refer to the previous article – Scope Creep: How to Prevent a Major Source of Project Failure.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 1, 2022

In the past I have interviewed Susanne Madsen on the topic of project leadership and her book, The Power of Project Leadership. The book takes you from understanding why leadership is important for project managers to uncovering your own motivations and leadership style. The 7 keys of project leadership.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So, picture this: you are transitioning from your current position into a project management career. The industry didn’t matter; it was about translating my work experience into specific project management industry-recognized terms and managing projects.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2023

This blog post will discuss the day-to-day activities of this position and explore how these responsibilities help create successful projects. A product owner is a key role in an agile environment, responsible for managing the development of products and services.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Every project would claim it is their intention. In this third article, Robin argues that specific drivers, some well-known but re-imagined as evolutionary steps, lead naturally to project management maturity and the complete alignment of corporate and project goals. Scores of techniques have now evolved.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 27, 2023

TL; DR: Creating a Personal Readme for Scrum Masters with ChatGPT Providing a personal readme to your new teammates and stakeholders as a Scrum Master is a great way to build trust and rapport while managing expectations at the same time. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Mention of notable past projects or teams.

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MPUG

MARCH 13, 2022

Projects are essential to all organizations’ goals and objectives. Successful project completions according to targeted purposes account for optimum company performance. But only through a robust project management plan can companies perform better, accomplish goals faster, and be more efficient. A Project Brief.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

By Dr. Harold Kerzner What is meant by project management complexity or project complexity? How will knowing this make my life (as a project professional) easier? Organizational projects are by nature far-reaching and complex. Why is it important to know now?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

What are the key skills for working on multiple projects simultaneously? In this article, we’ll dive into the statistics and you’ll learn: The top challenges facing people managing several projects at once The key skills required for managing multiple projects The top tools for prioritizing work day-to-day.

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Productivity Land

JULY 17, 2023

Embracing the unpredictable nature of projects, agile methodologies have gained popularity for their flexibility and adaptability. However, navigating uncertainties requires effective risk management. Understanding Agile Risks In the dynamic realm of agile projects, risks can manifest in various forms.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

This article, How To Make Stakeholder Management Easier , first appeared on Girl's Guide to Project Management. My biggest challenge is sponsor engagement, or the lack thereof, with expectations that I’ll keep the project moving along.”. “My Manager: “Your project is underfunded.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 11, 2019

When you’re leading a project, part of what you’re doing is working with stakeholders who hired you to get that work done they way they want it. 7 Tips for Managing Difficult Stakeholders. That will only destroy your relationship with your stakeholders and the whole project with it. Understand Their Negativity.

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