Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 28, 2023

Let’s learn more about RAG in project management because it’s a really useful, visual way of communicating project status. These colors represent different types of management action required and are a shorthand for talking about projects going well or those in trouble. What is RAG is project management? What is a ‘Green’ project?

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Software Review PMO Risk Management Closing 287

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

That’s the bullet point where you’d talk about your ability to do the technical parts of project management. As you want to keep your application concise and to the point, you’ll need to be a little choosy about the project management skills that make it onto your resume. The good news is that you don’t have to make that call yourself.

Leadership 352

Leadership Risk Management PMI Governance 352

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 10, 2023

A client presentation is all about communicating. Excite them: Be enthusiastic about the project! Sugarcoating reality isn’t going to help anyway, but try to pepper in good news with any bad news. To reinforce these points and learn even more, watch the video below about how to give a client presentation.

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PMI Software Review Leadership Process 370

Scrum.org

APRIL 24, 2024

This is occurring everywhere in our modern lives – news, politics, social media. However it has helped a lot of organisations learn something about a flow of value. Over the last few years I have observed an increase in polarising extremes. There is an increasing intolerance to engage with another perspective.

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SCRUM Agile Initiating Process 165

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 26, 2022

There’s only one thing worse than being told bad news, and that is being told about bad news late. Last week I wrote about the first half of the presentation, managing change program. This is what Ward had to say about recovering troubled programs. Ward started off by explaining what a ‘troubled program’ is.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Communication is about 80% of my job. It doesn’t matter whether it’s good news or bad news, it really is better to keep them in the loop. It’s also an opportunity to remind stakeholders about what is coming up and to deal with how to manage expectations. Today I’m letting you in on how I do it. The tools I use.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Executing Process 460

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

It's a necessary step to create space for new ideas to emerge. The good news is that if you successfully reinvent yourself, a world of new possibilities opens up! ? In short, this is what the Liberating Structure "Ecocycle Planning" is about. It's interesting to think about Agile in the context of Ecocycle Planning.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

PMI defines ethics like this: Ethics is about making the best possible decisions concerning people, resources and the environment. Being able to act as a credible, trusted leader is dependent on you and your team making ethical choices about how you manage and lead the work. Read next: The Truth about Bullying in Project Management.

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Underperforming Technical Team PMI Risk Management Estimate 424

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 18, 2024

A PM apprenticeship will teach you about all the ‘normal’ stuff you learn on project management training, but instead of doing your Association for Project Management (APM) PMQ over a week, you do it over a much longer time period so you can evidence that you have the skills. link] What do you learn? I started mine when I was 46!

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Construction Engineering Certification Controlling 299

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 8, 2022

The good news for project managers is that the Project Board are clearly advised by PRINCE2® that their role is to endorse the Stage Plans as realistic representations of the work required to achieve the deliverables. So that’s good. Something for your sponsor to read: 10 Tips for Being a Good Sponsor.

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Prince2 Software Review Risk Management Risk 399

Project Bliss

AUGUST 17, 2020

And it’s important to help your team be as successful as possible in this new normal. Read on to learn how to keep your team happy and productive in this new era of remote work. First, the Good News. Right now, we could all use a bit of good news. This is also the perfect opportunity for collaboration.

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Estimate Leadership Initiating Agile 296

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 10, 2021

I recently spoke with Anna of Women in PM Network on Clubhouse about project management career tips. Wendy @woshifodunrin asked about the Google certification. Lydiah @lkimberly1 also shared her experience of taking the course and was positive about it too. These are the notes from that conversation. Anna recommends it.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

If you only have a limited amount of effort and energy to spend on communicating about your project, what should you focus on? However, senior stakeholders like it when you can tell them what you are doing about the problem. Sometimes we have to communicate the bad news, and if you don’t speak up you won’t ever see improvements.

Energy 357

Energy Planning 357

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 13, 2022

Stories create engagement on projects, as I’ve written about before. Jo talked about four different types of stories you can use to connect with and convince your colleagues to work with you. This is especially helpful, Jo said, when you are talking about bad news as within the options they get to choose the route forward.

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2015 PMI Estimate Planning 455

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Let’s learn more about RAG in project management because it’s a really useful, visual way of communicating project status. These colors represent different types of management action required and are a shorthand for talking about projects going well or those in trouble. What is RAG is project management? What is a ‘Green’ project?

Software Review 370

Software Review PMO Risk Management Closing 370

Kiron Bondale

APRIL 10, 2022

I’ve written and spoken frequently about the many issues with holding infrequent lessons learned sessions. The good news is that many practitioners now recognize that it is much better to discuss and implement improvement ideas frequently over the life of their projects than just at the end of a phase or the project as a whole.

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Risk Management PMI Risk Agile 358

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 19, 2021

That’s the bullet point where you’d talk about your ability to do the technical parts of project management. As you want to keep your application concise and to the point, you’ll need to be a little choosy about the project management skills that make it on to your resume. What skills to choose? We aim for a CV to be a couple of pages.

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Leadership Governance Government Influencer 394

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 1, 2019

When a project hits a snag or worse, the best thing to do is communicate that bad news promptly. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, helps you deliver bad news in the best way. In Review – The Best Ways to Deliver Bad News. Types of Bad Project News. Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before Delivering Bad News.

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Software Review Closing Construction Process 222

Kiron Bondale

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

First, allow yourself a little private time to feel the frustration, fear, stress or anger which are normal emotions when we are surprised by unpleasant news. Just as you needed time to work through the initial strong reactions to the news, they will need to do the same.

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Risk Management Initiating Leadership Risk 234

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

A very interesting (and sad) piece of news made headlines in Spain recently that provides some lessons about agile product development and incremental delivery. All because of a misunderstanding about the necessary track size needed for the service area. How did this happen? It really is Scrum 101 !

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Technical Review Infrastructure Aerospace Underperforming Technical Team 190

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 6, 2023

It’s about future-proofing your business so you can adapt quickly, pivot when needed and keep morale high even when the situation is changing rapidly. Putting it into practice One of the best things about the book is that it does help you put the skills into practice. The good news is that you don’t have to do it all.

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PMO Sustainability Certification Influencer 418

Scrum.org

JANUARY 3, 2024

People who report to them tell them the good news (the stuff they want to hear) and not the bad news (the fires that are currently being put out). We prepped for the meeting and were excited about showing our discoveries and a few suggestions on how EBM could help. For CIOs, it's often difficult to get real, direct information.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

I’ve talked a bit about this here. If Managers aren't responsible for their team's effectiveness, it raises questions about their own value. Scrum is explicit about the Scrum Master accountability. The good news is, none of these items require specific personality traits. The devil is in the details, though.

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SCRUM Engineering Agile Consulting 197

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As project delivery professionals we are always on the lookout for new project management trends and practices, right? Following the latest industry news can help build knowledge, confidence, and find new solutions to existing problems. It’s good to know what’s coming and how we can best respond to that.

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2021 Energy 2020 Sustainability 428

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 15, 2023

The good news is that there are plenty of study notes available online. Chances are someone has already had the same question, especially about prep for standardized tests. They are also a good place to ask about the project management skills you need to land a job, beyond getting through the test, so definitely worth logging into.

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Certification Prince2 PMI Leadership 261

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 11, 2022

However, beyond the bad news we’ve had to deal with since the beginning of this year, these changing circumstances have ushered in a different kind of enthusiasm for making process improvements in how we work together as well. They need far more context about customer needs and outcomes in order to track how effective they are.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Setting clear deadlines is a good starting point, but it’s important to have a conversation about exactly what you’re expecting them to be able to do within a given time frame. Microsoft reports that less than a third of employees (31%) are given clear guidance about what are the important tasks.

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Technical Review Software Review Estimate PMI 346

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 9, 2023

If we’re talking about roadmaps, you’ll probably want a Gantt view of activities over time. One of the things I love about Visor is the ability to add extra columns and data fields. I know we’re talking about Jira here, but Visor works the same way with integrations to Salesforce and Hubspot.

Risk Management 398

Risk Management Controlling Planning Agile 398

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Communicating decisions that respect stakeholders’ perspectives is essential, thus maintaining a positive and open relationship even when delivering negative news. Being honest about what can and cannot be done helps manage stakeholders’ expectations and establishes credibility.

Construction 208

Construction 2024 SCRUM Agile 208

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 20, 2023

What’s the story about PDUs for CAPM ? This is hardly news now, but if you’ve held your certificate for some time, it’s relevant. And let’s be honest, the PDU requirements for CAPM are minuscule, as we are about to see. Previously, CAPM holders had to take the exam every 5 years. How many PDUs do you need for CAPM ?

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2023 Certification PMI 2020 391

Scrum.org

AUGUST 20, 2021

That is all great news, but the chances your IT team or IT organization interfaces with other parts of the organization is very high. Is the engagement about delegating risks or to create a partnership to create a great product together? Secondly, how about Human Resources? What if those channels become the obstacles?

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Agile Finance SCRUM Risk Management 205

LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

When workers feel uncertain about their jobs and responsibilities, it translates to stress on their shoulders. With the added pressure comes anxiety and pessimism about the future that significantly drain employee happiness and morale. If you run a remote team, ensure you use the proper medium to deliver the news.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 5, 2020

So many column inches, blog posts and books have been written about why there’s a gender pay gap. As an aside: I found talking about “womanly” symptoms easier in a second language than my first. But let’s get real about this: while we are at work, everyone else is too. But it’s not just about kids. The good news.

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Consulting Leadership Closing 360

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 4, 2020

Or we have to look at how to remove constraints, provide them better resources, and guide them about what meaningful work is so they can perform well. It is not about producing features faster but choosing what makes more sense for my customers. Old habit but the new game. Good news for the startup; this doesn’t apply to you.

Software Review 254

Software Review Technical Review SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team 254

Scrum.org

JANUARY 29, 2024

By doing so, these teams gain the ability to test their assumptions early and often about the solutions they are building from both a technical and business perspective. I am talking about situations where releasing to production early and often is either not possible, or at least extremely costly.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Good news: there’s a process you can use to grow this decision-making capability in others! You are starting to train them how to think about the decision. Creating an open atmosphere is key to learning so team members can ask questions about your how you’re investigating and deciding.

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Risk Process 188

Ron Rosenhead

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Delivering bad news to your project sponsor is not an easy task that any project manager. The empathy that you show your sponsor demonstrates that you care about their needs. It is most effective to set up a face-to-face meeting to communicate bad news. How do you communicate bad news to your project sponsor?

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Budget Estimate Planning 189