Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Skill #2: Managing risks Risk management is a core skill for a project manager, and one that I would hesitate to ‘outsource’ to a team member. So much of risk management is tied up in being able to see the big picture, and as a project manager you are best placed to do that. Need a mentor?

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Project-Management.pm

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

With these changes come a set of process or approaches to take into account to ensure that changes benefit the organization. Hence, the need for Change Management. Change Management Is Not Easy as It Seems. Not everyone is looking forward to changing. Some people look forward to changing, some don’t.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

You’re trying to get clarity on: The reasons for doing the project The benefits of doing the project Any risks that you can foresee now The scope and deliverables The costs and timelines Who should be involved and who should make decisions What quality looks like and how it will be achieved. So how do you actually make all this happen?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Learn the skills needed to lead a virtual team, chair online meetings and manage the work remotely. Integrating change management for project success. Too much of project management focuses on building and completing something. Change management is the forgotten discipline of project success.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

You should look at what happened on past projects because that helps mitigate risk on your current project. You can tailor to fit the project’s: Size Importance Environment Team culture Risk Complexity. PRINCE2® fits in with the Management of Risk® guidance, also from Axelos. You’ll record your risks is a risk log.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

They might also advise the project manager on how best to do particular project management techniques like communication management , risk management , quality management and change management. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

How do you list the project management skills required without it turning into a giant list of buzzwords? How to include project management skills on your CV Let’s just go with the fact that CV and resume are interchangeable terms for the purposes of this article. Here’s how. On my CV, I have a section that covers skills.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Change management is a critical aspect of any successful project. By effectively managing change, organizations can minimize disruption, build stakeholder support, and achieve project objectives. One of the key factors in successful change management is clear and consistent communication.

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Moira Alexander

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Change management, similar to project management, involves people, processes, and tools to effectively help organizations manage all the changes that occur, whether as a result of project initiatives, or other factors that might impact the business. Characteristics of change management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 3, 2022

It’s a guide to how the project will be managed. And as a project manager, it provides the guardrails and guidelines for how you are going to do your job. So what does go in the project management plan ? In this article, you’ll learn about 20 things to include in a project plan. Risk management plan.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 25, 2022

That is where the future of project management is going. My well-thumbed edition of Managing Successful Programmes talks about the role of a Business Change Manager but my own experience – and that of many other project managers I have spoken to – is that this role is often absent on both transformative and smaller projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 28, 2022

Many refer to APMP, MSP, PRINCE2® or even agile project management. What most have in common is an emphasis on project management accreditation, project planning, risk management , reporting progress, controlling change, managing and escalating issues and suchlike. Now these things are important.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 22, 2024

Leadership in ITSM also extends to change management. Implementing new IT services or changing existing ones requires careful planning and execution to minimise disruption to the business. Effective change management not only mitigates risks but also enhances the adaptability of the organisation to new systems and processes.

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Wrike

JULY 23, 2023

Risk management systems play a crucial role in upholding the success and stability of businesses. These systems help organizations identify, assess, and manage various risks that can impact their operations. However, implementing risk management systems can be a challenging task, often met with difficulties and obstacles.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

For simplicity, and because the UK government uses the terminology of gate review, that’s what I’m going with in this article. Risk management. Project risk can be re-evaluated, and that can provide useful information for the program or portfolio team. Benefits of gate reviews. Stakeholder engagement. Your next steps.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Instead of the Knowledge Areas , we have the whole body of project management split up into 3 performance domains. This change has been a long time coming, and I welcome the shift. In this article, we’ll explain what the performance domains are and give you some examples of what you need to know about each one. Domain I: People.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

It is hard to imagine what you can do with a project risk. What can you, as a project manager, do to mitigate a risk? Adding some risk reserves and removing requirements from the scope are not the only options. I want to share some stories of risk management with you. Risk of Losing an Important Team Member.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

If you are studying for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam, this is the article you need to help you break down and understand the contents of the exam. All senior management roles require a similar blend of interpersonal skills and technical expertise, and we are no different.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 1, 2020

As the demand for project management work grows, certification schemes are a simple way to differentiate candidates. But knowing a methodology isn’t the pinnacle of achievement, as Kevin Longergan points out in this article. If soft skills are essential, how do we get them if not through certification training courses?

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Wrike

OCTOBER 6, 2023

By identifying and categorizing project risks, developing effective strategies for navigating uncertainty, and harnessing the power of leadership, project managers can mitigate risks and increase the likelihood of project success. This article explores these important aspects of navigating uncertainty in project management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2021

Where is artificial intelligence taking project management? AI has turned up in the project management trends articles over the past few years and it’s now most definitely here to stay. And that means convincing management that it’s worth starting to use the tools. How is AI different to relying on project managers? “If

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

One of the reasons for that is scope creep – and that’s what this article is all about. Scope creep in project management is where additional requirements are added to the project, beyond what was originally agreed and these additions are not formally authorized. What is change control and why is it important? Larson, R. &

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

Are you wondering whether it’s worth getting a degree in project management? Or what you can do with a project management degree for a job once you finish your bachelor’s or master’s studies? This article is for you! Alternatively, there are MBA programs that offer project management options or the opportunity to specialize.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 8, 2024

Overwhelming Stakeholders with Change: Implementing too many changes too quickly can lead to resistance or change fatigue. In Scrum, changes are incremental, which helps in mitigating this risk. This continuous involvement ensures that changes are not unexpected but are part of a collaborative effort.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This shift reflects a conscientious endeavour towards responsible project management and environmentally conscious practices. Resilience and Risk Management: The prevalent global uncertainties highlight the paramount importance of business and societal resilience and proactive risk management in project initiatives.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As experienced project managers know, when things change on a project, all your carefully planned deadlines switch around too. In this article, we’ll look at how to plan and execute a handover to a colleague. Looking for specifics on how to write a handover email to your manager ?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In this independent review, I’ll share: Whether the course is really worth it (I think so) Why it’s good for experienced project and change management practitioners Who shouldn’t do the course? Those questions are quite helpful on a smaller scale, too, for example dealing with project risk or unpicking a difficult project issue.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The International Project Management Association (IPMA) is the umbrella body for national organizations like the Association for Project Management in the UK, and many more. Get in touch and let me know so I can update the article!). So is the project manager in charge of the BA? Change management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

While the up-front cost may be higher, there’s no risk of your vital integration being unexpectedly deprecated.”. Step 5: Measure The Change Impact. Finally, think about the change impact that your new tool will have on the team and plan for it. A version of this article first appeared in 2016.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Change management is one of the most challenging components of a project’s success, but having acceptance for the changes a project brings will help realise the benefits of the project. For more on how leaders can achieve this, read the article Adaptive Leaders Needed. Resistance to Change.

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Walter Stinnett’s Project Managers are Change Managers webinar being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. Project Managers are Change Managers. We’re going to be talking about change management. Welcome everyone.

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PM Basics

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

It is hard to imagine what you can do with a project risk. What can you, as a project manager, do to mitigate a risk? Adding some risk reserves and removing requirements from the scope are not the only options. I want to share some stories of risk management with you. Risk of Losing an Important Team Member.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 19, 2021

How do you list the project management skills required without it turning into a giant list of buzzwords? How to include project management skills on your CV. Let’s just go with the fact that CV and resume are interchangeable terms for the purposes of this article. Here’s how. On my CV, I have a section that covers skills.

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Appfluence

MARCH 23, 2021

We bring you a full guide and the top 10 key points to master Change Management in your organization. We live in an age where change is constant. Change Management is the way organizations best adapt to this reality. What is change management? Information travels faster than ever.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Note: This article assumes you are working in a predictive environment. If you are using agile methodologies, you have other tools available to you to manage changes in requirements because flexing the scope of the project is very much built into the agile way of working. Project risks. Other requirements. The budget.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

The responsibilities for the PO for legal and procurement generally included among other items the selection of the best contract type, compliance with contractual requirements for deliverables and regulatory setting, and participation in the approval of contractual changes that may be needed as the work progresses.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 6, 2022

This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management. But all those high-profile leaders got started in the same way that you can: managing smaller initiatives, practicing their core skills and learning through training and on the job. Find junior project manager positions on Jooble’s website.

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