ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 21, 2022

So, we must be aware of them, as we establish our seven priorities for project managers in 2023. And I certainly don’t think that the majority of leaders are prioritizing the needs of their stakeholders when managing projects , nor are they making the hard decisions that they need to. Courageous Leadership.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 25, 2020

I decided it would be OK to share some free and paid resources that you might find useful to help you keep your projects and teams moving forward, wherever you find yourself based over the coming weeks. Mike Clayton has drafted a 7 step response plan for project managers* to prepare your projects and teams. Look ahead.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 10, 2020

Virtual meetings are commonplace in our digitally connected world. Whether they are used to connect teams from different countries, or to bring employees who work from home together for a conference call, virtual meetings can be crucial to a company’s success. What is a Virtual Meeting? Tips for a Successful Virtual Meeting.

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MindGenius

APRIL 27, 2020

I have long been a proponent of remote work, remote project management and the virtual project team concept. Remote project management, while often a sensible and cost-effective approach to managing many standard projects, is definitely not without its challenges.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

In case you’ve only just stumbled across this blog, in 2021 I celebrated 15 years of blogging about project management. I reported on the state of the Gypsy Moth IV project : the restoration of a historic yacht. At the time, the project was desperately short of cash. Don’t know what that is?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2023

It’s another project where you have to manage time, cost and scope (and don’t forget quality) to deliver on a deadline. ProjectManager is award-winning software that can help you plan, manage and track your events. We’re also the online hub for everything project management-related.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2023

Construction projects must be well orchestrated. There are many contractors working on various aspects of the overall project. Contractor management is a process to manage the contractors and make sure they’re doing what they need to do, when they need to do it and meeting quality standards. What Is a Contractor?

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International Institute for Learning

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Check out this recommended list and navigate the most sought-after Project Management Certifications of 2024. Whether you want to be a program manager, certified project director, or project coordinator, your journey to demonstrate your expertise is here.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Producing an event, whether virtual, in-person or hybrid, is hard enough. Creating and managing a budget is one of the most important parts of delivering a successful event. ProjectManager’s Gantt chart helps you plan and manage event budgets in real time. Related: Free Project Scope Template for Word. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

Project meetings often feel as if they’re in the way of your work. If you’re not working from an agenda or you don’t manage those meetings, that can be true. But meetings are critical for project planning and team collaboration. What Are Project Meetings? Types of Project Meetings. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 23, 2020

“Virtual team” is an odd phrase. But virtual teams are very much a reality, and they’re becoming more prevalent with each passing day. A virtual team is no longer an outlier. It’s almost become the norm—and of course, the whole virtual trend has been boosted by the recent pandemic.

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International Institute for Learning

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Treat your studies like a project and clearly understand the scope of the exam first. Mike Griffiths is an experienced project manager, author and consultant who works as a subject matter expert for PMI. Then, gather the resources you will need and execute a structured study plan.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

Would you like to make 2023 a successful year for your projects? A while back, I asked project management experts w hat we should be aware of as we go into the new year to achieve their most successful year ever? I’m sure you take away tips and ideas for making this your best year yet managing projects at work.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

If you think this way about meetings, chances are others do, such as the team members you’ve called together to discuss a vital aspect of the project you’re all working on. Preparing your in-person or virtual meetings and adding icebreaker games it’s a process, of course, so let’s start at the beginning. Personality Quiz. No Smiling.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 30, 2022

One day your project management status updates might self-destruct. In a parallel universe, some of the key drivers of project management are to communicate, to inform and to develop high performing teams. Given how popular and powerful social media has become, what will this mean for the way we manage projects?

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International Institute for Learning

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Abstract Project teams must have a project value mindset. Project management literature is now focusing on how projects create value for customers and stakeholders rather than just deliverables. Kerzner, Ph.D., is Senior Executive Director at the International Institute for Learning, Inc.,

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 30, 2022

I wouldn’t say I do this a lot, but I do know of project managers who do. You put your stakeholder management plan together and then put it in the (virtual) drawer and forget about it. Stakeholders can make or break your project so it’s important to work through that plan and put your ideas into action.

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Proofhub

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Project management is a growing field. While it isn’t its own degree program yet, courses in project management appear on the curriculum of many different business schools. However, there are some companies that hire project management professionals, meaning that some expertise in the field is required.

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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Abstract Change Management is the discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals to successfully adopt change, which in turn drives organizational success, deliverables, and outcomes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

When I run project management rooms on Clubhouse or open my DMs for questions on Facebook or LinkedIn, one of the most common questions is: What certificate should I get? The Project Management Institute membership has a lot of benefits. Opportunities for volunteering on projects to build experience. The job board.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 2, 2022

As defined by Professor Leigh Thompson of the Kellogg School of Management, “a team is a group of people who are interdependent with respect to information, resources, knowledge and skills and who seek to combine their efforts to achieve a common goal.” In a previous blog] I proposed the idea of the ‘ digital dance ’.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

I assume yes – if you are reading this blog about doing work, you probably are committed to doing your job to the best possible level and that’s because you enjoy it. Projects are about people and the fact that you are enjoying your job does not mean that everyone in your project team feels the same. Do you love your job?

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Energy Finance Prince2 PMI 394

International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

We would all like to think that effective engagement leadership practices can overcome all the barriers that employees might face when undertaking a new project assignment. He is a globally recognized expert on project, program, and portfolio management, total quality management, and strategic planning. Kerzner, Ph.D.,

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International Institute for Learning

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Abstract Project health checks are not “Big Brother is Watching You” activities. Rather, it is part of project oversight. Without these health checks, the chances of project failure are significantly increased. Project health checks provide us with insight on how to keep risks under control.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

What Is Project Collaboration? Project collaboration is a method by which teams and team leaders plan, coordinate, control and monitor the project they are working on. But what does project collaboration mean? Sounds just like project work, right? Why Is Project Collaboration Important for Project Management?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Having an event is a like executing a project. Just like a project, event management is the way you make sure everything seamlessly comes together for your stakeholders. Event management can be anything from a birthday party for your kid to a business convention and everything in between. What Is Event Management?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 30, 2023

In this blog post, we will discuss more about what paraverbal communication is, how it works in practice and common mistakes (don’t do these!). Examples of paraverbal communication Think of the different ways you could say this sentence: The project is going to be 2 weeks late. Encourage others to do the same.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 30, 2024

If you’re researching which project management software to use, you’ve probably already compared Asana vs. ClickUp. However, as project management tools, they both fall short. Asana’s timeline is no substitute for a Gantt chart and ClickUp is more focused on productivity than project management.

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International Institute for Learning

JULY 13, 2023

Abstract The field of project management has witnessed numerous advancements and continuous improvement efforts across various leadership applications and management domains. and Elissa Farrow, Ph.D. and Elissa Farrow, Ph.D. and Elissa Farrow, Ph.D. and Elissa Farrow, Ph.D. and Elissa Farrow, Ph.D.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Integrating a combination of these tools based on the specific needs and preferences of the remote team ensures that communication remains a catalyst for seamless collaboration and overall project success. Video conferencing platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet have become indispensable for virtual meetings.

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International Institute for Learning

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Browse IIL’s Business Relationship Management Courses here! Published in partnership with the BRM Institute , an organization dedicated to driving impact by satisfying both individual and organizational purpose through Business Relationship Management.

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International Institute for Learning

OCTOBER 17, 2023

While these terms ensure clear communication across teams, genuine expertise goes beyond language; it requires applying these concepts in practical scenarios to enable project progress. About the Author Dr. Michael J. Holding a doctorate from Creighton University and serving as an Assistant Professor at Western Carolina University, Dr.

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NimbleWork

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

We speak to a lot of project teams, and there’s one common thread that runs throughout those conversations: the pressure to do more without taking more time or resource. The Place for Retrospectives Retros happen regularly during the project management lifecycle for agile and iterative projects.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

If you think this way about meetings, chances are others do, such as the team members you’ve called together to discuss a vital aspect of the project you’re all working on. Preparing your in-person or virtual meetings and adding icebreaker games it’s a process, of course, so let’s start at the beginning. Personality Quiz. No Smiling.

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Software Process Planning Leadership 290

Inloox

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Project and team leaders in particular are constantly faced with new challenges. Besides the obvious cultural and language barriers, virtual communication via modern information media is a special characteristic of multicultural project teams. Global and virtual team leadership inevitably overlap. Conclusion.

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LiquidPlanner

JULY 18, 2022

Today, it doesn’t matter where you are located to perform project work. In my previous blog post, Creating Personal Time Management Techniques , 2 we contemplated ancient wisdom rooted in knowing yourself and others. In the twentieth century, the means of production were fixed and immobile.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

By Ed Lively, PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, MCITP | IIL Senior Consultant and Trainer About the PMP® Certification The Project Management Professional ( PMP ) ® certification is the most recognized and important industry certification for project managers. The PMP® certification is truly global.

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