Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 27, 2016

Not because I have amazing results from the strategies I use or anything, but because it’s always interesting to find out how other people do it. If you have good collaboration tools then maybe you can get away with fewer meetings as long as your tools are adopted and really do meet the needs of the team in terms of working together.

Closing 187

Closing Leadership Defining 187

Project Risk Coach

MARCH 18, 2016

Let’s talk about what it is, why it’s important, when you need to perform it, and a few techniques you can use. When a doctor says you have a high temperature, she is describing your temperature in qualitative terms. If you can’t see this video in your RSS reader or email, then click here. Click To Tweet.

Risk 210

Risk Risk Management Estimate Budget 210

Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Stakeholders hear the term “requirements” but interpret the meaning in different ways. Be sure to include the definitions you use in your requirements management plan. Learn technical skills to accelerate your projects through requirements development How big of a deal are project requirements? invoice customer, pay claim).

Software Review 327

Software Review Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management 327

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Culdee tells the story of Godred falling off the mountain and then being used for parts which – in train terms – is pretty scary. Let us know your recommendations in the comments section below. I’m reading more on the train commuting and doing less busywork like Facebook, other social media and emails.

2016 229

2016 2015 Engineering Planning 229

Moira Alexander

JULY 18, 2016

Before you can help implement change management, you need to understand what this broadly used term in the context of project management. It also aids in preparing individuals for those changes and helps guide them towards best practices within new processes for continuous improvement.

Change Management 159

Change Management Process 159

Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 31, 2016

I use the PMBOK as a guide, but I determine which parts make sense for each of my projects. Not familiar with terms such as a scope management plan, WBS, or scope baseline? 5 Questions for Developing a Scope Management Plan How can you develop a scope management plan quickly that provides value to the project? 5 Questions to Ask.

Planning 247

Planning Controlling Consulting Monitoring 247

Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 7, 2016

A repository used to capture risks, risk ratings, risk owners, and risk response plans. Question: What is one risk management term that you find many project managers misunderstand? How’s your project risk management knowledge? If you are preparing for the PMP or PMI-RMP exam, this exercise will certainly be helpful.

Risk Management 195

Risk Management Risk PMI Executing 195

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Worsley says stakeholders are those people you would consider using your engagement plans on. Worsley says stakeholders are those people you would consider using your engagement plans on. However, in terminology terms I’d still bundle it all together into ‘stakeholder engagement’ though. Plan approach. 3 Types of Project.

Influencer 247

Influencer Governance Government Initiating 247

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 13, 2016

But many organisations become so focused on short-term results that they ignore how they are achieved or the long-term impacts of the means used to get those results. A decision to lead using bullying and instilling fear may bring short-term results or appear to drive performance. Paul Pelletier. Click To Tweet.

Underperforming Technical Team 163

Underperforming Technical Team Leadership 2010 Energy 163

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 17, 2016

But using mine saves you a job. More useful than that are two columns that you shouldn’t overlook: Expectations: This is where you can document what they are expecting from the project. Use your professional judgement and if in doubt, don’t share it. This is what it looks like. Pretty basic, huh?

Influencer 158

Influencer Risk Management Risk Closing 158

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 1, 2016

And why would you want to use them? Whether you go for a basic tool that only offers an online To Do list or something with lots of features then you should be able to use it for your project. It talks about Redmine which I have used and loved. Would you have any thoughts on this subject that you would share? Are there any?

Software Review 168

Software Review 2015 Construction Technical Review 168

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 20, 2016

But many organisations become so focused on short-term results that they ignore how they are achieved or the long-term impacts of the means used to get those results. A decision to lead using bullying and instilling fear may bring short-term results or appear to drive performance. Paul Pelletier. Click To Tweet.

Underperforming Technical Team 150

Underperforming Technical Team Leadership 2010 Energy 150

LiquidPlanner

JUNE 22, 2016

” (“But now we have to learn to use it, gulp.”) There is no getting around it: The approach you take in your rollout is directly tied to whether your team will adopt LiquidPlanner in the long-term or eventually toss it by the wayside. This provides the roots for long term adoption. “Yeah, it’s here!”

Technical Review 114

Technical Review Executing Software Review Initiating 114

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 11, 2016

My long-term inspiration and unofficial mentor, Penny Pullan, has a book coming out later this summer, and I read the galleys of that. In case the hot topic of Southern rail strikes hasn’t made your local news, the train services here recently have been just awful. It’s the story of two families falling apart over accusations of assault.

2016 154

2016 2015 Prince2 Leadership 154

Kiron Bondale

JULY 24, 2016

Using agile approaches to deliver a project provides no guarantee that gold-plating won’t occur. Tagged: agile project management , improving project management , Project management terms , Valuable projects. But it doesn’t matter – gold-plating is work creep.

Agile 149

Agile Software Review Controlling Planning 149

Moira Alexander

JUNE 13, 2016

CRM teams use strategies, technologies and information to obtain and improve business relationships with customers in an attempt to further advance business interactions, with the goal of ultimately growing the business. CRM teams and EPMO/PMOs are not immune to this misconception. CRM's role. The PM's role?

PMO 159

PMO Closing Initiating Risk Management 159

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 29, 2016

Then add your start and end dates and use the slider to show which phase the project is in. In terms of reporting at a big picture level, this is really easy and really visual. for just using this screen as a reporting tool. Languages: English, German, Spanish, Japanese. A Tool For Managing Multiple Projects. Managing Tasks.

Software Review 164

Software Review 2016 Software 2014 164

The Lazy Project Manager

JANUARY 8, 2016

In simple terms this means ‘Not my problem’ but let’s be honest, ‘not my circus, not my monkey’ is a whole lot more colourful to say and will definitely get you noticed when you say it. But in general terms it is a change of focus for many project managers. (Original Polish translation: Nie mój cyrk, nie moje malpy).

Controlling 170

Controlling Process PMI 170

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 13, 2016

I can see Parliament being tied up for some time working out which defunct EU regulations were actually pretty useful and now need to be implemented in UK law. I predict a lot of business reengineering projects to help us be more agile and flexible in the face of international competition. I’ll be voting in the morning.

Consulting 182

Consulting Manufacturing Software Review Influencer 182

Moira Alexander

MAY 18, 2016

Keep clear version-controlled documents easily accessible, updated, and use simple language to avoid confusion for individuals at all levels. Deliverables may be different for each project depending on industry, nature of the project, project size, company strategy and a host of other variables. Here are just a few.

Controlling 189

Controlling Defining Influencer Executing 189

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 12, 2016

He said he uses this site to show that it’s a real job that women can excel at. The second was from a woman with a long-term illness. I also reviewed Vizzlo because I bought it and I still use it regularly for my work and blogging. The first was from a lecturer in Africa who teaches project management to female students.

Technical Review 229

Technical Review 2016 2017 Software Review 229

Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 15, 2016

Kick it up a notch with The Intentional Project Manager , a book I’ve written to show you how to use your interpersonal skills to build high-performing, unified project teams. Lead by communicating in simple and clear terms. Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock (edited in Canva). The cost of your project spirals out of control.

Underperforming Technical Team 210

Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Influencer Executing 210

Kiron Bondale

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

A parallel could be drawn to companies which establish short-lived teams on projects delivered using traditional approaches. A parallel could be drawn to companies which establish short-lived teams on projects delivered using traditional approaches. Labor Day weekend marks the ceremonial if not precise end of summer.

Initiating 120

Initiating Sustainability Agile Budget 120

Kiron Bondale

MAY 22, 2016

Each might have their own distinct intake process which they use to receive and analyze project requests and they are also very likely to have some unique informational and control needs. No doubt there will be resistance at first as anyone would prefer that you meet them on their terms by using their templates or updating their systems.

Underperforming Technical Team 149

Underperforming Technical Team Influencer Controlling Risk Management 149

Kiron Bondale

APRIL 3, 2016

Using the constraint last approach, a full slate of projects for the planning horizon (e.g. It can also helps the organization evolve beyond a short term shopping within a budget mindset to one of developing project roadmaps aimed at delivering more strategic outcomes. marketing, HR, IT) or portfolio classification (e.g.

Construction 120

Construction Executing Estimate Leadership 120

LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 30, 2016

Asking a team to give up a work process they’re used to—even if it’s highly flawed—and learn something new can feel overwhelming for teams that already have a lot to do. Asking a team to give up a work process they’re used to—even if it’s highly flawed—and learn something new can feel overwhelming for teams that already have a lot to do.

Sustainability 104

Sustainability Process Initiating Defining 104

Zen Project Management

JUNE 6, 2016

I heard the term "Ready Ready" being used at work last week. I've heard of "Done Done" but this was a new one on me. I remember the first time I heard the concept of done done. When a developer finishes coding, the story is done but not done done. The team should come up with the definition of done at the start of a project.

Planning 126

Planning 126

LiquidPlanner

JUNE 29, 2016

If you use project management software and think of it as just that tool you use to do your planning, then you’re really missing out. Yes, project management software is something you use to create a schedule; it helps you get your project delivered on time, and we won’t lose sight of that. The result: Your career thrives.

Software 90

Software Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management Leadership 90

The Lazy Project Manager

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

We human beings are social beings. We come into the world as the result of others’ actions. We survive here in dependence on others. Whether we like it or not, there is hardly a moment of our lives when we do not benefit from others’ activities. Dalai Lama. Dalai Lama.

Underperforming Technical Team 186

Underperforming Technical Team PMO 2014 2015 186

Susanne Madsen

APRIL 4, 2016

So why not try a different method, which is less demanding in terms of your time and that may even produce better results? As the weeks pass, ask the team members to take turn presenting a topic and to use different media to do so. But in spite of the good intentions nothing tends to happen because the approach is too time intensive.

Underperforming Technical Team 88

Underperforming Technical Team Construction Risk Management Influencer 88

LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Architecting procedural change within a business is hard work, but it’s the vital and often overlooked work that can make or break the long-term success of a business. To read more about how Kohls and Rex Materials use LiquidPlanner to improve and optimize their entire value stream, read the full case study.

Critical Chain 74

Critical Chain Manufacturing 2015 Initiating 74

Binfire

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Some project managers use a carrot and stick approach to motivation. Here is another approach: show appreciation for a job well done. Use the right tools to empower the team. Project managers who are willing to invest time to help advance the career of their team members will rewarded in the long term. So here goes.

Budget 83

Budget Controlling Planning Software 83

Agile Coach

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

How is using the same organizational design that got your organization into the mess you want Agile to dig you out of going to solve the problem? “ Well, there are only 4 values and 12 principles…which of those do you want me to break? ” I actually said that to a client once. Well, I was the Agile Consultant.

Agile 113

Agile Underperforming Technical Team Certification Consulting 113

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

We meet weekly anyway, but for Phase 2 planning and other parts of our programme that have a longer-term goal, we need to lift up out of the weekly task list and get some space. Lots of disengagement from us in the room. If it’s not booked, it won’t happen. If it’s not booked, it won’t happen. The AV equipment didn’t work.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Software Review Influencer PMI 175