Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Nearly 1 in 5 project managers have considered leaving their job: 37% of professionals have thought about quitting project management in the past year. So why are people leaving project management? Let’s start with this story from one project manager. Anonymous project manager. Why do project managers quit?

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

In my project management workshops, I ask this question, "What are the top causes of project failure?" Nine times out of ten, I hear the answer—poor communication. What happens when poor communication exists? Consequently, individuals misunderstand and make bad assumptions. Heck, your team may even abandon ship.

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Know the risks in your project! Risk management plays an enormously important role in project management. The task here is to identify, analyze, control and ultimately minimize risks. The better risk management is handled in your project, the greater the probability of success, all other things being equal.

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Project Risk Coach

MAY 28, 2016

Ever have this sinking feeling that a bad moon is arising on your project? Increasingly, your attention is being diverted from managing your project activities to putting out fires. One of the most dangerous threats may be the unknown risks. Imagine that you are managing a project to build an office building.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 16, 2021

Your thoughts turn to what you should be doing for your professional development in the months ahead… and there’s a lot of choice. I don’t have the time (or the requirement) to take a certification course, but I’m always prepared to develop the project management competencies I need to succeed. Communication.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Managing resources in professional services firms is crucial for maintaining sustainability and achieving anticipated employee performance goals. But unfortunately, many resource managers have to rely on approximation and guesswork because they don’t have the right tools and techniques. What is an example of resource forecasting?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 22, 2021

As work evolves to include hybrid teams that are located in different places with a wide range of skill sets, successful businesses need to connect everyone to keep them productive. Perhaps the best solution would be to develop hybrid work processes that allow for a variety of work styles. Every team needs a leader. No problem.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

Malinawan, PMP Navigating the complexities of modern project management demands a sophisticated comprehension of the Development Approach and Life Cycle Performance Domain. Your pursuit of streamlining and enhancing project management processes led you to a pivotal crossroads.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2022

Bullying can be as harmful in the workplace as it is in schools and other areas of society, causing the well understood personal emotional impacts plus a long list of challenges for project manager and their organizations where it is taking place. The most obvious are impacts on project success, team performance, budgets and timelines.

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Planio

APRIL 10, 2023

But it’s unfair to put all of the blame on outside influence. Employee overload is the norm at many companies, with management setting loftier goals with fewer resources. Rather than try to fix the problem, organizations squeeze their teams to the limit, which isn’t good for long-term business growth. What is “quiet quitting”?

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nTask

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Gary David Cohn once said, “If you don’t invest in risk management, it doesn’t matter what business you’re in, it’s a risky business.”. Project manager or not – professionals on all levels have to interact with researching, identifying, and resolving risks. Risk Identification Techniques.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 25, 2022

In this article, we’ll look at why that is and how you can work with a project sponsor as a project manager. You’ll learn tips and techniques for engaging senior leaders in the role so you can build effective working relationships and act as a team. to support the team at the request of the project manager.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

A project manager approached me recently with a problem. That didn’t sit quite right with her (and she didn’t know she was a perfect example of a project management ethics case study when she was telling me the story!). What is Ethics in Project Management? What are ethical issues in management?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2024

As a manager, tackling team and project challenges effectively can often seem like navigating a complex labyrinth. Here's how Scrum addresses ten common challenges that managers face, providing clear solutions through its empirical approach. Unclear Priorities Challenge : Teams often struggle with prioritizing tasks effectively.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 17, 2023

The following ChatGPT prompts comprise several elements: I define in what capacity ChatGPT shall interact with the prompts; for example, as a Scrum Master. Examples of ChatGPT Prompts for Scrum Practitioners. The sales team sells unauthorized features to meet its quota. I will describe a conflict situation in a Scrum team.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 2, 2020

If something bad is going to happen on a project, it’s likely related to time, cost or scope. Project managers are well aware of this and spend much of their time planning in order to avoid negative risk and its potential impact. In project management, project controls address the following: Project strategy. Methodology.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Stick with me, and we’ll explore what project requirements are, why they’re important, and some tips for developing good ones. Being able to manage non-functional requirements is something you’re probably going to have to help users with, as in my experience, they tend to default to thinking only about features.

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Planio

APRIL 3, 2020

As a project manager, you of all people know the truth of this old adage. Poor planning is at the root of most project failures. Get your free template and create your own risk management plan. We have designed an easy to use Risk Management Template for you to use for free. Get your free template.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 16, 2019

If you’re looking to become more productive, then you must use work management tools and methods that help every aspect of your organization to achieve that goal. It must positively influence all aspects of a business, including revenue, cost and risk. Without one or the other, a business will struggle with weak performance.

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Teamweek

JANUARY 22, 2024

What if solving all of your talent management problems was as easy as playing tic tac toe? With a 9 box grid, that’s basically what you’re doing, as it provides hiring managers and talent management teams with a simple and efficient way to map out existing employees and their skill sets, as well as plan for the future.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It then does a deep dive into each component of the framework, with examples. The VRIO framework is a strategic management tool used to analyze the competitive advantage of a firm’s resources and capabilities. It helps firms assess their strengths and weaknesses relative to competitors.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 22, 2021

Did you know that 56% of your project budget might be at risk due to poor communications? Perhaps that number (from research by PMI ) surprises you, but I’m sure you aren’t surprised by the fact that good communication management on projects leads to higher success rates. What is project communication management?

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Teamweek

JANUARY 25, 2024

Ready to rationalize recruitment and solve the skills management puzzle? HR teams can use targeted skills testing platforms like Toggl Hire to ensure employees or job candidates have the required abilities. Managing core competencies creates workforces that meet organizational goals, giving companies a competitive advantage.

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LiquidPlanner

MAY 3, 2023

Both project (PM) and portfolio management (PPM) are core processes for driving growth in many businesses – large and small. Project Management vs Portfolio Project Management One of the best ways to visualize the difference between PM and PPM is to put yourself at sea on a boat.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 5, 2022

As a community, we excel at putting our fingers on the sore spots of what teams and organizations do wrong. Some examples of good Scrum versus bad Scrum we all seem to agree on…. But how useful is it for members of a Scrum team or an organization that actually wants to succeed with Scrum? Why does it matter?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Many self-managing teams struggle to reach a truly high-performing state. When an organisation moves to a self-management model, a key service centralised management traditionally played – giving feedback – is often ignored, leaving teams struggling to truly grow. Models for high-performing Teams.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

They can include department heads, investors, manufacturers, board members or simply team members. They are typically involved in the approval process and can either make a project difficult or extremely easy—depending on how well they’re managed via a stakeholder management plan. What is Stakeholder Management?

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the world of project management, a methodology stands out like a sore thumb, and that’s the notorious ad hoc project management. Suppose you’ve ever had the misfortune of encountering a project managed in this haphazard manner. However, we can advise on the worst approach – NOT managing projects.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, having a stellar product development team can make all the difference between failure and success. Building a team of talented individuals who possess the right skills, expertise, and mindset can foster innovation, drive growth, and ultimately propel your business forward.

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MPUG

JULY 17, 2023

I recently had a recorded interview with Stuart Taylor on project management. This is partly because I have more influence over the projects these days. Let’s define what we mean when we use this term in the context of project management. What does it indeed mean to be “pragmatic” in project management?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 25, 2018

And that’s what a transformational leader exploits; they lift themselves and their teams to higher levels of achievement. While most great leaders are naturally charismatic, you don’t have to have been born with transformational leadership qualities to develop them. It’s even more so with managers. Idealized Influence.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Finally, it looks at the impact and application of the Buyer Value Equation framework for developing strategy and managing projects. These may include time, effort, risk, and opportunity costs. Quality can significantly influence the perceived value of a product or service. What is the “Buyer Value Equation”?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 7, 2023

According to the latest State of Agile survey from Digital.ai, 90% of teams who are using an Agile framework are using Scrum. For example, Scrum includes five events: the Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and the Sprint Retrospective. Let the team decide what works best for them. It is deliberately incomplete.

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Wrike

JULY 28, 2023

Career development goals play a vital role in shaping our professional paths and personal growth. In this article, we will explore the importance of career development goals, how they influence personal growth, and provide guidance on setting SMART goals and creating a comprehensive career development plan.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 20, 2017

This way you begin to define the boundaries of your project and figure out what responsibilities you will task your team with, and the process by which that work will be verified and approved. You’ll be using this documentation throughout the project as a means to for you and your team to stay focused on task.

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Leading Answers

JANUARY 16, 2021

This article explains what a risk-adjusted backlog is, why they are useful, how to create one and how teams work with them. What is a Risk-Adjusted Backlog? A risk-adjusted backlog is a backlog that contains activities relating to managing risk in addition to the usual features associated with delivering value.

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Velociteach

APRIL 11, 2023

Developing the charter often requires negotiating with stakeholders to align their support for the project. Including the project manager early in the process is advantageous. Critical decisions are made, and important assumptions, constraints, and risks are revealed. The charter is tailored to the project’s needs.

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