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Organizational Process Assets: What does that even mean?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OPAs and the PMP exam Let’s face it: I first came across the term OPA while reviewing PMP exam training material. They might be influenced by market conditions (risk appetite statements might change, for example, if the market suddenly gets a lot more competitive). They influence how we do the work.

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3 Exam Content Outline Domains for the PMP exam

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Competency models are not the same as project management models : in the PMBOK Guide Seventh Edition, the term ‘models’ refers to commonly use strategies and approaches for optimizing the way work is done. Cost-effective training BrainBOK PMP Training $149.99 An interactive and engaging online, self-paced PMP exam prep course.

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Project Boards and Project Steering Groups: An Introduction

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Here’s an introduction to these important groups as part of the governance framework so you can get yours set up and working on your project. A project board provides oversight and governance for the project. What you need is adequate governance for the project. What is a project board? Call your meetings anything you like.

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14 Common Project Risks (+ more)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

As such, you may have a bit more influence on these if appropriate actions are taken early. This could be due to staffing levels or other projects being staffed instead due to higher business priority. External risks can occur due to a variety of factors, often caused by influences more outside of our immediate control.

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How to Deal with Challenging Situations Involving Stakeholders

Rebel’s Guide to PM

These situations include: governance related issues (e.g. lack of responsiveness, absence of agreed working relationships) a lack of technical expertise attitudes towards the project and project team members expectations and understanding (e.g. lack of understanding of project work) the working environment (e.g. The social environment.

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5 Considerations for Managing a Project Portfolio

Rebel’s Guide to PM

It’s common to bind together projects that support the same business objective into tactical programs, while I’ve often heard larger projects that contribute to different business goals informally referred to as strategic – even in the absence of an explicit portfolio management practice. How long will they take and how deep will they go?

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Simplifying Procurement in Project Management

Project Pulse Journal

Decoding Procurement's Role in Project Management Success Procurement in project management refers to the strategic sourcing and acquisition of goods and services necessary to fulfill the project objectives. Manage and Review Procurement Performance : Oversee the procurement process and evaluate outcomes.