Brett Harned

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

I've written about post-mortem meetings in the past , but this post explores the topic in more depth. Also, yeah, I know people prefer different names for this meeting. Call it whatever you want--just be sure to learn something useful fro the meeting, but more importantly, act on it.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2024

It outlines practically exactly how kanban can work for your team. Kanban and scrum are agile project management methodologies that can be used for similar purposes, but each has its unique pros and cons. So, which is the best project management method if we compare kanban vs. scrum? What Is Kanban? Get started for free today. What Is Scrum?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 15, 2023

What Is a Team Meeting? A team meeting is a scheduled event in which people involved in a project will get together and have a conversation about topics related to that work. Meetings come in many forms, but the more effective ones have an agenda created by the team leader that outlines what is to be discussed.

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The Digital Project Manager

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The post How To Really Run A Simple Sprint Review Meeting For Digital Projects appeared first on The Digital Project Manager. The post How To Really Run A Simple Sprint Review Meeting For Digital Projects appeared first on The Digital Project Manager. It doesn’t operate on its own though.

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The Digital Project Manager

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

You likely have set a meeting on your team’s calendar for 30 minutes to get together each day and talk about what’s going on. The post How To Run A More Effective Stand-Up Meeting: 6 Expert Tips appeared first on The Digital Project Manager. It probably worked for a […].

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 14, 2024

As project managers, most of us know how important it is to make sure that what we deliver is actually useful and used by the people we deliver it for. Time: Each day we meet on Zoom at 7.30pm UK time (2.30pm EST). That’s where change management comes in. I’m sorry to say there isn’t a secret exactly. Join my new workshop. Cost: US$60.

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The Digital Project Manager

JANUARY 15, 2021

The post How To Run A Great Internal Project Kickoff Meeting appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

And how do you make it work to your advantage, without it taking up all your time or being very bureaucratic? Let me share some tips on what it is, who is responsible for project assurance, and how it works in real life. Let me share some tips on what it is, who is responsible for project assurance, and how it works in real life.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 11, 2024

This is managed by a warehouse management system, which we’ll explain, and detail how project management software can help improve that process. Warehouse management is the process by which the day-to-day operations of a warehouse are run. It acts as a waystation, a part of the larger manufacturing and fulfillment processes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Whether you’re excited to meet them for the first time, or have had a few calls/sessions already, you are probably wondering if you are using their time effectively and asking the right questions. Use these as a starting point in your meetings with your mentor and see where the conversation takes you. Still looking for a mentor?

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Then, we’ll wrap up with how project management software can help with manufacturing operations management. Manufacturing operations management looks at each step in the manufacturing process , from design to delivery and inventory to ensure that operations run as efficiently as possible and costs are minimized.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Elisa Cepale I facilitate daily standup meetings for our support team. In this article, I’ll look at 5 activities you can try in your daily team standup meeting. In this article, I’ll look at 5 activities you can try in your daily team standup meeting. What’s the point of a daily standup meeting?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2023

It’s understandable why people often moan at the prospect of a meeting. But meetings are important. To remove the stigma attached to meetings, learn meeting planning. What Is Meeting Planning? Meeting planning sets the agenda for the meeting. Why Is Meeting Planning Important? Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 20, 2024

A preconstruction meeting ensures that all those parts are working together on a common goal. Get the most out of a preconstruction meeting by knowing who must attend and the items to cover in your preconstruction agenda. What Is a Preconstruction Meeting? Learn more Who Should Attend a Preconstruction Meeting?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2024

It involves how the company will allocate its resources to support business activities that lead to achieving those long-term goals. Another reason to have an organizational strategy is that it provides a roadmap that can be shared across the company and illustrates how those long-term goals will be met.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 18, 2023

We’ll answer that question and then show you how to measure project performance in your project. It allows project managers to gauge the actual performance of the project and see if that aligns with the planned performance, such as meeting schedule milestones and costs associated with the project budget. What Is Project Performance?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 10, 2023

Giving project presentations may feel scary, but you can plan and prepare for them just like any other meeting. Formal project presentations often require proper meeting times, thought-out slide decks, goal review and more. We’ll spend most of our time discussing how to prepare and deliver a formal project presentation.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2024

The project strategy works to meet the organization’s mission, but its goals are specific to the individual project it’s directing. Every project is different. While they all have a timeframe and end with a deliverable, they require unique methodologies and steps to reach their goals. What Is Project Strategy?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 10, 2024

We’ll explain what order management is and explore how an order management process is conducted. They should be happy with the product, of course, but also with how the company handled their order and delivered it. But the only reason it feels effortless is because of order management. What Is Order Management?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 21, 2021

And how can you be a good project manager? A Good Project Managers runs such exceptional meetings that people actually look forward to them because they produce results. What makes a bad project manager? — Leadership. Fred Obiero. A Bad Project Manager is a bystander, not a leader. Jahn Karsybaev.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 8, 2024

Learn how to manage project scope and you’ll be able to navigate those changes easily. The lessons learned meeting would look at everything that went well and everything that didn’t, and pick out key lessons to apply to future projects. However, that isn’t always the case. Learn the vocab Project management has a lot of jargon.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Today, we take virtual meetings for granted, but the possibilities they bring free up the world of work. It makes it possible to work with clients, contractors, and teams from anywhere at all… even though it feels like we spend way too much time in virtual meetings! This is a guest post by Diana Ecker.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 30, 2024

Without an instant messaging app, you’re running in the dark, waiting for lengthy delays between emails, phone calls, or whatever alternative communication tool you’re using. When managing a team and project remotely, how do you keep track of who is doing what , when , and how? January 2020, I was in a minority.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 13, 2022

Why do you need to learn how to manage multiple projects ? I’ll share the 3 main reasons why you need to develop a range of skills – beyond what’s taught in the project management books – to help you meet the real demands of the job: multi-project management. What does it mean to run multiple projects?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 29, 2024

I’ll show you how. Then I’ll show you a worked example (from a fictional proposal but you will be able to see how to apply this to your project). For more on how to create a project budget, this article has all the info you need.) So, how do you convince an evaluator that your idea will work?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Front of mind are resources and intangible things like leadership, experience and general know-how. There are many things that are needed when managing a project. But there are also tangible items that are just as important. Some of these are called organizational process assets. What Is an Organizational Process Asset?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

Project management maturity is a term used to describe how a company can support its successful projects. The more mature an organization’s management, the more likely they’re going to meet its strategic goals. This requires an organization with a well-developed project management process. What Is Project Management Maturity?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 29, 2022

There’s a trend towards more and more knowledge work being run in a projectized way, which means more and more people doing project management as part of their day job. Let’s look ahead and see what the next 10 years will bring for project management software, jobs, and the role itself. Does Project Management Have a Future?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

Operations run the business. Let’s look first at examples of projects and why they are needed, and then we’ll do the same for operations, so you can see how they both fit together and ensure the business remains resilient, profitable and stable. Projects change the business. In my experience, that creates tension.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 27, 2022

In the last couple of weeks I’ve turned into a woman who runs down Regent Street in ridiculous heels to get to her next meeting on time. Meet the team. Cialdini talks about how having someone else introduce you is a more powerful way of making a first impression. In other words, life has just been really busy.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 20, 2021

I’ve been booking meetings for the next couple of months because I know my team get very busy, and if we don’t schedule the time we won’t meet to talk about the big stuff. Knowing how to manage a meeting is one of the core skills for project managers. Looking for more resources to make your meetings run more smoothly?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 2, 2021

That’s why a kickoff meeting is so important. A kickoff meeting puts everyone on the same page. It’s all part of the meeting agenda and makes sure the project team starts off on the right foot. What Is a Project Kickoff Meeting? A kickoff meeting is usually led by the project manager. It sets up project success.

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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.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

IT financial management (ITFM) covers the costs of keeping our network, servers and devices running. Information technology (IT) has found its way into almost every aspect of our lives, both professionally and personally. What we might take for granted actually involves a great deal of work and investment.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 12, 2024

Otter is a note-taking app that also records in-person meetings. How do teams manage without Atlassian? What’s really impressive is how it can be tailored to fit the specific needs of a business. I can’t be the only one who thinks that with better productivity tools for teams, we’d be more… productive.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Risk meetings don’t have to be boring, although in my experience they often are. A Short Guide to Facilitating Risk Management is a book that specifically addresses how to get the best out of your risk management meetings. We’ve dodged sabre-tooth tigers, managed our way out of various plagues and we don’t run across motorways.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 8, 2021

How do you communicate in virtual teams? Alexis: Keep people informed and minimize the amount of meetings you have. Use a project management communication plan that talks about how to communicate with each stakeholder. That shapes how we communicate with them. I use my iPad in meetings so I can show people slides.

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