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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. Organizational Process Assets do not include infrastructure or the software tools used to manage the data. They influence how we do the work. Don’t get me started on Enterprise Environmental Factors either.)

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Escaping the Feature Factory

Scrum.org

Overemphasis on Utilization : Prioritizing keeping teams busy with feature work over allowing time for creativity, exploration, and addressing technical debt also contributes to a feature factory environment. All of these reasons are reflective of systemic issues within large organizations.

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Top 11 Cities for Project Management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Construction of a Huawei research and development center Aircraft R&D facilities The continued development and expansion of Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory LEGOLAND® Park & Resort in Jinshan District at the cost of US$550m, due to open in 2024. A search on Seek.com.au

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Industry, Product, and Technical Knowledge: What Makes a Project Manager an Expert?

Epicflow Blog

And in this publication, we discuss the role of industry, product, and technical knowledge in the work of a project manager. . For example, the pharmaceutical industry is now facing a lot of challenges due to pandemic, the shipbuilding sector is trying to cope with the resource gap and needs a reasonable approach to resource allocation.

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How to Become a Project Manager in 2022: 3 Ways to Get A Job (with examples)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Look for jobs advertised as project coordinators, project office assistants or junior or trainee project management roles within technical functions. It’s important to review the available certifications and choose one that employers in your industry and country value. This is the route I took.

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Unlocking the Power and Mastery of Development Approach and Life Cycle

Project Pulse Journal

Each approach establishes the development of project deliverables as influenced by the delivery cadence, defined as the number and timing of deliveries based on the type of deliverable. Increased Flexibility The project's ability to adapt to changes with agility is due to a framework imbued with flexibility enhancements.

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How to Navigate the Project Environment Even if You’re New to Project Management

Project Pulse Journal

The project environment is a complex relationship of internal and external facets consisting of organizational structure, culture, industry dynamics, regulatory frameworks, technological advancements, and market trends. Technological Advancements The rapid pace of technological innovation can offer both opportunities and challenges.