Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 17, 2020

Most project managers will have experienced a situation where they have found a stakeholder to be really difficult. This often causes stress and it’s challenging for project managers to find ways to deal with it. What happens instead is that they create situations which are challenging for the project manager.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 14, 2022

I know what it’s like: analysis paralysis kicks in, and the responsibilities of making a big call can weigh heavy on stakeholders… so they procrastinate, and you don’t get any answer at all. There is a decision-making approach that takes some of the weightiness out of deciding what to do. Just what the name says!

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Governance Government Risk Management Influencer 332

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Projects can be viewed as a series of decisions. From planning to execution, project managers and their teams are constantly choosing between one option and another or even many different options. Learn what a decision matrix is and when you should use it. What Is a Decision Matrix?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

There’s no denying that project management today looks different to how it did even 5 years ago. Project management trends shape our profession. So what are the emerging trends in project management that are going to shape how you do your job in the future? How project management is evolving.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 9, 2021

Early on in my career, I had a call from the post room manager. I was happy that my project to in-source a service had completed as expected. That was my first ‘real life’ lesson about the importance of stakeholder engagement. What is stakeholder engagement? Engagement helps drive action on projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 21, 2021

What makes a bad project manager? And how can you be a good project manager? In this extract from their new book, Jahn Karsybaev and Fred Obiero share the characteristics and behaviors of successful and unsuccessful project leaders. A Bad Project Manager is a bystander, not a leader.

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2021 PMO Executing Risk Management 477

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 28, 2023

Have you seen project status reports with colored boxes in different shades of green, amber, and red? Or project names written in those colors where the rest of the text is black? That’s the RAG status of the project. of investment is wasted due to poor project performance. What is RAG is project management?

Software Review 280

Software Review PMO Risk Management Closing 280

Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

Content What is a SWOT analysis? SWOT analysis in the project management context Why should I conduct a SWOT analysis? What is a SWOT analysis? SWOT analysis in the project management context In project management , it is important to both plan effectively and implement well.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

Is your organization failing to close the gaps between strategy and project execution? Let’s review strategies and tools you can use, and learn how they can help you close that gap to promote successful project execution. What is Project Execution? Fortunately, there are strategies ( and tools! )

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Executing Project Life Cycle Software Review Technical Review 500

The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

By Jorgelina Bross-Puglisi February 28, 2024 Project Managers Have One Key Goal: Project Success By integrating risk management into project management processes, project managers can anticipate and respond to potential challenges, increasing the likelihood of project success.

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Risk Management Risk Controlling Artificial Inteligence 162

The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

And so, we were not at all surprised to see that at IIL’s November International Project Management Day Virtual Conference , the most attendance in any one session was at the panel discussion on, you guessed it: AI. What does it mean for me in my role as a Project Manager?

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

And so, we were not at all surprised to see that at IIL’s November International Project Management Day Virtual Conference , the most attendance in any one session was at the panel discussion on, you guessed it: AI. What does it mean for me in my role as a Project Manager?

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Artificial Inteligence Generative AI ChatGPT Software Review 154

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

There are no guarantees that starting a project will ensure that it’s delivered successfully. There are many ways a project can fail. To avoid failure, it’s important to understand failure and know the signs that your project is in danger. What Is Project Failure? Learn more.

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Estimate Software Review Budget Controlling 278

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Have you seen project status reports with colored boxes in different shades of green, amber, and red? Or project names written in those colors where the rest of the text is black? That’s the RAG status of the project. of investment is wasted due to poor project performance. What is RAG is project management?

Software Review 363

Software Review PMO Risk Management Closing 363

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In my experience, it largely depends on how your manager feels about part-time staff. I had a (different) manager who was interested in ROWE working where results rather than hours, and who had children himself. What working part-time actually meant for me However, back to the story. I’ve got you covered.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

On Agile projects, business representatives work alongside developers so scope unfolds as the project progresses. The team is still working to reduce ambiguity on the project and define the requirements, but it’s being done in a different way to an approved scope document. How to create the perfect business requirements.

Technical Review 264

Technical Review Agile Process Controlling 264

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 11, 2022

And you’re wondering what other people do in their strategic planning sessions… I’ve been there! In this article, I’ll explain what a strategic planning meeting can cover and share a sample agenda you can customize for your strategy sessions. What should a strategic planning meeting include? Is it a new strategic plan?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 24, 2019

No matter what level you are at in terms of being able to quickly solve problems when faced with them, you can always improve. That’s why the following seven problem solving skills are so important to both the experienced and new person on the job. Related: How to Use Data to Be a Better Manager. But there’s more.

Software Review 312

Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Monitoring Defining 312

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 14, 2022

It’s a cliché to say that projects rarely deliver as planned, but it’s only a cliché because it’s true. As project issues arise, it’s important to take action. But how do you know what action to take? What is an exception report in project management and how do you use one?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 25, 2019

Your manager says there isn’t a lot of money to spend on career development activities. It’s important, but not “I’m going to get an MBA” important. But first, let’s look at what professional development is. But first, let’s look at what professional development is. What are Examples of Professional Development?

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Certification PMO PMI Technical Review 329

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Whether you need to define communication objectives, or identify stakeholders and channels, you can use this communication plan template to schedule project communications and establish a feedback loop that keeps everyone up to date. Download The Free Communications Plan Template: Why You Need a Communication Plan Template.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Whether you’re a project manager, facility manager or part of a maintenance team, you need to know what TPM is and employ it keep your business productive. Whether you’re a project manager, facility manager or part of a maintenance team, you need to know what TPM is and employ it keep your business productive.

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LiquidPlanner

JULY 11, 2022

A project manager’s role is broad. You need to concurrently write high-level summaries and dive into complex reports to keep projects on track. I’ll be honest, the expectations of the role have broadened since I became a project manager. Look at what people are finding valuable and do more of that.

Risk Management 167

Risk Management PMI Risk Executing 167

Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

To make the situation worse, AI has improved significantly over the last 12 months, too. What Is a Scrum GPT? Since OpenAI launched its GPT marketplace , many free offerings have appeared; just search for them: So, I was really excited to learn that Jeff Sutherland created such a Scrum GPT: “? But don’t worry!

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

It’s a meeting after the project has concluded, during which successes and failures are discussed with the project team. It’s a great way to learn from your mistakes and repeat those actions that worked as planned. Yes, it’s very helpful in setting up your next project to stay on track. This isn’t an and/or situation.

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Software Review Risk Management Risk Monitoring 238

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 30, 2019

For others, they’ve focused on what’s important to them rather than what matters to their stakeholders. All of these are challenges for people who want to move from technical roles into project management and leadership roles. We built what my boss (the divisional head of IT) said he wanted. Andrew Zeitoun.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 1, 2019

Sometimes leading a team, project or organization goes well. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you crisis management techniques to help you successfully lead during a disaster. In Review – Crisis Management: How to Lead During a Crisis. That took the team member away from the project to deal with a family emergency.

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Velociteach

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The podcast by project managers for project managers. WENDY GROUNDS: Welcome to Manage This , the podcast by project managers for project managers. WENDY GROUNDS: Welcome to Manage This , the podcast by project managers for project managers.

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 6, 2024

Effective conflict management can resolve and transform these disputes into personal and organizational growth opportunities. Conflict management leadership involves more than overseeing or directing responses to conflict. Imagine if workplace conflicts were resolved and used as stepping stones for innovation and team building.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 27, 2021

There is an automated transcript below (so please excuse typos) that starts at 2mins 30 avoiding the intro waffle as we get people into the room. As a program or project manager, do you need to be able to run really effective meetings and workshops as part of your role? About the webinar. About our presenter.

Technical Review 302

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Planio

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

People don’t leave bad jobs - they leave bad managers. So, it only makes sense that to keep your team together and happy (and avoid project failure ), you need to level up your leadership game. Jump to a section: What is servant leadership? Why is servant leadership so important for Agile teams?

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Velociteach

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Balancing project success with avoiding burnout is a real challenge in high-stress environments Dr. Marie-Helene (MH) Pelletier discusses the necessity of adopting a strategic approach to resilience by integrating psychology and strategy. Burnout and resilience.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 13, 2023

What Is a Business Case Plan Template? A ‘Business Case’ provides justification for the initiation of a project. Recommended Option – Analysis along multiple dimensions of the benefits and costs of each option, leading to one. A Business Case is done in collaboration between a Sponsor and Senior Management.

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 18, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you struggling to keep your complex projects on track, within budget, and up to the desired quality standards? Managing projects effectively can be daunting, especially with multiple project tasks, tight deadlines, and the need for constant collaboration. The good news is you can.

Technical Review 52

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2023

I was interested in learning more about a typical daily challenge many agile practitioners face: How shall we successfully pursue an agile transformation? How to Create ChatGPT Prompts Generally, ChatGPT prompts comprise several elements: I define in what capacity ChatGPT shall interact with the prompts; for example, as a Scrum Master.

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Velociteach

MARCH 4, 2024

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Are your projects truly delivering the promised benefits? He explains why so many projects miss the mark on delivering measurable benefits and shares strategies to implement to maximize value. 03:54 … What is Benefits Realization?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 4, 2019

How does a business gather the data they need to understand the needs and wants of the market, and who they should be targeting when developing ideas, advertising and marketing projects ? That’s not so easy—especially from the perspective of a cubicle. What Is Market Research? Everyone’s happy! Types of Market Research.

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