Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Are your meetings a bit long and unstructured, regardless of how much effort you put into making a good agenda ? We used to have meetings like that until we implemented a terms of reference for the meeting series. Now everyone knows what the meeting is for and what their role in it is. Ready to get started?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 22, 2024

Every Sprint, the team adds up points for each Product Backlog item (PBI) that meets the Definition of Done by the end of the Sprint. The team's Velocity is the total sum of all of the points associated with PBIs that meet the Definition of Done by the end of the Sprint. Velocity can be a helpful metric. What is “cashing in”?

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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. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 22, 2024

It’s Friday evening, 6:00 pm and you’re watching the clock while stuck in a meeting that feels like it’ll never end. Ask yourself, “Which tasks can I complete before I leave for my meeting? Even worse, you have a bunch of tasks that haven’t been completed, invoices to file and reports to create.

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The Digital Project Manager

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The post What Is The Purpose Of A Project Kickoff Meeting? appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2024

Kanban and scrum are agile project management methodologies that can be used for similar purposes, but each has its unique pros and cons. This can be through scrum meetings, which are held daily in scrum, but they act almost as a teacher throughout the project to support the team and give them direction.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 2, 2021

But all that work is pointless if they don’t communicate the purpose of the project to their team and clients. 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. Learn More!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Quality assurance practices are to check that the project can create deliverables that are fit for purpose. They can also help the project manager tailor the approach, methods or controls used to make sure it is fit for purpose. If the project can no longer meet its goals, the function could even recommend that the project is closed.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Coming up with the quality management approach to ensure the project team can meet the expectations, specification and criteria set. Reviewer: This is the person responsible for checking the product meets its quality criteria. We also installed a fountain, and there is a requirement to meet the appropriate standards for water quality.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 15, 2022

The big risk as a project manager is that you hit all the project management success criteria: being on time and on budget, but what you deliver doesn’t meet the customer’s requirements. Conformity: Is the thing fit for purpose? Does it meet the specifications as set out in the requirements? Can we use it? The Quality domain.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 9, 2023

Create different views and apply filters to them so you give stakeholders exactly what they need (this is great for meetings when you want to keep attention on certain items). Add extra data Jira does have a roadmap tool, but if you want to add context and notes just for presentation purposes, it’s tricky. Visor solves that problem.

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Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 9, 2021

And one of the most critical events is your project kickoff meeting. Let's ensure that our meeting participants leave the kickoff meeting with a good understanding of the project and motivated for the hard work ahead. One thing that I've learned after twenty years of projects. Double down on your initial efforts.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 11, 2024

Zombie Estimation is where a team mechanically assigns story points to tasks without a true understanding or engagement in the purpose and method of estimation. Ritualistic Ceremonies : Estimation meetings are held because they are part of the process, not because they are seen as valuable.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 20, 2023

I use it mainly for two things: First , putting down in writing what my Steering Group are actually supposed to do to set the ‘ground rules’ for that group and their meetings. A ToR provides the context, purpose and structure for something. Second , to define what a particular workstream on a project is supposed to do.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 29, 2024

The effectiveness of a Scrum team is not just about ticking off tasks and meeting deadlines; it's about the team's connection to the work they do. It's the sense of purpose. I believe that part of my role is fostering an environment where motivation can thrive. Accountability is key in this journey. Comment below!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Clarify the PMO’s purpose. Your purpose. First, you need to identify your department’s purpose. When you meet one, add another! It is a brief statement that defines what the team does, its purpose, and its goals. A mission statement should identify your team’s purpose, values, and goals.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 31, 2020

Countless gurus have advocated for the benefits of reducing the time spent in meetings, of the number of meeting attendees, and even of meetings in general. The truth is, some meetings are necessary and if done right they are simply the best way to exchange ideas, form plans and make decisions. Here’s what that entails.

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Project Risk Coach

MAY 24, 2021

Many project managers feel overwhelmed with emails, phone calls, and meetings. The network manager failed to order the network cable and routers on time, and now the team is scrambling to make ends meet. Problem #7: I have meeting problems. First, make sure you need a meeting. Some are more engaged.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

The APM BOK defines project quality as: “The fitness for purpose of the degree of conformance of the outputs of a process, or the process itself to requirements.” While definitions of quality vary between professional organizations, they all have “being fit for purpose” as a common theme. The options are: Once (i.e.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Knowing you’ve got a great group out there identifying risks and making sure that your end result is fit for purpose is a great way to boost the informal aspects of governance on the project. We recommend: Lessons Learned Meeting Minutes Template. Projects that serve no purpose are soul-destroying places.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 29, 2024

Granted, if the budget you build in the proposal phase is carefully put together and everything goes according to plan, you will end up using that directly as your project budget, but for the purposes of this article, let’s just stick to the proposal phase. 9 meetings have been planned, totaling 18 travelers per partner (9 for Lerei).

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 26, 2024

The building inspector is usually certified in one or more of the professional building disciplines to have the skills and knowledge needed to judge whether a building meets code requirements. Project management software can help plan and organize tasks to ensure the project meets all project and regulatory requirements.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an agile coach I often have Scrum Masters come up to me because management is complaining there are too many meetings in Scrum and that their developers aren't 100% utilised on developing the products. Process - Facilitation helps participants to be guided towards the desired purpose for the Scrum event.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 12, 2024

Good scrum masters fully understand the purpose and intent of each of the elements of Scrum and how they are supported by the Scrum values. Good scrum masters are servant leaders and put the growth of others first, they provide the opportunity for intrinsic motivation through autonomy, mastery and purpose.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 10, 2022

According to the 2020 Scrum Guide, “The purpose of the Sprint Retrospective is to plan ways to increase quality and effectiveness.” Tip 2: Understand the purpose of the Retrospective . Teams need to understand its purpose to get the most out of the Retrospective (or any other Scrum event). Mural, Miro, Teams and Webex).

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 25, 2023

To avoid a potential money pit, learn what a budget report is, what purpose it serves and what it’s made up of. Learn more What Is the Purpose of a Budget Report? The main purpose of a budget report is to compile data on how much you’re spending on your business or project over a specific period. What Is a Budget Report?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

In this article we’ll look at what is a project board, and other names they are known by, who should be there, when to schedule meetings, what to talk about, how to report to this group and lots more so you can make sure it’s working effectively and efficiently. Call your meetings anything you like. What is a project board?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 8, 2024

As a scrum practitioner, I've observed teams going through the motions, treating these meetings as a tick-box exercise rather than a dynamic platform for discussion and improvement. This habitual approach leads to a stagnation in creativity and productivity, undermining the very essence of Agile.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

But I’m a big believer in making sure everything is fit for purpose and processes are included in that. Let’s say that you have great, fit-for-purpose processes. The people doing the process need to know why they are doing it and what purpose it serves. That means using them at the right time for the right purpose.

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Wrike

JANUARY 22, 2024

Have you ever directed or been part of a meeting that didn’t lead anywhere? To prevent these unproductive meetings from becoming the norm at work, take the time to create a purposeful meeting agenda. In this article, we will delve into the importance of a meeting agenda and explore its key elements.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 10, 2023

Let’s take a look at the different types of construction drawings, what purpose they serve in construction project management and how project management software helps turn these building construction plans into actionable steps that guide the construction crew during the execution phase of the project.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 8, 2024

Clarifying information that wasn’t included or unclear in the scope of the construction contract is critical to delivering a project on time, within budget and meeting quality standards. They can include many different categories depending on their purpose. ProjectManager’s Gantt charts are powerful planning and scheduling tools.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The purpose of the project is explained in the project description. To accomplish this, you need to understand the project inside and out, from its purpose to its scope. Everything in the project description should connect to the purpose of the project. This will define the purpose of the project.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

If you struggle to pay attention during meetings (made even more challenging by virtual meetings), you are not alone. I, and many of you, are part of the some 90% of people who daydream during meetings, and the 73% who use meeting time to do other work.* Have a clear purpose.

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Project Risk Coach

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Friends, have you experienced wasteful project meetings lately? Although meetings are a fundamental communication tool, many meetings fail to achieve real results. Let’s look at four common project meeting problems: unclear purpose, topic hopping, indecision, and unclear direction. Four Project Meeting Problems.

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 21, 2021

When sending the meeting minutes to the core project team, copy the supplemental team. Plan your project meetings. Meetings have a bad reputation. Bad meetings are poorly planned and facilitated resulting in a huge waste of time. I’m not in the camp of getting rid of meetings. Use more interactive communication.

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