Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

She wrote: I have been advised that you have to do a degree in a particular subject e.g. engineering, do project management training e.g. PMI®, PRINCE2® etc and work your way up in order to become a project manager. PMI reports an expected global need for 25 million new project professionals by 2030. Is this true?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

OPAs and the PMP exam Let’s face it: I first came across the term OPA while reviewing PMP exam training material. Outside of the world of PMI, I’m not sure that the term is widely used at all, but let’s put that aside for a moment and consider what they are and how to use them. It’s just the data itself, the ‘knowledge,’ that counts.

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NimbleWork

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This year, we participated in the Project Management Institute’s annual PMI Summit, held in Atlanta. What is the nature of the PMO and PM functions in your organization? Is the PMO part of IT or reports to the business head? However, the real benefits of AI that have been touted for a long time, are still elusive.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

That’s because the project teams involved with these successful projects follow a defined and repeatable process, which mitigates risk and achieves objectives. It helps to complete projects on time, manage risk, achieve project goals, deliver more benefits and handle change with minor disruption.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 4, 2021

That’s echoed in the PMI Pulse of the Profession 2021 report. If we look at research from PMI and research done by the Georgia Chapter, waterfall is used in construction but in IT and financial services are using agile and hybrid. Here are the notes from that discussion. The trend that is here to stay is remote work and digital teams.

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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

I recall a time when I was the program manager of a large initiative, and the PMs who reported to me would constantly roll their eyes when they had to submit their weekly status reports to the PMO. I recall having a disagreement on how “proper” risk statements should be written with the PMO manager. What can we do?

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this article, we’re addressing a common question in modern project management: Do we need risk management in agile projects? Do agile projects have risks associated with them? And do we want to let those risks run wild without any effort to contain them? So, yes, of course, we need risk management in agile projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

The ISO 9001 definition is very similar to APM’s, as is the definition in the PMI PMBOK ®. Also, if you have internal auditors or a Quality Assurance function, or someone in the PMO who can do an informal (or formal) project review, book that in as well. But, projects rarely have dedicated budgets for training.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Do you need to earn PDUs to maintain your PMI certification? If you hold a PMP ® , PgMP ® , PfMP ® or PMI-PBA ® certification, you need to earn 60 PDUs every three years. If you hold a PMI-ACP ® , PMI-RMP ® , PMI-SP ® certification, you need to earn 30 PDUs in a three-year cycle. You’re in the right place!

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

We regularly feature project management resources to help train PMs to land jobs in the industry or develop better skills in their current role. Beyond academia there is project management training and certifications. There are two major certifying bodies, PRINCE2 and the Project Management Institute (PMI).

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Henny Portman

APRIL 15, 2024

The latest PMI Pulse of the Profession 2024 Report shows that hybrid gains ground as the fit-for-purpose approach, reflecting comparative data from 2022 and 2023. One critical issue is the insufficiency of merely having permanent agile teams and structures such as agile release trains. From PdM to PgM realization dates, impact, risks.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Reimagine the must-have project management skills,” says Brantlee Underhill, Managing Director, North America, Project Management Institute (PMI). Recommended Training. Some companies are already using video as part of staff onboarding and training. Project management isn’t just about managing spreadsheets and timelines.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

PMI defines ethics like this: Ethics is about making the best possible decisions concerning people, resources and the environment. The PMI website says: Ethical choices diminish risk, advance positive results, increase trust, determine long term success and build reputations. What is Ethics in Project Management?

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Inloox

APRIL 7, 2017

First off: The acronym “PMO” has many different meanings. In this blog series, however, we will use the acronym PMO to describe the project management office. The project assistance is only assigned to one specific project, while the PMO is the central point of contact for all projects.

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

APRIL 18, 2019

Worldwide, those figures account for a 68% uplift in economic activity related to project-oriented work (figures from PMI’s Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap 2017–2027 ). The PMO: Gap Closer. It’s the PMO. The only entity that exists today that can support that is the PMO.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

A Project Management Office (PMO) isn't just about oversight; it's about empowering your projects to deliver real value. A well-implemented PMO can transform your project delivery process , ensuring that every project is set up for success from the start. Discover how a PMO can be a game-changer for your organization.

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 3, 2024

Program Management, as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI), provides a structured approach to managing a group of related projects that, when executed individually, might not deliver the same level of impact. What is a PMO, and how does it lead within the organization? What is Program Management?

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

You attend a training course, how do you make sure you’re doing everything you can to get the most out of what you are learning? How do you make sure that once the training is over and you head back to the office, that you’re still able to utilise what you have learnt? Training Needs Analysis.

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Workamajig

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

How do companies use formal training programs? What kind of PMOs do organizations employ? 68% - more than 2/3rd - of organizations in PMI's annual survey said that they used outsourced or contract project managers in 2018. ( Project Management Office (PMO) Statistics. It's not always a rosy picture for PMOs.

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Risk Prediction and Mitigation: Stop fires before they start! AI-powered analytics can scan historical data and project details to identify potential risks and delays. Watch an MPUG training webinar for free and improve your Microsoft Project skills in less than 1 hour.

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Artificial Inteligence Generative AI 2030 PMO 59

Wrike

AUGUST 22, 2018

Project management is a discipline loaded with acronyms: PMP, PRINCE2, CPM, WBS, PMBOK, PMI… and about 150 others. Whether or not you’re a project manager by title, one acronym you’re sure to hear more often is PMO. What is PMO?” PMO stands for “project management office.” Definition of PMO. Who Needs a PMO?

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MPUG

APRIL 11, 2024

Let me suggest that there are worlds out there awaiting your gentle touch, and worlds that require the firm hand of a project office (PMO) or a project manager with a will of steel. When risks are truly systemic, they can be identified at the project level. For creating a risk history, such an effort is peerless.

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MPUG

APRIL 1, 2024

This makes Copilot Studio a powerful tool for project management and PMO tasks. A chatbot that retrieves and presents project-related data, such as risks, issues, or task information, from Dataverse or other data sources. Gain access to 500+ hours of PMI-accredited training, live events, and a vibrant online community.

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MPUG

AUGUST 28, 2023

According to PMI, these initiatives include using software (e.g., PMO or EPMO), and making projects more visible and trackable across the organization. Finally, the elements of EPM include risk management, structured estimating, project reviews, escalating issues, time management, information systems, and training/mentoring.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Knowledge was first formalized around the triple constraint (cost, schedule, and scope), but progressively expanded to include specialized material such as risk, aspects of quality and purchasing, and more general management topics such as human resources and interpersonal skills. Scores of techniques have now evolved.

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Now imagine that a senior executive starts off his day and decides first to have a quick look at the project dashboard expecting to see metrics such as the current status of projects, earned value indices in terms of money and performances, and top risks. Welcome to the concept of the Project Management Office or PMO. PMO Definition.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Risk Management. Effective risk management has to be proactive. AI enables predictions that are more accurate than traditional software solutions in determining risk responses, probabilities, and their impact. Are you prepared to invest in training your project management community in this new technology? Innovation.”

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

Potential Security Risks Remote workers may face security risks associated with remote access to sensitive data and information. By providing clear directions, the PMO helps virtual teams operate cohesively and align with strategic objectives.

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The Lazy Project Manager

JULY 27, 2017

To follow up on the project management training regarding sponsorship, the open offer of a ‘surgery’ perhaps one month later, allows the project managers to come back with questions and requests for help with regards to the sponsors they are working with on a day to day basis. Stage 5 Project Manager Surgery.

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The Lazy Project Manager

AUGUST 1, 2017

Perhaps we might begin with the PMO. Since PMOs lead the project management community – either directly or indirectly, according to your PMO model (see appendices) – then by considering what the best PMOs offer we can gain some insight and see that: The best PMOs have consistent, repeatable PM practices across the enterprise.

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Kiron Bondale

APRIL 17, 2016

The April 2016 issue of PM Network provided updated project management capability findings from PMI’s 2016 Pulse of the Profession ® report. Effectively supporting project management doesn’t just mean setting up a PMO and expecting that it will be able to work miracles as the report indicates that 68% of organizations have a PMO.

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MPUG

JULY 31, 2023

Initial risks – A list of all the risks that are known at the time of beginning a project. A risk is an uncertain event or condition that may impact the project. Watch an MPUG training webinar for free and improve your Microsoft Project skills in less than 1 hour.

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Wrike

JUNE 16, 2014

We’ve collected 20 online project management training resources for you to sharpen your skills, broaden your knowledge, collect PDUs, and earn notable certificates to advance your career. Corporate Education Group presents a variety of individual classes on topics like risk management and project scope, plus PMP exam prep.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2017

A lot of my focus ended up working with the PMO to improve the process of identification of risks and opportunities, trade-off analyses, decision making, and stage-gate reporting for improved performance in environment, safety and inclusion of external stakeholder needs. What trends are you seeing in training in this area?

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Business leaders and corporate executives need to find the optimal way to achieve growth while at the same time, manage the risks. All business initiatives are achieved through projects, so assessing and ranking these projects in order of importance to the business strategy give organisations the confidence to embrace risk.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 26, 2023

And then of course – the overall risk for the project, even without the pandemic, is pretty significant. Add in the pandemic and you had a lot of high impact risks that could occur. How can an organization or a PMO use the Seventh Edition to improve outcomes? What About Organizations?

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Leading Answers

MARCH 1, 2019

Volunteering with PMI has many benefits. Over the years of volunteering with PMI, I have met many great industry leaders like “Risk Doctor” David Hillson and PMO guru Jack Duggal. They have been generous mentors, and I often learn more in a 10-minute coffee break than days of training or reading.

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