Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

When I brainstormed a list of project management skills to put on my resume (which over here in the UK we call a CV), it was a long list. If you’re putting together an application for a job, you’ve probably found the same. How do you list the project management skills required without it turning into a giant list of buzzwords?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 11, 2022

Listing projects on your resume helps make your job application stand out. Here’s how to showcase your projects on your CV (as we call a resume here in the UK, and I’ll use both terms interchangeably in this article) to make it clear what you are capable of. What projects to include on your resume. Here’s how to do it.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2021

Are you wondering whether it’s worth getting a degree in project management? Or what you can do for a job once you finish your bachelor’s or master’s studies? What can you do with a degree in project management? The simple answer is: you can get a job as a project manager. Let’s dive in!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A project timeline is a visual representation of the tasks that make up the project, showing the sequence of events and key dates. Let’s be clear: I’m not talking about a detailed project Gantt chart, PERT chart or a flow chart. What do you need to create a project timeline? Start date: When are you starting the work?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 18, 2023

While there are similarities between a project manager and a project portfolio manager, they’re different positions with different responsibilities. What Is a Project Portfolio Manager? A project portfolio manager is a professional who develops and implements portfolio management processes.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 20, 2024

Construction projects are structured with schedules, budgets and resource allocation. Many people work on them, from general contractors overseeing subcontractors to architects and, of course, the project owner. They have unique skills, but all those jobs must come together to create an integral structure or whatever is being erected.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 22, 2024

Construction projects are often long and complicated endeavors. What’s included in the contractor payment schedule and the different types are a critical part of the professional relationship between the project owner and the general contractor. The contractor payment schedule is how contractors in construction projects are paid.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For one position I backfilled, we wanted a particular specialist role to come and work in a project delivery capacity for a year, so we had the right skills on the project team. Secondment Another type of long term absence is someone being seconded to a project team. However, their day job still needs to be done.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 26, 2021

My first job applications were a mess. The first step in getting a new job is to make a good impression with your resume (or CV, as we call it over here in the UK). And that means learning how to include your projects and your project management skills. How to include work projects on your resume.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 19, 2021

When I brainstormed a list of project management skills to put on my resume (which over here in the UK we call a CV), it was a long list. If you’re putting together an application for a job, you’ve probably found the same. How do you list the project management skills required without it turning into a giant list of buzzwords?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

A project needs many pieces to come together in order to achieve its goals and objectives. The people on the team might be your most important resource, but without an effective project leader, they’re just a ship without a rudder. What Is a Project Leader? Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 2, 2020

I decided to be a project manager. Admittedly, it wasn’t until I started working that I knew such a job existed, but when I realised I did, I knew it was for me. Here are 6 things I learned about being a project manager – things I didn’t know back in 2000 when I started out. I began project managing in insurance.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 18, 2023

Most projects are hierarchical. There’s someone at the top of the project management team who answers to the stakeholders and directs the project manager and project team. That position is called a project executive. What Is a Project Executive? What Does a Project Executive Do?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 13, 2023

Project management is a great career. And how do you show prospective employers that you are keen to commit to the job and you know enough about the role of a project manager for them to take a chance on you? I’ve taken plenty of project management certificates over the years – but mostly, they cost money.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Nearly 1 in 5 project managers have considered leaving their job: 37% of professionals have thought about quitting project management in the past year. So why are people leaving project management? Let’s start with this story from one project manager. Anonymous project manager.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 8, 2022

Sometimes you don’t need to take a promotion in order to get a new job or to get ahead in the career stakes. The career path for many types of jobs is pretty straightforward. For a project manager, it often looks like this. However, going up isn’t your only choice when it comes to moving jobs.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 27, 2023

I’ve done a lot of project management training in my 20+ years as a project manager. Continuous development is so important, and learning new skills helps you stay current in the job market. Project managers who are working with Scrum teams and want to understand ways of working. I just couldn’t.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

You’re here because you’re interested in finding out whether the IBM Project Manager Professional Certificate is right for you? Summary review The IBM Project Manager Professional Certificate is a good CAPM® alternative or course to use towards your CAPM prep. Who is the IBM Project Management Certificate for?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 5, 2022

We talk a lot about project managers, but that title is more general than most might think. There are many different project managers, but today we’re interested in focusing on just one, the technical project manager. What Is a Technical Project Manager? If either applies, read on.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Next, we discussed the conditions where Scrum's Empiricism, Self-Management, and Continuous Improvement can thrive. This can include business analysts, testers, marketers, project managers, or anyone else. . A Leader will have to spend time managing this disconnect. .

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Before you engage with a new project, there are certain things you have to know. Resources are anything you need to execute the project plan. What Is Resource Forecasting in Project Management? Resource forecasting is a way to estimate the number of necessary resources to deliver your project successfully.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

What does a business analyst do on a project, and how is that different to the role of the project manager? Let’s dive into the jobs and see how they work together to successfully deliver a project. The responsibilities of a BA and PM on a project. What does a project manager do?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The decision to become a Scrum Master, in my experience, isn't just about a job title; it's about embracing a new dimension of leadership and responsibility. It's not just about facilitating meetings or managing backlogs; it's a leadership role that requires a deep understanding of team dynamics and project management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 6, 2022

This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management. The projects that you read about in the media are often high profile, with budgets in the multimillions or even billions. When faced with that view of projects, you might wonder how people ever got started.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 4, 2023

For a project to function properly and be delivered on time and within its budget, all the roles and responsibilities of everyone involved must be clearly defined and communicated. Everyone has their part to play in the process, which is orchestrated by the project manager acting on behalf of the project owner.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Tzvi Zucker, Marketing Manager at Proggio. I’m pleased to be working with Proggio to bring you this thought-provoking article from Tzvi Zucker, Marketing Manager. Project management has wrought much change. However, she will quickly learn that the job is ever-changing. Project Management As Model.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 19, 2022

Construction procurement can maximize the efficiency of a construction project. While construction project management includes all plans and schedules for the project, without the goods and services provided by procurement in construction, it’s only an idea and not a structure. Learn more. General Contracting.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 19, 2023

Most likely your job description is not “write and reply to emails”. Time spent on emails = number of emails received x average time to process 1 email The number of emails received is straightforward and often a neglected aspect of email management as people believe they only have control of the outflow of emails and not the inflow.

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Kiron Bondale

AUGUST 28, 2022

The reason the title of this post is in quotes is that this is a frequently asked question in both the projectmanagement.com discussion groups and PMI’s LinkedIn Project, Program, and Portfolio Management group. The PMP credential is the project management designation which most recruiters and hiring managers are aware of.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 11, 2021

These reports need to be thorough and accurate to give a consistent record of all that took place each and every day of the project. Using this daily report template is important because it communicates the state of the project to all stakeholders and keeps them informed on daily progress.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 15, 2021

Documentation is required in any project, but even more so when it comes to construction project management. Construction projects demand regular, detailed reporting during execution, so you can review and analyze your progress. This is critical for keeping your construction project on schedule.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2020

The project management job descriptions you see in profiles on LinkedIn might not represent exactly what you would do in the role. That’s because project managers do so many different things! What is a job description? A job description (which you might hear abbreviated to JD) describes the role.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It’s easier to write down the job roles than the names of the people, as you’ll find people move job roles and drop in and out more frequently than you expect. Job titles in the ToR mean you have to update it less often as key stakeholders change. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 4, 2023

Stakeholders are anyone who has a vested interest in the project. They can be internal, such as project managers, teams, owners or investors, or external, such as clients, customers or suppliers. There can be a lot of stakeholders in any project and managing them requires stakeholder management templates.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

A project manager’s job isn’t just about managing the work. You are also responsible for your team, and making sure they have the skills required to do their jobs. Part of a resource management plan is to build the skills of your team. Risk management is a great example. Identify project risks.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 15, 2022

I work with project managers around the world, and increasingly there’s one success trait that I find could use a tune-up. Regardless of the reason, sometimes, we, as project managers, take an overly passive posture, and that can be holding you and your projects back. Andy Kaufman. Edit ourselves down.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

By Veronica Thraen As a new project manager (PM), getting noticed in the hiring process is not always easy. With so many project management opportunities available, how can a new PM stand out when you’re up against a seemingly unattainable list of requirements and more experienced PMs? Be more specific.

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