Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Project managers should seek to understand the risk attitudes of key stakeholders because: A. Negative risk attitudes can reduce a project team's motivation. Therefore, it's critical for project managers to understand and balance the bias that arises from risk attitudes. The same thing can happen in our projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 1, 2022

In the past I have interviewed Susanne Madsen on the topic of project leadership and her book, The Power of Project Leadership. I read it prior to our interview and it wasn’t at all what I expected. Then Susanne introduces the 7 keys of project leadership. The 7 keys of project leadership.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The interview process offers a chance to dig deeper than a resume’s bullet points, and with the right interview questions, you can really experience the personality of a candidate. By using behavioral interview questions, you cut through the memorized script and get to the real person.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 4, 2023

Especially if nobody — except management — was included in setting the goal. Try this exercise within your organization, and plot all the activities, roles, projects, processes, and relationships on the Ecocycle. This interplay guides and shapes our behavior and what is possible. 5️⃣ Organizations set unrealistic goals.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2021

This attitude is precisely why the 47 Scrum Master Interview Guide exists: Prevent imposters from slipping through the hiring process and causing damage. If you are looking to fill a position for a Scrum Master (or agile coach) in your organization, you may find the following 47 interview questions useful to identify the right candidate.

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Teamweek

JANUARY 18, 2024

But what happens when you reach the interview stage and have to choose between several great candidates with rockstar resumes? Or, you can look at a list of strategic interview questions to ask candidates and use those to get a better idea of who’s got the skills and qualities needed to become your next team member.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 21, 2019

Some people excel at job interviews, and then there’s the rest of us. The interview is the last hurdle, but unlike those other steps, you can’t take your time composing the perfect pitch. Don’t worry: there’s hope if you learn the STAR method for answering interview questions. Well, there are many ways. Stay on topic.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Questions on Scrum Anti-Patterns. And that demand causes the market-entry of new professionals from other project management branches, probably believing that reading one or two Scrum books will be sufficient. Which makes any Scrum Master interview a challenging task.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

A project manager approached me recently with a problem. That didn’t sit quite right with her (and she didn’t know she was a perfect example of a project management ethics case study when she was telling me the story!). What is Ethics in Project Management? What are ethical issues in management?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Today I’m interviewing Mark Woeppel, author of Visual Project Management. But what is visual project management? Mark, what is visual project management? VPM treats project execution as a process, with principles and practices to create repeatable, scalable results. How flexible are they?

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Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Questions on the Sprint Review. And that demand causes the market entry of new professionals from other project management branches, probably believing that reading one or two Scrum books will be sufficient. Which makes any Scrum Master interview a challenging task.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

TL; DR: ChatGPT Product Owner Job Interview A few weeks ago, I ran a simulated job interview with ChatGPT for a fictitious Scrum Master position. Admittedly, I would not have invited this “interviewee” for an interview with other team members; however, the interview produced some remarkable answers.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 3, 2019

However, as important as the scrum master is, the position is not project leader. That question can only be answered by other questions. Here are some scrum master interview questions to help you make the right decision. It’s a controversial question in that the definition of agile is not commonly agreed upon.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 9, 2019

I recently sat down and interviewed Carole Osterweil and now I am happy to announce that I have two copies of her book, Project Delivery, Uncertainty and Neuroscience: A Leader’s Guide to Walking in Fog, to giveaway! Just answer the really simple question and enter your information into the box below to enter.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

And that demand causes the market-entry of new professionals from other project management branches, probably believing that reading one or two Scrum books will be sufficient. Which makes any Scrum Master interview a challenging task. So far, this Scrum Master interview guide has been downloaded more than 16,000 times.

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Teamweek

APRIL 5, 2023

For many hiring managers, researching the very best candidate testing tools on the market will surely make their heads spin. TL;DR – Key Takeaways Pre-employment assessments , like skills assessments or personality tests , provide hiring managers with invaluable insight into potential candidates and are used by 80% of Fortune 500 companies.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

TL; DR: Product Owner Interview Questions: PO Anti-Patterns. If you are looking to fill a position for a Product Owner in your organization, you may find the following 76 interview questions useful to identify the right candidate. So far, this Product Owner interview guide has been downloaded more than 9,000 times. ??

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Teamweek

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The question most recruiters have is, “Am I dealing with a novice or a genuine expert?” ” Answering that question is trickier than it sounds, as 80% of candidates lie during interviews, and Excel tests can fall foul of targeted preparation or sheer luck. The solution?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2019

You’ll reach a point in any job interview where you’ll be asked, “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” If you do try and take the question seriously, which you should, it’s not so easy. “What are your strengths and weaknesses,” the interview question which everyone is asked, is like a minefield.

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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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Project Bliss

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Have you wondered if project management was a good career path for you, and if so, just how to become a project manager ? You may be a natural born project manager. Project management may be your dream job. But maybe you have questions about project management as a career choice.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Preparing for an interview is about getting in the right head-space. If you don’t have the confidence to be yourself in the interview, you may lose the opportunity, or worse, spend years of your life ( hence, life-changing ) at a job that’s not really for you. Get to know the company you are about to interview with.

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Resource Guru

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Job interviews can be stressful. But it’s natural to feel anxious before a job interview—most of us do (a whopping 93% of us in fact). Because of that shift, job interview questions have changed. So as a project manager ready for a new challenge, how can you stand out in your job search? Let’s face it.

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Teamweek

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Phone screening interviews are still one of the most dependable screening methods when you need to turn a mountain of resumes into a shortlist of viable candidates. Yet while almost everyone uses phone interviews, it’s easy to get them wrong, sending the wrong candidates down the hiring pipeline.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 1, 2022

In both my jobs, as a project manager and as a writer, I work in virtual teams, sometimes leading them, sometimes not. This book is a good way to call yourself out on behaviors you know you should do. Managing What Matters: Culture, Language, Time Zones. This is not a book simply for project teams.

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Teamweek

JANUARY 24, 2024

While it’s true that there’s a growing skills gap that’s making it increasingly difficult to source and hire top talent, the issue might also lie in your interview process — specifically, the interview questions you’re asking related to soft skills. Already know what you’re interested in?

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Teamweek

OCTOBER 31, 2023

TL;DR – Key Takeaways A personality test evaluates and measures different personality attributes such as character, behavior, emotions, and thoughts. Personality tests help evaluate the candidate’s character traits to better understand the person’s values, motivation, and common behaviors.

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Teamweek

MARCH 28, 2023

It’s a critical soft skill that enables analytical and detailed thinking, helps employees focus on the project at hand, and allows them to notice and remember even the small details. Hiring managers proactively seek out candidates with demonstrated attention-to-detail skills. Why is attention to detail important?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2022

When I read Susanne Madsen’s book, The Power of Project Leadership. Often we think that leadership is about character and attitude (read my take on the traits of good leaders here ) and forget that you can actually practice being a better leader by coaching yourself in the right behaviors. I was struck by how practical it was.

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Teamweek

JUNE 19, 2023

To find the best problem solvers, hiring managers rely on problem-solving interview questions and skills tests. In the interview, asking various behavioral-type questions can help assess a candidate’s ability to analyze complex situations, think critically , and develop innovative solutions.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As Ray Dalio puts it in his book “ Principles ”: “Principles are fundamental truths that serve as the foundations for behavior that gets you what you want out of life. Principles are fundamental truths that serve as the foundations for behavior that gets you what you want out of life. Scrum teams are self-managing.

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Teamweek

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

TL;DR — Key Takeaways A psychometric test is a standardized test that measures mental capabilities, personality traits, and behavioral styles. A psychometric test is a standardized way to measure a person’s mental capabilities, behavioral style, and personality traits. What is a psychometric test?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 9, 2019

Personal attributes, personality traits, understanding social cues and being able to communicate effectively are all skills that stand out beyond the resume and are exposed during the interview process. Related: 10 Most Revealing Behavioral Interview Questions for Employers. Where They Are Taught.

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Teamweek

JANUARY 20, 2023

Unlike CVs and short interviews, these assessment tools provide in-depth insight into how well a candidate is suited to a particular role, and the organization as a whole. Then they’ll only have a handful of relevant candidates to interview, saving the hiring team valuable time.

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MPUG

JUNE 29, 2020

Hiring a new project manager can be stressful and time-consuming. When looking for a new project manager, it is essential to consider two areas of proficiency. The second area you’ll want to look at in a potential project manager (PM) is that of soft skills. These are the behavioral aspects of the job.

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Function Point

APRIL 13, 2023

Here at Function Point (FP), we are constantly working with creative firms, advertising agencies and digital agencies to define internal processes and workflow management better using our agency software. A traffic manager creates and maintains project timelines and ensures on-time deliverables. Thinking of a Project Manager?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 31, 2019

That’s why requirements management is such an important thing to master, as it’s imperative to the success of a project in the long-term. In project management, requirements are a group of tasks or conditions that must be completed to finish the project successfully. What Are Requirements?

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