Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 1, 2022

I work in a virtual team. In both my jobs, as a project manager and as a writer, I work in virtual teams, sometimes leading them, sometimes not. Since reading the first edition back in 2016 there is now an updated second edition that includes a completely new chapter on hybrid working. What Is Virtual Leadership ?

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Leadership Technical Review 2016 2022 264

Function Point

JUNE 15, 2023

If you’re wondering, “Can project managers work remotely?” The recent pandemic has propelled millions of people, including project managers, into the realm of remote work. Even after the pandemic, PWC reveals that 55% of employees would prefer to work away from the office for at least three days per week.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 15, 2020

TL; DR: Remote Agile Transitions. Since the pandemic has forced many of us to work remotely, this unique capability has been kicked into overdrive regarding remote agile transitions. Here are my top-10 challenges of organizational change that remote Agile has made more urgent to address than ever before. ??

Agile 177

Agile Technical Review SCRUM Software Review 177

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 3, 2020

Longer than I’ve been working in the field! If you think about it, getting work done to complete projects is a skill that has been needed since Stonehenge or the Pyramids. The Gantt chart has been around since Henry Gantt used it for his work in the 1910’s. Learn more about making collaboration tools work in my book.

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2008 Leadership Manufacturing PMI 355

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

The project leader is responsible for guiding and instructing a team, which is simply a group of people working together to accomplish a common goal. They need to monitor the work of the team to make sure that everyone is following the schedule and not exceeding budgetary constraints.

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Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Monitoring Certification 282

Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

As remote work becomes increasingly prevalent, project managers like you face the challenge of overseeing teams across different locations, working hours, and continents. With knowledge and a plan, you can lead your dynamic teams toward achieving project completion and driving innovation in today's dynamic work environment.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The report helps project professionals understand the world’s rapid transformation and the global context in which they work so they can use projects to solve complex problems. Purpose, innovation, and an eye on the future will continue to guide companies in a post-pandemic world.

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Kiron Bondale

MAY 3, 2020

Remote teaming is not a new concept but physical distancing restrictions have forced many project managers who had never previously worked with teams of dispersed team members to quickly adapt. Remember that working on activities in an isolated manner without having a good idea of why we are doing this will reduce intrinsic motivation.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

There are both advantages and disadvantages to working as part of a team. Disadvantages of teamwork can include conflict between team members, difficulty in making decisions, and feelings of isolation from the rest of the company if you’re not working closely with others on a daily basis. People might not work as hard 2.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 11, 2022

I would recommend quarterly review sessions, with a longer goal-setting session once a year, but do whatever works for you. For that reason, it’s often better to do them in-person instead of remote, but these days do what works best for you and the team. Discuss ways of working e.g. no using mobile phones. Define success.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 27, 2020

TL; DR: A Remote Sprint Review with a Distributed Team. We started this series on remote agile with looking into practices and tools; we explored virtual Liberating Structures, and how to master Zoom. The Sprint Review is Empiricism at work: inspect the Product Increment and adapt the Product Backlog. Source : Scrum Guide 2017.

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Technical Review Development Team Review Agile SCRUM 194

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 30, 2023

Paraverbal community is a powerful tool to help you land your messages more effectively and be more influential – crucial when your team doesn’t work for you. In this blog post, we will discuss more about what paraverbal communication is, how it works in practice and common mistakes (don’t do these!). But what is this science, you ask.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 5, 2022

ProjectManager is online project management software that works across methodologies and delivers real-time data to make better decisions. Our multiple project views allow technical project managers to work how they want, with robust Gantt charts or more agile kanban boards. Get started with ProjectManager today for free. Learn more.

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Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Leadership 321

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️ This Week Exclusively on my Substack Newsletter : Scrum Master Anti-Patterns — An Excerpt from the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide. ? Recognition of effort fosters a culture of appreciation and encourages continuous contribution.

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Construction 2024 SCRUM Agile 198

ProjectManager.com

JULY 26, 2022

That’s why site analysis is so important to a successful construction project; whatever you’re building must work in the space both aesthetically and structurally. This work is delivered visually, such as site analysis diagrams, which are then used when planning to build a structure or building. Site Analysis Steps.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2020

Employees everywhere desire more flexibility with regards to work location and hours. A fairer work-life balance is high up on the agenda of many people. Today's global economy increasingly requires people to collaborate in teams that cross cultural and geographical boundaries.

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Proofhub

JANUARY 27, 2021

+Remote work is a working style that hit the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic, coming as an adaptive business response. remote work had risen by 159% from 2005 until 2018. At the beginning of 2020, the number of remote workers was 4.7 At the beginning of 2020, the number of remote workers was 4.7

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 2020 2005 125

Scrum.org

JULY 21, 2020

So, if Scrum is not working in an organization, maybe it is because Scrum is applied to the wrong cause in the first place. It is well-understood by everyone who is inspecting Product Increments, thus providing the basis for empiricism to work. Finally, remember the adage: If you reward firefighters, you create a culture of arsonists.

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Software Review Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Engineering 196

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In this article I’ll share some tips on how to request part-time hours based on my experience of changing from full-time to part-time work. Looking for advice on how to ask to work remotely? Read my guide to asking your boss to let you work from home. I’ve got you covered. My request was refused.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 27, 2023

Therefore, I thought it also might be an excellent exercise to test ChatGPT on more practical aspects of a Scrum Master’s work. Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available ! You have worked with many Scrum teams in the past. Working Style: Description of the Scrum Master’s preferred working style, e.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2024

REDUCE THE COST OF CHANGE In a predictive world, lowering costs through industrialization worked. Experience shows that stable interfaces unleash innovation over time and help teams work asynchronously. Control over the Value Chain Not all work contributes in the same way to an organization's pace of innovation. The problem?

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Agile Technical Review Manufacturing Innovation 157

MPUG

JUNE 12, 2023

In the modern world, many of us find ourselves in a rapidly evolving work landscape characterized by remote and hybrid work scenarios. As a result, we have been confronted with the challenge of effectively navigating these new terrains where team members are dispersed between offices and various remote locations.

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Planio

OCTOBER 14, 2020

But while finding talented people isn’t hard–even when hiring remote employees–finding the right teammates for your company can be a battle. Jump to a section: How to hire remote developers (and other teammates) in 10 steps. Step 1: Decide if it’s the right time to hire remote developers. Looking to hire remote developers today?

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Proofhub

AUGUST 24, 2021

Onboarding helps new employees fit into your culture and integrate into the work environment. The Importance of Good Onboarding for New Employees Imagine it’s your first day of work. Do you have a new work email, your first tasks, what types of collaboration tools does the company use? It’s also key to remote work.

Software Review 157

Software Review Process Web Development Controlling 157

Binfire

JANUARY 29, 2024

Unlocking Growth and Productivity through Strategic Project Management Approaches This comprehensive guide delves into the pivotal role of project management in the growth and scalability of small businesses. A well-defined goal acts as a roadmap, guiding the team’s efforts and resources toward a specific outcome.

Technical Review 88

Technical Review Retail Software Review Construction 88

The IIL Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

” – Media analyst Andrew Owsiak (2017) Perhaps some of the most disturbing forecasts have to do with the intersection of work and society: “AI may soon be able to outperform humans at all tasks, leading to a society where human cognitive capabilities are effectively no longer relevant.” Using AI tools.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review 2030 2025 88

Project Bliss

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

By moving from forming, storming, norming, and performing, your team will perform well and produce great work. This guide works even if you’re working with a virtual team. And because Agile teams are self-guiding teams, this model can be helpful for them, too. What are the 4 stages of team development?

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Development Team Review Construction Leadership Agile 279

Proofhub

MARCH 30, 2020

3 Flawless Tips & Tools for Team Leads to Manage Remote Workers The trend of remote work is growing rapidly with each upcoming year. Companies continue to advocate in favor of remote work, as they see more of their workers showing the need for more time out of the office.

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Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Software Process 78

Sarah M. Hoban

MAY 2, 2022

Many knowledge workers have successfully worked remotely for two years and counting. In a previous post, I shared my learnings around remote work thus far. I also mentioned the need to develop structures to make remote work successful. It is also about making invisible work visible.

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Cadence Energy Sustainability Risk Management 52

Binfire

AUGUST 31, 2020

Studies have consistently shown that companies that encourage a positive and strong culture perform better compared to those that don’t. This is not a surprise as a strong culture encourages collaboration and communication and enhances inclusivity. Even more important the culture of trust and belonging is needed. .

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Innovation Risk Management Closing Risk 158

ProProfs Project Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Remote work has always been a hot topic in corporate because as much employees are willing to enjoy that extra cushion of freedom, the employers are a bit reluctant to give the same. Now, remote work has become new normal, as companies have allowed their employees to work from home due to safety concerns.

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review Executing 98

Scrum.org

AUGUST 4, 2020

Have you noticed how many people in the agile field are unhappy with their work situation? Test automation does not work for us. We deploy once a week so that the governance team has a chance to sign-off our work.” (The Remember, it is twice the work in half the time.” 13 Signs of a Toxic Team Culture.

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Agile Software Review SCRUM 2020 206

nTask

AUGUST 30, 2021

In this article, we will teach you how to create a guide for your company that employees would actually want to read from cover to cover. A company guide can serve as a communication tool between the company and employees and as an extension of your brand image. A Brief Guide to Writing an Employee Handbook.

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Proofhub

JUNE 23, 2023

We usually get our work done and communicate in cloud technology. The rise of remote working, multigenerational workplaces, new communication technology as well as various employee anticipations are just some of the examples of communication barriers that have arisen in the recent few years.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review 2023 Web Development Leadership 78

nTask

MARCH 19, 2021

Transparency in remote working is one of the keys to success. Remote work empowers employees to be as creative as they can be, work the way they want, and utilize their time without any restrictions. The move from a physical office setting to at-home work is a big one.

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2021 Software Review Risk Management Initiating 78

nTask

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Likewise, we live in a world where the whole organizational approach to remote teams is finally changing. As a result, a great number of companies are encouraging remote workforces to a lenient extent. The distributed team concept is getting so endorsed that 50% of all of the US Workforce will be completely remote by the year 2020.

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Underperforming Technical Team Agile Technical Review 2005 92

Proofhub

APRIL 13, 2021

As the working world moves from the office to home, many businesses are finding they have little choice but to become more flexible in their approach. Organizations that are coming out ahead during the health crisis are those that are introducing flexibility; flexibility in terms of workspaces, working hours, and expectations.

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