Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 18, 2024

I have mentored project managers for years, and recently, more of my mentees have been going through project management apprenticeships. I really rate the training on offer and the support (although to be fair, the different awarding organizations who offer the training can vary widely in their support).

Construction 299

Construction Engineering Certification Controlling 299

Scrum.org

MAY 19, 2023

Software development in an agile setting calls for specialized technical abilities, effective process management, and collaborative skills that help teams produce high-quality solutions in short iterations. Scrum helps the team learn what they need quickly.

SCRUM 190

SCRUM Agile Software Developers Software Development 190

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. As a project manager, it’s important to understand the difference between kanban and scrum so you can determine the best approach for your team. What Is Kanban?

SCRUM 412

SCRUM Manufacturing 2001 Agile 412

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

We gathered 57 of the top AI in project management statistics to help understand this key development in technology. Recent advancements in tech have changed how project managers work in 2024. It covers everything from the impact of AI replacing jobs to how AI is used to support the delivery of projects.

Artificial Inteligence 372

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review 2028 2024 372

Proofhub

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Remote Training As an employer, you want to ensure that your employees are productive, but you don’t want to micromanage them. Training and coaching your workforce to ensure they know what to do can be difficult, especially if your workforce is remote and you aren’t always in the office to provide hands-on instruction.

Software 88

Software Initiating Controlling Process 88

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 22, 2024

I mentor project managers, and the types of problems that people come up with on calls are not technical issues for the most part. Or “resources” as we unkindly call people in project management. Why is effective resource management difficult? I’m sure you can think of some poor resource management examples.

Technical Review 280

Technical Review PMO Risk Management Software Review 280

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

Everyone wants their projects to be “quality” but I often get asked about how to manage project quality in real life. You probably already know that you need a quality management plan , and that management, assurance and control are the pillars of doing it right. What does it mean to “do” project quality?

Software Review 332

Software Review Technical Review Budget Defining 332

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2024

It involves how the company will allocate its resources to support business activities that lead to achieving those long-term goals. Another reason to have an organizational strategy is that it provides a roadmap that can be shared across the company and illustrates how those long-term goals will be met.

Underperforming Technical Team 409

Underperforming Technical Team Initiating Defining Leadership 409

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

If you’re searching for a project management job, you’ve no doubt come across a range of different job titles. The ‘project manager’ job descriptions have a wide variety of roles and duties, which can make it hard to know what’s right for you. Also known as a Technical Project Manager.)

PMO 385

PMO Construction Engineering Logistics 385

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I bet your project sponsor expects you to dive into the detail and understand why a line of code isn’t working, and strategically advise on business benefits as a result of your project… and everything in between. Boost your skills: Timesheets will help you track time more effectively.

Finance 319

Finance Risk Management Budget Risk 319

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Build, Excite, Equip: How to Simplify Change Adoption in Your Projects, by Nicola Graham, is a handbook for business change management aimed at project managers. Build, Excite, Equip (BEE) is a simple 3-step methodology backed by neuroscience for making sure change management is woven into your projects.

Software Review 395

Software Review Certification Change Management Closing 395

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 12, 2024

If human resources are your most valuable resource, you better give them the attention they need to get their work done. One way to make sure you’re supporting your team and project alike is with workforce planning. Finally, we’ll see how project management software allows you to better manage your workforce.

Planning 343

Planning Estimate Risk Management Budget 343

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 10, 2022

If you are like many Project Management Professional ( PMP )® certification holders, you might be finding it hard to source enough quality learning materials for your Power Skills PDUs. The table below shows how many Power Skills PDUs are required for each PMI certification. What project management tasks count as power skills.

2022 442

2022 PMI Certification Leadership 442

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 6, 2024

Project management has wrought much change. From plotting Gantt charts by hand to the modern day explosion of project management software solutions, everything is different – including the nature of work itself. However, she will quickly learn that the job is ever-changing. To illustrate, Roger L.

Manufacturing 316

Manufacturing Defining Initiating Software Review 316

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2018

This article, Project Management Training to Help You Achieve Certification This Year , first appeared on Girl's Guide to Project Management. Are you looking to do a project management training course or take a certificate course this year? Now check your email to confirm your subscription.

Certification 274

Certification Prince2 PMO PMI 274

Productivity Land

JANUARY 28, 2024

Its features range from basic data handling to complex financial analysis, showing how Excel boosts operational efficiency. Consequently, Excel on site training has emerged as a key investment for companies aiming to maximize their workforce’s potential. In today’s business world, Microsoft Excel is a crucial tool.

Technical Review 72

Technical Review 2023 Sustainability Estimate 72

LiquidPlanner

OCTOBER 11, 2018

You can count on technical projects, no matter how well-planned, to involve change orders, re-prioritization and the regular appearance of surprises. Knowing how to prioritize work affects the success of your project, the engagement of your team, and your role as a leader. Assess value.

Technical Review 1091

Technical Review Software Review Estimate Planning 1091

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

Project managers are often faced with the challenge of managing complex projects and ensuring that they stay on track. One key tool to success is understanding how to use organizational process assets effectively. OPAs and the PMP exam Let’s face it: I first came across the term OPA while reviewing PMP exam training material.

Process 422

Process Technical Review Software Review Influencer 422

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Strategic project management understands this. If you haven’t heard the term before, we’ll begin with a definition of strategic project management and explain how strategic projects differ from operational projects. What Is Strategic Project Management? Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

Planning 398

Planning PMO Manufacturing Logistics 398

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

You can add a lot more professional detail about your experience and career history than social sites like Facebook or X (I still call it Twitter). It’s perfect for building out a professional profile and solidifying your reputation and credibility as a project manager, whether you are currently looking for a new role or not.

Certification 357

Certification Software Review Budget Change Management 357

Scrum.org

JUNE 23, 2020

Like most tools, if you want to run successful training in Microsoft Teams you need to do some homework and some configuration before your class. You can just jump in and wing it, but that will not provide a good experience for your students. Professional Scrum Foundations for 20 Guests in Microsoft Teams.

2007 168

2007 2010 SCRUM Construction 168

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge – ( PMBOK® Guide ) Seventh Edition represents a major shift in the way ‘how to do project management’ is presented by PMI. Instead of the Knowledge Areas , we have the whole body of project management split up into performance domains.

Technical Review 298

Technical Review Software Review PMI 2023 298

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2023

Despite your efforts to clearly define the scope, time and resources necessary to successfully complete the projects, things simply don’t always go according to plan. Even if the team executes their tasks flawlessly and all the activities are carried out properly, we can never be sure that the project won’t flop.

Planning 414

Planning Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 2010 414

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Looking for Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® training for your PMI certification? You’re probably checking out a lot of training options and you’re here because you want to know if Brain Sensei is right for you. What you need to know about the CAPM exam changes. Let’s find out! Discount code.

Software Review 397

Software Review 2023 Certification PMI 397

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In other words, it’s the way you answer the question: “How much is this project going to cost?” It’s the summary of how much you have been allocated to get the work done. So it’s worth spending some time on making sure your budget is comprehensive. What is included in a project budget?

Budget 307

Budget Project Cost Estimate Finance 307

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

PRINCE2® is a project management method. It’s structured, and experience-based, created from the lived experience of thousands of project managers and successful projects. It’s a customizable way of managing and controlling the work. What is PRINCE2®? PRINCE2® stands for Projects IN a Controlled Environment (Version 2).

Prince2 358

Prince2 Technical Review Governance Government 358

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 16, 2021

But knowing there is an issue is one thing; figuring out how to resolve it is another. If you’re missing deadlines and the quality of your product or service is suffering, there’s a problem. This could range from a client complaining about some aspect of the project to teams being blocked and deliverables falling behind schedule.

Monitoring 541

Monitoring Sustainability Defining Process 541

Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2024

The framework of Evidence-Based Management (EBM) and the leadership style based on EBM stands at the forefront of this transformation, offering a clear pathway for leaders who wish to navigate the complexities of the modern world with precision and foresight. This minimizes risks and enhances the probability of achieving desired outcomes.

Innovation 148

Innovation Leadership 2024 Retail 148

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2023

Contractor management is a process to manage the contractors and make sure they’re doing what they need to do, when they need to do it and meeting quality standards. Being able to manage outside contractors is facilitated by the use of project management software. Learn more What Is Contractor Management?

Construction 324

Construction Governance Government Defining 324

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam is changing in 2023. This will bring it in line with the latest PMBOK® Guide – 7 th edition and generally more modern ways of thinking about project management. In this article, I’ll outline what’s currently announced about the changes and how you can prepare.

2023 303

2023 PMI Certification Agile 303

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 8, 2024

It would be nice to think that every company has a formal mentoring scheme , and that as a new project manager you can tap into the experience of more experienced people. As a result, people managing projects for the first time often find themselves making mistakes. Learn the vocab Project management has a lot of jargon.

Risk Management 324

Risk Management Underperforming Technical Team Risk Controlling 324

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 31, 2023

Note: The IBM IT Project Manager Professional Certificate opens for enrolment on 30 June 2023. Are you considering the IBM IT Project Manager Professional Certificate ? Luckily for me, many of the training programs I’ve done have been paid for by my company. I completed the quizzes and worked through the training videos.

Certification 338

Certification Technical Review Software Review 2023 338

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Shiny new tech is always a topic of conversation, and there’s a lot of chatter around AI in project management at the moment. For project managers , in particular, smart glasses have the potential to change the way you juggle tasks, access and visualize data, and communicate with teammates and stakeholders.

Artificial Inteligence 343

Artificial Inteligence ChatGPT Generative AI Logistics 343

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 23, 2023

Recently I audited the Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management course from University of Virginia Darden Business School. It’s one of the most popular project management courses on Coursera. How I did this review I signed up for a Coursera free account and audited the class.

Technical Review 471

Technical Review Planning Certification Risk Management 471

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

When it comes to managing them effectively, understanding the differences between projects and operations is key. Projects change the business. Ops managers want (and seek) stability so they can manage process performance. The status quo is good but project managers keep changing things!

Retail 407

Retail Governance Government Healthcare 407

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Whether you’re looking to hire a construction superintendent or want to land that job yourself, you’re going to have to consider what you need or how to frame a resume to show you’re the one for the position. A construction superintendent is a professional who helps to manage projects and makes sure that they’re running as planned.

Construction 372

Construction Monitoring Certification Engineering 372

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

I’ve long used products from Cornelius Fichtner of The Project Management PrepCast fame for my own professional development. But I also know the team behind Brain Sensei. So how does Brain Sensei compare to the PM PrepCast ? Let’s do the comparison of their PMP training! Virtual, instructor-led training.

Software Review 384

Software Review PMI Certification Process 384