Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 7, 2023

No See the course Recommended Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management University of Virginia Project managers wanting to improve planning and control 5.0 No See the course Recommended Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management University of Virginia Project managers wanting to improve planning and control 5.0

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2024

Project strategy is the plan that defines a project, which is why project management strategy is so important. Project strategy is made up of your plan and the tools that are used to complete the project. It also streamlines project planning, which increases efficiency as you work on new projects and don’t have to start at square one.

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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. Maja Mrsic Here are 3 examples of projects that didn’t go to plan. So why do some projects crash to their doom? The merger was not a successful one.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 7, 2023

For project managers, many of us want to get certified, but we simply can’t find the time given our work and social commitments for a PMP ® study plan. Create a PMP study plan Treat getting your PMP certification as a mini-project. Create a PMP study plan Treat getting your PMP certification as a mini-project.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 31, 2024

To better illustrate how a balanced scorecard works, we’ll also show an example of one and then share a free template to help you get started with yours. It’ll define the strategic goals and then explain how these goals will be met throughout the daily operations of the business or organization across the four perspectives listed above.

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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. I’ve put together this Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management course review to answer all your questions so you can save time deciding whether it is right for you.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Projects are made up of many tasks which are mapped out on a project schedule so they can be executed in a timely and organized manner. These task dependencies determine the order in which project tasks must be executed. To identify and manage task dependencies, you need robust project planning, scheduling and tracking tools.

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The Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 26, 2023

This post examines the overall responsibilities of the Release Training Engineer (RTE) within the SAFe methodology. It then looks at the intersection of RTE responsibilities with the strategy and project management functions – and shows how broad of a role RTE can be.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Your team is your most valuable resource when executing a project. As you can imagine, workload planning is essential for project success. Workload analysis is how project managers figure out how many team members they will need to properly execute a project. What Is Workload Analysis?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In project management, a program is a set of related projects that are executed simultaneously by organizations to make the most out of their resources and maximize their return on investment (ROI). Program management requires company-wide collaboration and lots of planning. A program manager oversees this process. Learn more.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Having looked at Philip’s training in-depth I’m happy to recommend it to you. RapidStart PMO: Online Project Management Training Review. The second one includes over 14 hours of training. Module 11: Plan for the Future. This article contains affiliate links. Name: RapidStartPMO. Courses: There are two courses available.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Part of the process is explaining the costs for IT services to executives and aligning the investment with business objectives in order to increase value for the business. This is done through analysis, planning and managing costs that are related to IT operations, projects and services. What Is IT Financial Management (ITFM)?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Front of mind are resources and intangible things like leadership, experience and general know-how. Besides the examples above, an operational process asset can be any practice or knowledge from anything used to execute or govern the project, even lessons learned from previous projects and historical data.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

Project management maturity is a term used to describe how a company can support its successful projects. In other words, you can look at an organization with strong project management maturity as one that’s managing the planning, execution and compilation of its projects well. What Is Project Management Maturity?

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Let's look at how to write results-oriented goals. How to Write Results-Oriented Goals When writing goals, consider the desired business results, not the actions or activities required to get the results. Train the customer service managers on the call center software by the end of the third quarter, 20XX. Not necessarily.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We’ll highlight key features, show you how to build a Microsoft Project Gantt chart and identify some of the pitfalls of the Gantt chart for Microsoft Project. The Microsoft Project Gantt chart allows you to visually plan your project. The Gantt chart is one of the most important tools in a project manager’s toolbox.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

How can we find a better balance? This article will provide clear guidance on how to define and assign risk management roles and responsibilities for projects and programs. Having designated risk roles ensures that significant risks receive attention and allows everyone on the team to focus on completing the project successfully.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 3, 2024

How can you allocate resources wisely across all those projects? How can you keep the projects aligned with the strategic goals of the organization? Managing more than one project at a time creates a lot of problems. That and more is what enterprise project management does. What Is Enterprise Project Management?

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 9, 2023

Projects are planned and scheduled, but that’s just the preamble to the real work. Executing projects to meet deadlines without overspending the budget requires a project manager to understand resource availability. Resource availability is understanding what you need to execute a project, when you need it and under what circumstances.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

It is simply about creating a plan and executing it. Read next: How 6 project managers manage their work/life balance. It takes discipline to plan the schedule and stick to it. How do we make this a reality? This is a guest article by Brantlee Underhill, Managing Director, PMI, North America.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

How can I stay within the budget with the available resource mix? Resource forecasting is essential in project management to predict the future resource requirements in an organization to complete projects successfully. The company wants to accurately forecast and allocate resources to ensure smooth project execution.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 24, 2022

To plan and execute a project is necessary to assemble a project team, create a project plan and secure resources. To plan and execute a project is necessary to assemble a project team, create a project plan and secure resources. Overseeing the creation and execution of a program management plan.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Choosing the right certification and training program for your project management career is an important decision. In most cases, issuing organizations usually offer an accompanying training or education program so candidates can prepare for the test. What Is a Project Management Certification?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2023

To remove the stigma attached to meetings, learn meeting planning. What Is Meeting Planning? Meeting planning sets the agenda for the meeting. Meeting planning sets the agenda for the meeting. ProjectManager turns meeting notes into actionable project plans. Why Is Meeting Planning Important? Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2023

They lead the strategic planning and project governance for the organization and define the project management methodologies that are used to manage those projects. They’ll invest in project management software and archive projects for historical data that can be used when planning new initiatives. What Is a PMO Director?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Manufacturers make things, and how much they make is determined by demand and the supply of raw materials. But who makes the decision on the quantity of output and how that information is delivered is processed through what’s called a production order. We’ll also throw in some free production planning templates.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 14, 2022

Well, in today’s business world, 99% business execution is no longer good enough. This is a guest article by Joel “Thor” Neeb from Afterburner. In school, we were taught that 99% was an A+, and if you were the recipient of such a grade you would probably be accused of “blowing the curve” on the test for everyone else. In fact, it’s an “F”.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 15, 2023

Delegating work gives everyone the work they were trained to do and frees the leader for greater responsibility, such as strategic thinking, coaching teams and more. ProjectManager helps leaders delegate plans across multiple project views. ProjectManager helps leaders delegate plans across multiple project views. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Whatever the objectives, process implementation is how they achieve these goals. In addition, we’ll explain what a process implementation plan is and the steps to create an implementation process. Then, you’ll find out how project management software can help you reduce waste and save time. What Is Process Implementation?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

Let’s look first at examples of projects and why they are needed, and then we’ll do the same for operations, so you can see how they both fit together and ensure the business remains resilient, profitable and stable. Projects and operations are both necessary for businesses to succeed, but they require different approaches.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 22, 2023

I’ve done a lot of project management training in my 20+ years as a project manager, and those courses helped me understand the skills, tools and techniques required to succeed leading projects. Luckily, many of those training programs have been paid for by my company over the years, or provided as internal courses.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

He is the author of Reinventing Communication by Routledge, a book on how to design, lead and manage high performing projects. Would you like to make 2023 a successful year for your projects? I’m sure you do. Especially as the last few years haven’t been exactly stellar years for many of us! But what does it take to get there?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2022

A business case is a project management document that explains how the benefits of a project overweigh its costs and why it should be executed. Once your business case is approved by the project stakeholders, you can begin the project planning phase. How to Write A Business Case. What Is a Business Case? They have a goal.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2023

Are you looking for tips on how to pass the Google Project Management Certificate ? In this article, I’ll share my top tips for working out the answers to the graded quizzes, how to plan your time and how to get the certificate for the lowest possible cost (not free, but very cheap).

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 20, 2023

They can assist with distributing resources, analyzing data to identify issues before they arise in the project, creating project plans, roadmaps and more. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software that helps plan, manage and track projects in real time. What Is a Project Management Consultant?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Like any project manager, they plan, schedule and manage projects, however, the technical part refers to the projects, which tend to be in IT or related to IT. Like any project manager, they plan, schedule and manage projects, however, the technical part refers to the projects, which tend to be in IT or related to IT. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 14, 2022

The quality of your work can make or break a project, which is why a quality management plan is so important. Let’s explore the impact a quality management plan can have on a project, how to make one and look at some templates to get you started. What Is a Quality Management Plan? Get started today for free.

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