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Virtual Leadership [Book Review]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Since reading the first edition back in 2016 there is now an updated second edition that includes a completely new chapter on hybrid working. I’m also lucky enough to know Penny and I can tell you that the book reads very much as Penny talks: knowledgeable, accessible, practical, and – if this doesn’t sound too sycophantic – wise.

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15 Non-Academic Project Management Books to Earn PDUs

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I’ve read, I’m guessing, over 150 management books in my career, and you can read my book reviews if you want to trawl through the archives. In this article, I’m saving you some time by highlighting 15 of my recommended books for PDUs, but first, let’s cover off some details about using reading.

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The 5-Step Expert Guide To Choosing Project Management Software

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Since my book Collaboration Tools for Project Managers came out, one of the things I’m asked frequently is ‘how do I choose the right collaboration tool for my team?’. I have definitely read it – a good book on working with stakeholders and leading change when it’s hard). A version of this article first appeared in 2016.

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Online Training: BrainBOK Review

Rebel’s Guide to PM

He kindly gave me access to the product for a short while so that I could review it for you. Whenever you get a question wrong or mark an exam question for review it gets added to your Mastery Mode personal database. If this isn’t what you are looking for, check out my other project management software reviews here.

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Agile Beyond IT: Lean Thinking

The IIL Blog

It is easier to prove one page than a chapter, let alone an entire book. At regular intervals, teams review their performance and identify ways to improve. Read the article: [link] If you are interested in learning more about applying Agile to non-technology domains, check out my new course. Inch by inch, it’s a cinch.

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What Makes A Good Product Owner?

Scrum.org

This includes training, technical support, and preparation for new releases. One of the reviewers of this article, Maarten Dalmijn , noted that he missed “product discovery” as a core activity in the work by Bass (2018). The Sprint Review is an excellent opportunity to engage in product discovery. rather than on your own”.

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Making Workshops Work webinar

Rebel’s Guide to PM

She’s the author of Making Workshops Work: Creative collaboration for our time’ (PIP, 2021) and the bestseller Virtual Leadership , a CEO Today Top 5 book for lockdown (Kogan Page, 2016). I don’t leave books on the floor. And she’s the author of that book about making workshops work, and the virtual leadership book.