Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 30, 2017

But once I’ve got through that I still need some tech to help me stay organised. One thing I have found through trying out lots of different tools over the years (you can see all my software reviews here) is that everyone has different needs. My basic three-step productivity approach is: Prioritise. Personally, I love lists.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 8, 2016

Too often, project planning models take support for granted or give lip service to it,” says Rick Maurer , author of Beyond the Wall of Resistance (which I thought I had reviewed on this blog but I can’t find it. Slapping new tech in the team to help ‘collaboration’ isn’t an excuse to do no change management.

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Project Management Hacks

DECEMBER 30, 2016

A news screen at the gym informed me that there are less than 30 hours left to go in 2016! When it comes to tools and techniques, most of us think about buying a new app or some other piece of technology. Tip: Your public library (especially if you live in great city like Toronto) is a great way to explore books like these for free.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 12, 2016

For now, 2016 is coming to a close. GirlsGuideToPM.com has seen a 70% leap in users during 2016, 61% more page views and around 6,300 of you joined our newsletter community since January, meaning we’re now a little online gang of project managers numbering over 14k. Companies that let me review their software. Simplestimate.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 15, 2017

Here’s a lesson I’m thankful I learned early in my career: successful engineering projects rely more on non-technical skills than technical skills. It’s not that the technical skills aren’t important – they are. cited that $122 million was wasted for every $1 billion invested due to poor project performance.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 27, 2021

You’ll leave with ideas and tips that you can apply immediately to improve your program or project workshops and meetings, an understanding of why they work and, we hope, a curiosity to find out more and become even better at workshops. So I’m going to do some technical wizardry and just remove me for a moment. How’s that?

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Celoxis

JANUARY 5, 2018

1) Review the Year: For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal, using a variation of bullet journal technique. I also use it as a year in review tool. And this year, I’m trying this tip from Sree about writing it in email dated 12/31/18 using FutureMe.Org. Year in Review.

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Workamajig

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

In 2016, PMOs delivered a 33% improvement in projects delivered under budget, 27% improvement in customer satisfaction, 25% increase in productivity, and 25% reduction in failed projects. In 2016, the average PMO accounted for nearly 5% of the project budget and had a staff size of 9. Sources: State of the PMO in 2016, PM Solutions.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Technology plays a crucial role in driving the success of businesses. One of the most impactful technological innovations in recent years is the emergence of mobile applications, or simply apps. We will also discuss how to choose the right app for your business and provide practical tips on implementing apps effectively.

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Project Management Hacks

MARCH 1, 2016

I did have the advantage that this person was already presenting at a career panel (I was not able to attend the event due to previous commitments). Learn One Tech Skill. Lesson: Building on your technology strengths is valuable. For this point, I will review four books that relate to career development. The result?

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Drawing from his years leading technology projects at Microsoft, Berkun offers readers field-tested philosophies and strategies for defining, leading, and managing projects. If you’re leading technology projects, this is a must-read. While Abeid hasn’t released a new podcast since 2016, the archives are still worth exploring.

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Stepping Into Project Management

JULY 2, 2018

I previously worked as an Account Manager for an advertising-technology startup in Los Angeles. One afternoon in 2016, I was working on a global marketing campaign that I needed a handful of resources to complete (multiple browser tabs, and excel doc, and the client’s website). Pic courtesy: [link] website)

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 27, 2016

I found out more about what happened and used Dara’s experience to pull out 4 tips for everyone else in the same situation. Tip #1: Know why you are embarking on a project to change or upgrade your software tools. Tip #2: Know what you are looking for before you start looking. Tip #3: Standarise where you can.

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Project Management Hacks

APRIL 14, 2016

For example, you can state $10,000 earned in 2015, $40,000 earned in 2016 and so forth. For apps, web services and other technology roles, significantly increasing the number of users may count. Even better, connect this technical data to business fundamentals such as revenues and expenses. Stay In Control With Reviews.

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Planio

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The PMBOK is the technical guide for anyone looking to take their PMP or CAPM certifications (it’s also on our list of the best project management books for upgrading your career ). An outburst sometimes is just the tip of the iceberg and can bring up all sorts of other issues and emotions. More conflict. That’s not good.

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Project Management Hacks

MAY 27, 2016

Tip: Read The 25 Best Jobs for 2016 , 100 Best Jobs in America , and 25 Best Jobs in America — According to Glassdoor to find out about high growth careers. Here are a few prompts to help draft your learning goals: Learning Technical Skills. Technical skills are the core of any job. Reinventing You By Dorie Clark.

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Project Management Hacks

MARCH 17, 2016

Beyond technical skills, taking care of yourself comes into the picture. 5 Career Resolutions I Completed In 2016. Imagine you are a manager with two staff with roughly comparable technical abilities and you have a new assignment to hand out. Tip: Sleep your way to a better attitude! Action: Do The Work!

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Ganttic

JANUARY 6, 2021

Invest in your future with some tips from experts. A Girl’s Guide to Project Management is focused on providing practical tips on managing projects in the real world. Where new readers should start: Personally we like the review of Ganttic , which offers a fair and honest look at our resource scheduling software. To the blogs!

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MPUG

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

You may wish to use this transcript for the purposes of self-paced learning, searching for specific information, and/or performing a quick review of webinar content. 80% of PMs in tech, advertising, airlines, aeronautics, industries like that seem to be doing very well. Nonprofits, as normal. We are really cross-vertical.

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Planio

JULY 22, 2020

Swipe to Unlock: The Primer on Technology and Business Strategy. Technical documentation. These books range from technical guides to quick catch-ups on the core principles of project management, from how to gather requirements and plan your timeline to communicating and inspiring your team. Author: Harvard Business Review.

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MPUG

APRIL 2, 2022

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Mike Thomas’ webinar, Excel – Quick Tips to Help You be More Productive, being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. Welcome to Excel, Quick Tips to Be More Productive. He’s a subject matter expert in a range of technologies. Melanie: Welcome.

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Teamweek

JUNE 10, 2020

Let’s find out what makes for a great web developer, what tech skills they should have, where to find them, and how to hire them. Of course, the kind of technical skills they will possess will vary depending on their role and industry. Popular technologies include MongoDB, Oracle and Redis. What is a web developer?

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Paymo App

JANUARY 19, 2018

– tips on becoming better in this profession. Don’t worry though, you don’t need to be an expert in technical skills such as coding. ensure project tasks are executed and reviewed within the predefined scope. You believe they’ll share their tips with you and they allow you to work on projects with them.

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MPUG

JULY 17, 2020

You may wish to use this transcript for the purposes of self-paced learning, searching for specific information, and/or performing a quick review of webinar content. This session is eligible for one PMI PEU in the technical category. I’m going to say disable the tool tips. Project Online is just a small set of tools.

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Project Management Hacks

AUGUST 25, 2016

Here are some highlights from my 2016 reading. Tip: Curious to learn more about this book? Read my book review of The Productivity Project. Ever heard the tip to “give value to your network” and wondered what exactly that means? Tip: Readers ask me how to make the most of conferences. Rating: 5/5.

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Paymo App

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Here are the seven key factors that we took into account when reviewing the time tracking software in this guide: Core Features: The most important things that should influence your decision are the tool’s main features. Capterra and G2 Crowd are two reliable user review platforms that aim to provide objective user feedback.

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PM Basics

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Deloitte’s 2016 Global Outsourcing Survey). Many of the best practices and leadership approaches and styles need to be reviewed beforehand. Participating in a couple of meetings, with sales, technical and functional manager, assisted by a translator. Tip: do not never undermine their authority. The second lesson learned.

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MPUG

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

You may wish to use this transcript for the purposes of self-paced learning, searching for specific information, and/or performing a quick review of webinar content. PMI PDU use in the technical category. However, all the reports except for the Agile reports, are also part of the 2013, 2016, and 2019 versions of Microsoft Project.

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Wrike

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

We also discussed ways to combat chronic low productivity, the evolution of PM technology, and what he predicts project management will look like in 2020. Research from Technology Services Industry Association ( TSIA ) shows an engaged sales model (albeit managed IT services) has 15:1 touchpoint, compared to sales.

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MPUG

OCTOBER 9, 2019

You may wish to use this transcript for the purposes of self-paced learning, searching for specific information, and/or performing a quick review of webinar content. Today’s session is eligible for one PMI PDU in the technical category and the code for claiming today’s session is on the screen now.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

The 5 Skills You Need For Managing Complex Projects Tera Simon spoke at Digital Project Management Summit 2016 about complex projects and the 5 skills you need to manage them. 7 Crucial tips for Managing Remote Teams This is a super infographic with information on managing a remote team. Click the graphic to see it full size.

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Paymo App

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The tools that made the shortlist are, in no particular order (click on each one to jump directly to the review): Basecamp. Reviews: Read what other people say about the tools. Look for reviews on independent platforms like Capterra and G2Crowd. These were the main factors we took into account when reviewing the products.

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