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Project Management Apprenticeships: A UK Guide

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The project management apprenticeship standard has been around since 2017 and individual apprenticeships have evolved a lot since then, which is a good thing. Perfect if you want to manage more project complexity or explore other project management roles like project management office leadership. I started mine when I was 46!

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10 Strategies for Successful Project Execution

ProjectManager.com

No matter how good your plan is, there will be changes and these will impact your schedule and budget. Per the latest PMI Pulse of the Profession 2017, “C-suite continues to be largely focused on bridging strategy formulation and execution and tackling technology and business disruption.” Lackluster leadership. Make Changes.

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Why PMPs Should Actually Read the PMBOK 6th Edition

Project Risk Coach

Four Reasons to Read the PMBOK 6th Edition The Project Management Institute (PMI) released the PMBOK 6 th Edition on September 6 th , 2017. These studies help PMI understand how project managers perform their duties and lead cross-functional teams within the constraints of schedule, budget, and scope. Understand How to Get PDUs.

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Project Management Trends [2022]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Brush up on your virtual leadership skills. Virtual Leadership: Practical Strategies for Getting the Best Out of Virtual Work and Virtual Teams. And my own research during winter 2017 shows that getting people involved in projects is still the most challenging part of getting work done. What you can do.

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Project Management Statistics: 45 Stats You Can't Ignore

Workamajig

Between 2017 and 2018, the percentage of organizations using spreadsheets to manage their agile projects dropped from 74% to 67%. File sharing, time tracking, email integration, Gantt Charts, and budget management are the top five most used and requested features in project management software. Wellingtone ). VersionOne ). Capterra ).

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How to Conduct Project Planning: An Overview Guide

Project Pulse Journal

According to best practices from renowned standards such as PMBOK, Kerzner, and Meredith and Mantel, project planning encompasses a broad range of activities, from defining clear project objectives and deliverables to preparing schedules, budgets, and risk management strategies. This allocates the necessary staffing, materials, and money.

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Skills Of A CEO – Within Reach Of A Strategic PM?

The Strategic Project Manager

Twelve (12) top skills and attributes for a CEO include: Leadership – CEO’s have exceptional leadership skills. Financial Acumen – Understanding financial statements, managing budgets, and making financially sound decisions are fundamental. A career in strategy can certainly be a good one.