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5 Simple Reasons Why Processes Don’t Work

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I bet you have plenty of project management processes, don’t you? The bottom line is this: having processes doesn’t guarantee that your project will be any better than if you didn’t have them. But I’m a big believer in making sure everything is fit for purpose and processes are included in that. Processes are too informal. “Oh,

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2017 Project Management Trends To Watch

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This year I’m looking forward into 2017 to highlight some of the project management trends I think it is worth watching out for. The introduction of the apprenticeship levy in the UK next year may well have a significant impact on training budgets even in mid-sized firms. Be brave, find your people and have a wonderful 2017.

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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. The application process requires you to show that you have 5 GCSEs at C or above and A Levels or equivalent. There are more options, and more organizations offering them.

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7 Hidden dangers of project management (Or why even well-planned projects sometimes fail)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Merging required some major organizational changes such as introducing new technology, creating a new management team and alternation in business processes and policies. Miscommunication Big projects usually include multiple parties who all want to be an integral part of the project and who want to participate in decision-making process.

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Trello vs. Asana: Side-by-Side Comparison

ProjectManager.com

Neither Trello nor Asana can do that, which helps you deliver projects on time and within budget. Trello is a web-based kanban board, list-making application that’s a product of Trello Enterprises, a subsidiary of Atlassian to which it was sold in 2017. For example, the Premium plan offers automatic processes.

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5 Project Management Trends for Manufacturing Teams to Watch in 2017

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As 2016 comes to a close, it’s time to look at some project management trends we can expect to see in 2017. a lot of industry trends and processes are focused on how to succeed in a new world of technology, market demands and productivity requirements. To a successful 2017! IIoT becomes a project foundation.

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10 Strategies for Successful Project Execution

ProjectManager.com

During the five process groups of the project life cycle, there are multiple objectives and outcomes for each phase. After the project initiation and the planning processes, the execution of the project begins. During this phase a project leader will focus on these key processes: Managing people. Following processes.

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