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Project Management Apprenticeships: A UK Guide

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I really rate the training on offer and the support (although to be fair, the different awarding organizations who offer the training can vary widely in their support). The project management apprenticeship standard has been around since 2017 and individual apprenticeships have evolved a lot since then, which is a good thing.

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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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PRINCE2: The Project Management Method Explained

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The History of PRINCE2® PRINCE2® is part of the best practice guidance that came out of the UK Office of Government Commerce. A British government agency, the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency, licensed it for use in government IT projects back in 1979. It was renamed PRINCE. Directing gets a process of its own.

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5 Simple Reasons Why Processes Don’t Work

Rebel’s Guide to PM

People need training on processes. Fix by: Train your staff. More experience, a mentor , and substantive training will help project managers have the confidence to apply the processes correctly in the right situations. Train the team in how to use processes effectively – and remember to cover the ‘why’ of the process as well.

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Discovering the Diverse Sources Behind Innovation

Scrum.org

Government and Regulatory Bodies In many countries, governments offer support and guidelines in key sectors such as technology, healthcare, renewable energy, banking and manufacturing. Another example is JPMorgan Chase’s acquisition of WePay in 2017. Learn more about Private Training ? I can help! ?My Subscribe here

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Project Management Apprenticeships: A Game Changer for Business

Rebel’s Guide to PM

From April 2017 there will be another significant change in the project management world that will open up opportunities for those who choose not to take a university degree. The UK government aims to increase productivity in UK-based companies by investing in training people by making more apprenticeships available.

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The Functions of a Project Management Office

Project Pulse Journal

A Project Management Office (PMO) is a centralized department within an organization that standardizes the governance of projects. Project Governance It oversees project governance, ensuring that each aligns with the strategic goals. What is a Project Management Office?

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