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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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Monitoring and Controlling Projects: A "How to" Guide

Project Pulse Journal

Can you truly have a well-monitored project and a motivated team working harmoniously? Explore the world of project monitoring and controlling , where we'll guide you through project oversight without overwhelming your team. This article will help you balance diligent project monitoring and foster a less stressful team environment.

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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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PMI-RMP® Training for the New Exam

Project Risk Coach

Simply put, PMI® did not use the Standard for Project Risk Management (2009) or the PMBOK® Guide, Sixth Edition (2017) to validate the exam. In short, PMI® went from a process-based PMBOK® Guide (remember all of the Inputs, Tools & Techniques, & Outputs) to a principles-based PMBOK® Guide. Yes, the new standards.

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PRINCE2: The Project Management Method Explained

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Because PRINCE2® is a broad-brush approach, it doesn’t cover technical processes or specific techniques, but it will fit alongside them. PRINCE2® was released in 1996 and had major updates in 2009 and 2017. There’s a process to guide work through the stages so there is adequate control at every point. It was renamed PRINCE.

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Why Earn a Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification?

The IIL Blog

Another PMI® study, Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap 2017-2027 , indicates that by 2027, employers will need nearly 88 million individuals (about twice the population of California) in project management roles; the need for experienced, skilled PM’s is growing exponentially. The current cost of membership is $149 (USD).

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PMI-RMP: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR 2021

Project Risk Coach

Individuals with this certification possess specialized knowledge and expertise in planning for risk management, identifying risks, evaluating risks, developing and implement risk responses, and monitoring risks. Individuals preparing for the PMI-RMP exam should study the PMBOK® Guide – 6th Edition (2017). What books do you recommend?

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