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How to Get Projects From Strategy

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This is a question I’m hearing quite a lot at the moment: How do I turn my company’s strategy into actual projects? It’s good to have a strategy, of course. But a strategy that stays in a fancy PowerPoint presentation isn’t helpful to anyone. That’s not a strategy, it’s a document. Identify strategic themes.

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10 Strategies for Successful Project Execution

ProjectManager.com

Is your organization failing to close the gaps between strategy and project execution? Fortunately, there are strategies ( and tools! ) Let’s review strategies and tools you can use, and learn how they can help you close that gap to promote successful project execution. And you’re not alone in this challenge. Make Changes.

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How to juggle work and study for your PMP certification

Rebel’s Guide to PM

For project managers, many of us want to get certified, but we simply can’t find the time given our work and social commitments for a PMP ® study plan. Create a PMP study plan Treat getting your PMP certification as a mini-project. With the end goal in mind, you can work backwards to create your study plan.

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Software Review: Roadmap Planner [2017]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Cost and plans: Free plan (for one user only) then monthly subscriptions from $4.99 Roadmap Planner is a simple app designed for creating strategic plans. It’s flexible, so I guess you could adapt it to plan out anything in high level, from writing a book to your wedding. There are also discounts in you pay annually.

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The 7-S Framework: Project Management Remix

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The hard elements cover three factors, Strategy, Structure and Systems. Everything from formal processes, strategies, reporting, organizational charts and IT systems falls under this category. You should have a plan and strategy about how to be successful and how to achieve your objectives.

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How to Conduct Project Planning: An Overview Guide

Project Pulse Journal

While project planning is the backbone of successful project management, it can often feel like it overburdens a team if it is not executed effectively. Imagine an environment where your projects are planned effectively and efficiently to stay on track and energize and inspire your team. What is Project Planning?

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Software Review: Roadmap Planner [2017]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Cost and plans: Free plan (for one user only) then monthly subscriptions from $4.99 Roadmap Planner is a simple app designed for creating strategic plans. It’s flexible, so I guess you could adapt it to plan out anything in high level, from writing a book to your wedding. There are also discounts in you pay annually.