Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 29, 2022

What is the future of project management? Let’s look ahead and see what the next 10 years will bring for project management software, jobs, and the role itself. Does Project Management Have a Future? So will we need ‘professional’ project managers in the future? People who just do managing projects?

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Artificial Inteligence 2023 Technical Review 2027 484

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 27, 2020

If you are like many Project Management Professional ( PMP )® certification holders, you might be finding it hard to source enough quality learning materials for your Leadership PDUs. What are Leadership PDUs? Leadership is one side of the PMI Talent Triangle, along with Strategic and Business Management and Technical skills.

Leadership 451

Leadership 2020 PMI Certification 451

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2023

Project management software gives the team the tools they need to funnel that energy into productive activity. ProjectManager is cloud-based project management software that connects teams in the office, on the job site and everyone in between. The other part is giving your team the resources they need.

Energy 351

Energy Leadership Construction Software 351

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 4, 2024

Bottom-up budgeting is, as its name suggests, budgeting that starts from the departments in an organization and then moves up to senior management. Therefore, the company allows each of its departments to set its budgets, including a list of expenses and cost projections, which are then submitted to senior management for review.

Budget 334

Budget Software Review Estimate Executing 334

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

I am reminded of the zombie movie each time I have a discussion about project management versus project leadership. Leadership is that branch of management concerning the development, nurturing and utilization of influence as way of motivating others to some end or objective.

Leadership 484

Leadership Influencer PMO Risk Management 484

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 31, 2024

A balanced scorecard is a strategic management performance metric. It’s a common management tool worldwide, used across industries, including government and nonprofit organizations. Once you’ve made a balanced scorecard, you’ll need project management software to fulfill the strategic goals and the plan to get you there.

Performance Measurement 405

Performance Measurement Governance Government Initiating 405

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In project management, a program is a set of related projects that are executed simultaneously by organizations to make the most out of their resources and maximize their return on investment (ROI). Program management requires company-wide collaboration and lots of planning. A program manager oversees this process.

Certification 391

Certification Risk Management PMI Leadership 391

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

The people on the team might be your most important resource, but without an effective project leader, they’re just a ship without a rudder. Project management software allows team leaders to keep track of their team members. Summary We are looking for an experienced project leader to take a leadership role in several ongoing projects.

Underperforming Technical Team 283

Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Monitoring Certification 283

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

What is a program in project management terms? A program is a set of related projects and activities, managed in a coordinated fashion and under a structure that allows for the delivery of outcomes and benefits. In other words, it’s a bunch of projects being managed together. Project vs Program Management.

Leadership 409

Leadership Software Review Budget Initiating 409

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Project managers are the point person in charge of a specific project or projects within an organization. We regularly feature project management resources to help train PMs to land jobs in the industry or develop better skills in their current role. What Does a Project Manager Do? How Much Does a Project Manager Make?

Certification 446

Certification Prince2 Monitoring PMI 446

ProjectManager.com

MAY 1, 2024

Kanban is all the rage in project management. In fact, kanban has grown so much in popularity, there are now countless project management tools to help people plan and prioritize tasks on kanban boards, which are visual panels with virtual cards that can be moved around by the user to arrange orders of tasks or to-do items.

Software Review 427

Software Review Manufacturing Lean Development Team Review 427

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 26, 2022

Project management is a field that is becoming increasingly valued within both large and small organizations – our project management training has never been so much in demand! Companies tend to adopt a project management method such as PRINCE2® to ensure that everyone works to the same framework. So what are the differences?

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Leadership 2005 2012 Prince2 350

Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2024

In the rapidly evolving business landscape, the shift from intuition-based decision-making to innovation-driven leadership is not just beneficial—it's essential. Why the Pivot is Necessary Traditional leadership often relies on gut instincts and personal experiences.

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Innovation Leadership 2024 Retail 133

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 25, 2024

Those funds have a life cycle of their own and project managers must understand how those costs come in and out of the project and organization. We’ll look at project cash flow, what it is and how to calculate and manage it. Cash flows are used in business and project management to report income and expenses.

Construction 362

Construction Project Cost Budget Monitoring 362

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 17, 2022

The project manager is on the ground, running the team and keeping the daily operations of a project running smoothly. But who looks after the project manager? In project management, that position is called a project director. Project management tends to be a hierarchical methodology that has numerous tiers of command.

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Finance Monitoring Technical Review Software Review 288

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

When I brainstormed a list of project management skills to put on my resume (which over here in the UK we call a CV), it was a long list. How do you list the project management skills required without it turning into a giant list of buzzwords? Below, we’ll look at some examples of common project management skills for your resume.

Leadership 357

Leadership Risk Management PMI Governance 357

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

What is the future of project management? Let’s look ahead and see what the next 10 years will bring for project management software, jobs, and the role itself. Does Project Management Have a Future? So will we need ‘professional’ project managers in the future? People who just do managing projects?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 5, 2020

Angela always excelled at playing leader or manager at group projects growing up. Then she was made project manager. College didn’t train her for this, neither did her company and she wasn’t a good manager for quite a while after. The inherent nature of leadership or a managerial role is rooted in ambiguity.

Underperforming Technical Team 362

Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Initiating Software 362

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Then, subcontractors build it and vendors are responsible for the resources. A construction superintendent is a professional who helps to manage projects and makes sure that they’re running as planned. Construction superintendents need timelines to schedule and manage work. What Is a Construction Superintendent? Many things.

Construction 378

Construction Monitoring Certification Engineering 378

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It’s not uncommon for people in management positions to feel like they’re always playing catch-up. But if you want to enjoy this career and be successful in project management, one habit to get used to is reflection. Your project management philosophy is essentially your guiding principles for how you approach your work.

Leadership 371

Leadership PMO Defining Agile 371

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 31, 2023

Welcome to project management 101. Project management can seem like a daunting discipline, but once you get a grasp of the fundamentals and combine that with some intuition, you’ll be on your way to leading successful projects, no matter your situation. Typical resources include the workforce, work supplies and equipment.

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Project Life Cycle Software Review Monitoring Budget 407

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Product Manager vs Project Manager. While both are leadership roles and the titles are similar, there’s a difference between a product manager and a project manager as Jennifer Bridges, PMP, explains. What Is a Project Manager? Let’s take a look at the most important project manager responsibilities.

Project Life Cycle 417

Project Life Cycle Prince2 Certification PMI 417

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 5, 2022

We talk a lot about project managers, but that title is more general than most might think. There are many different project managers, but today we’re interested in focusing on just one, the technical project manager. Are you interested in becoming a technical project manager or are you in the market to hire one?

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Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Leadership 332

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 18, 2023

While there are similarities between a project manager and a project portfolio manager, they’re different positions with different responsibilities. Let’s take a look at what a project portfolio manager is, what skills and education the position requires and end with a sample job description to help you fill that position.

Initiating 370

Initiating Budget Defining Governance 370

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

A while back, I asked project management experts w hat we should be aware of as we go into the new year to achieve their most successful year ever? I’m sure you take away tips and ideas for making this your best year yet managing projects at work. Successful project managers will be those that embrace the mantle of leadership.

2023 409

2023 Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team 409

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

When the leadership team defines an organization’s vision, they look toward the future and identify the goals and objectives they want to achieve. Strategic plans are implemented across the organization and departments must work together, share resources and prioritize the common goal. This is the start of strategic planning.

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Planning Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Defining 338

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

First we should start with a definition of program management. Each of these are projects with a project manager , but together they deliver a transformative change for the business. What is Program Management? Read next: Project Management versus Program Management. What is a Program Manager?

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PMO Technical Review Leadership Risk Management 280

ProjectManager.com

JULY 18, 2023

There’s someone at the top of the project management team who answers to the stakeholders and directs the project manager and project team. We’ll also help you understand what a project executive is by comparing them to the project manager. Most projects are hierarchical. That position is called a project executive.

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Executing Monitoring Software Review Budget 308

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 20, 2022

The word management is often treated as if it has four letters. But try getting anything done in a fast-paced work environment without applying the four functions of management. No matter what type of work you do, having a clear understanding of the four functions of management will help you do that work more efficiently.

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Controlling Planning Leadership Monitoring 333

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 24, 2022

Project manager vs. program manager. Program managers are more strategic in their thinking and deliverables, while the project manager is often working on day-to-day task management on a more cellular level. Here are two quick definitions of project and program in project management. Learn more.

Project Life Cycle 545

Project Life Cycle Certification PMI Software Review 545

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2023

PMO stands for project management office and it’s responsible for the project management standards in an organization. The two others are the program management office and the portfolio management office. Either way, it’s run by a PMO director. There are different types of PMOs, all headed by a PMO director.

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PMO Software Review Governance Government 353

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Everyone has their part to play in the process, which is orchestrated by the project manager acting on behalf of the project owner. The project owner is a leader who works with the project manager closely to drive the project to a successful conclusion. What exactly is a project owner, what does the project owner do and so forth?

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Closing Budget Risk Management Leadership 403

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

When it comes to managing them effectively, understanding the differences between projects and operations is key. Ops managers want (and seek) stability so they can manage process performance. The status quo is good but project managers keep changing things! Projects change the business. Operations run the business.

Retail 411

Retail Governance Government Healthcare 411

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 15, 2023

Project management is all about solving problems before they happen. Let’s look at 15 project management challenges and how to deal with them. 15 Project Management Challenges You Should Prepare for Here are the most common challenges project managers face in their day-to-day lives.

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Estimate Software Review Monitoring Risk Management 318

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

To best plan and respond to change, first, a clear definition of change management must be understood. What Is Change Management? The term change management refers to the actions, tools and models implemented to manage different types of change either at the project or organizational level.

Change Management 383

Change Management Process Underperforming Technical Team Project Life Cycle 383

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

While technical expertise can be an asset, it's not always a prerequisite for effective leadership in an Agile environment. The Changing Landscape of Leadership In traditional hierarchical structures, leadership often relied heavily on technical proficiency and top-down decision-making.

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SCRUM Leadership Agile Software Developers 178

Project Risk Coach

JUNE 4, 2023

In the world of project management, troubled projects can be a source of frustration, stress, and disappointment for both teams and stakeholders. Inadequate Planning and Estimation Insufficient planning and inaccurate estimation of resources, time, and budget are common culprits in troubled projects.

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Risk Management Technical Review Estimate Risk 243