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?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Scope creep in project management is where additional requirements are added to the project, beyond what was originally agreed and these additions are not formally authorized. Scope creep is caused by lack of requirements management. The project manager is responsible for letting scope creep affect the project.

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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.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Introduction: Project management, is a dynamic field, continually evolving in response to changing business needs and technological advancements. This transformation signifies a need for adaptive strategies and mindsets to navigate the evolving project management landscape effectively. By Elissa Farrow, Ph.D.

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Sandeep Kashyap

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Introduction Want to be an agile project manager? It’s no secret that agile project management has become a buzzword in today’s fast-paced business world. And for a good reason — it offers an iterative and flexible approach to managing projects. But first, let’s dive into what an agile project manager is.

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Scrum.org

JULY 18, 2021

Agile Leadership: How to Close the Knowing-Doing Gap. Smart leaders send their management teams on Agile training courses and leadership courses only to find that the learning doesn’t translate into action and therefore improvement. The training spend is wasted and the organisation doesn’t improve.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 28, 2022

Search for project management training on Google and you’ll find lots of courses on the topic. Many refer to APMP, MSP, PRINCE2® or even agile project management. They are the requisite skills of the competent project manager. Each project manager has distinctive leadership qualities. Managing projects is tough.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

Project governance is an important part of project management processes – even if it’s not the most exciting part of getting work done. As a project manager, part of your role is shepherding the work through the project lifecycle. Risk management. Expectation management. Stakeholder engagement.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So, picture this: you are transitioning from your current position into a project management career. The industry didn’t matter; it was about translating my work experience into specific project management industry-recognized terms and managing projects. What are the Essential Project Management Buzzwords?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 28, 2021

PRINCE2 is a project management method. It’s structured, and experience-based, created from the lived experience of thousands of project managers and successful projects. It’s a customizable way of managing and controlling the work. It’s a predictive methodology, although PRINCE2 Agile allows for agile frameworks.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 29, 2022

Project managers know the importance of having project documentation. Creating and managing project documentation throughout the project life cycle is critical for project success, but where to start? The term project documentation refers to the project management documents that are created throughout the project life cycle.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 4, 2021

Recently I spoke with Lela Machaidze on Clubhouse about future trends in project management. Lela: For the last decade, there have been a lot of changes in the PM profession. The next topic that comes to mind for the future of project management is data science and analytics. Read next: Project Management Trends.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 8, 2024

The project management principle to enable change to achieve the envisioned future state is inherently supported by the Scrum framework. For Project Managers transitioning to Scrum Masters, understanding how to leverage Scrum to guide stakeholders and teams through change is crucial.

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Kiron Bondale

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

A lot has been written about the challenges caused by functional managers when their company undergoes an agile transformation. But with this emphasis on what they shouldn’t be doing, not as much gets published about the specific activities we should be doing to help them through the change.

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Growing Agile

JUNE 19, 2020

Much is said and written about the Agile Manifesto that if I were to write about it, I’m sure it wouldn’t be anything that hasn’t been said before. Over the next few blog posts I’m going to break down the agile principles in batches of 3 at a time. This is part one, the first three agile principles.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 1, 2022

It’s impossible to factor in everything — from weather to supply chains to change requests — something is going to conspire against your schedule and budget. This is why projects have a change control board. Project management is methodical, but change is not. Business Stakeholders. Business Stakeholders.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 21, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Adaptive project management is a vital strategy in a world where project landscapes are shifting. This method is essential for anyone who aims to navigate the complexities of projects where changes occur at lightning speed. Are you overwhelmed by your projects' rapid changes and unpredictability?

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Leading Agile

MARCH 15, 2023

Companies that adopt Agile never do it just for the sake of adopting Agile. They do know that Waterfall wasn’t working, so Agile will fix those problems, right? They think if they do the “Agile stuff,” they will make quicker progress to achieve their goals.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 1, 2020

Project management is no different: we see trends come and go, or stay with us and develop over time. Recently I’ve been reflecting on what the shifts are and where that is taking us as project managers. It might happen at pace, and it might feel uncomfortable some of the time, but it’s not truly a sea change in how we run projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 19, 2021

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? How to include project management skills on your CV. Here’s how. Soft skills.

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 13, 2024

Malinawan, PMP Are you struggling to navigate the complexities of procurement in your projects, feeling overwhelmed by the daunting task of managing numerous suppliers and contracts? Check out this comprehensive guide and equip yourself with the knowledge to manage procurement confidently.

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International Institute for Learning

JUNE 2, 2022

Rubin Jen has been in the project management field for over 23 years, spanning aerospace, engineering, telecom, software development, outsourcing, consulting, not-for-profit and government sectors. Rubin obtained his Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) designation in 2007 and has been teaching Agile and Scrum to enterprise organizations since 2014.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Project management has so many challenges to solve every day, so having a toolbox of techniques (and the right attitude) will help you deliver projects successfully. Given that it deals with the big problems facing organizations, I think the course is best for senior project managers, program managers, and portfolio leaders.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 24, 2023

IT service management (ITSM) is the process of how those services meet the needs of the end users who employ them. Over the course of this blog, we’ll discuss how ITSM is implemented, managed and delivered to meet the needs of an organization and how project management software can help facilitate those processes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

If you are using agile methodologies, you have other tools available to you to manage changes in requirements because flexing the scope of the project is very much built into the agile way of working. Work on what you can manage, and put a process in place for adapting to future changes. Project risks.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2018

The Agile Manifesto statement of “Customer Collaboration over Contract Negotiation” is less than helpful when it comes to writing contracts for projects to be worked in an Agile fashion. Contracting for Agile software development projects continues to be a major organizational impediment.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

Project managers tend to focus their attention on delivering the application. Organizational change management (OCM) is the domain intended to support the adoption of new ways of working. However, history demonstrates that change is hard. The responsibility often falls to project managers. Do not be surprised.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

Are you wondering whether it’s worth getting a degree in project management? Or what you can do with a project management degree for a job once you finish your bachelor’s or master’s studies? Recently someone got in contact with me to ask about how to become a project manager. “Do I need a degree in project management?”

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Since my book Collaboration Tools for Project Managers came out, one of the things I’m asked frequently is ‘how do I choose the right collaboration tool for my team?’. I’m delighted to be partnering with Genius Project today to bring you The 5 Step Expert Guide To Choosing Project Management Collaboration Tools.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Frohnhoefer In the ever-evolving landscape of project management, staying ahead of the curve is not just beneficial—it’s imperative. As we step into 2024, the dynamics of project management continue to shift, demanding professionals to be agile, skilled, and strategically focused. Not sure where to begin?

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Techno-PM

MARCH 17, 2022

What is PRINCE2 Agile? PRINCE2 Agile is a project management process that focuses on delivering projects with high levels of customer satisfaction. PRINCE2 Agile has been designed across all industries; it is not limited to construction or IT-type industries like other processes are. How Does PRINCE2 Agile Work?

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

technological, environmental, societal), project managers need to develop new skills. Among them are four skills essential for every project manager to have. In this article, we describe, and comment based on our experience in the project management context. This skill compliments resilience perfectly.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Then, you’ll find out how project management software can help you reduce waste and save time. It involves change management and touches on every department, which is why human resources are involved. Process implementation is how a business is able to stay competitive by having a framework to manage change.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

A Project Management Office (PMO) isn't just about oversight; it's about empowering your projects to deliver real value. With the PMO structure, you can achieve higher success rates, better resource management, and improved stakeholder satisfaction. What is a Project Management Office?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 22, 2023

Are you ready to dive into my Google Project Management: Professional Certificate review? I’ve done a lot of project management training in my 20+ years as a project manager, and those courses helped me understand the skills, tools and techniques required to succeed leading projects.

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Planio

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

If you work in project management, your job isn’t done until your users are happy — but that isn’t always the case. As every project manager knows, it’s almost impossible to get from A to B on a project without something going wrong. Consider your risks and put controls in place Step 6. Risk approach. Team accountability.

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ProProfs Project Management

DECEMBER 24, 2019

That’s why change management in project management is deemed as a crucial element. One of the recent industry reports doing rounds on the internet also supports this fact by revealing, ‘ 56% of projects succeed, thanks to the proper talent and change management.’. What is Change Management in Project Management?

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