Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Welcome to my Mplaza PRINCE2® Practitioner review! I gained a lot of project management knowledge and confidence from doing my PRINCE2 course. It was a few years ago now, but the experience gave me the vocab, structure, and processes to confidently deliver projects. Who is PRINCE2 Practitioner for?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 8, 2022

Planning is an essential part of what project managers do, so you would expect there to be some mention of how to deal with fixed date projects in the PRINCE2® manuals. PRINCE2® Practitioner, Online Course and Exam. A comprehensive and accredited PRINCE2® Practitioner online course, including exam voucher and simulator access.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 4, 2021

We were talking about PRINCE2®, what it means to get qualified and how it compares to the PMBOK Guide. She first took her PRINCE2 Practitioner exam in 2004. Elizabeth, what’s the story behind the PRINCE2 methodology? PRINCE2 stands for Projects IN Controlled Environments and is a widely used project management method.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Welcome to my Mplaza PRINCE2 Foundation review! I owe a lot of my confidence as a project manager to the PRINCE2 course I took many years ago. I’ve lost count of the number of people who have had bad experiences with PRINCE2 training providers… and that’s a lot of wasted money. Who is PRINCE2 Foundation for?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Mike Clayton defines risk as “uncertain events that can affect outcomes,” in his book, Risk Happens!: Clayton defines it as 3 things: Processes to make the project more predictable Tools to deal with the real world as it happens Behaviors and attitudes that allow us to cope when change does happen. It won’t.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

The project tolerance definition I use in my book, Project Manager , is this: Tolerances are how much you can flex within your project without having to go back for approval. Sustainability tolerance Sustainability tolerances are new for 2023 in PRINCE2 7. Welcome to the wonderful world of project tolerances.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 22, 2021

I remember studying for my PRINCE2 exam and taking plenty of sample papers and mock tests. These days, the best exam prep I can suggest for PRINCE2 certification is to use online exam simulators. Important Features of a PRINCE2 Exam Simulator. PRINCE2 Foundation Exam Simulator.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 22, 2022

I’ve put together my top list of the best books on collaboration, with a few communication skills books thrown in too. These are the books that I turn to time and time again. Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers is the book I wish I had written. It’s also a book I find myself frequently recommending.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 28, 2021

What is PRINCE2? PRINCE2 is a project management method. PRINCE2 stands for Projects IN a Controlled Environment (Version 2). Who is PRINCE2 for? PRINCE2 works in a huge number of industries and domains. It’s a predictive methodology, although PRINCE2 Agile allows for agile frameworks. It was renamed PRINCE.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 28, 2022

Normally I take lots of notes when I’m reading books for review. I’m seeing this more and more in project management books (I like to think I started a trend !) There is a logical flow to the book. Making Things Happen is method agnostic – no recourse to PMBOK® Guide or the PRINCE2® handbooks – which again, is no bad thing.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 15, 2023

I also have a guide to the best PRINCE2 exam simulators. Study notes You can prepare for the PRINCE2, APM PMQ, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®, PMP , online degrees and other types of certifications by reading other people’s study notes. Book summaries Are you pressed for time when it comes to your exam preparation?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The name is apt, as the waterfall methodology is a process in which the phases of the project flow downward. When implementing the agile methodology , project planning and work management are adaptive, evolutionary in development, seeking early delivery and are always open to change if that leads to process improvement.

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Henny Portman

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In 2023 I reviewed many books and created several corresponding quick reference cards. In 2023 the English version of the book Agile Portfolio Management I wrote together with Rini van Solingen was published (order at Amazon: [link] ). The counter till so far: 309 book reviews, 139 QRCs. van Solingen, R.

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Henny Portman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

2020 was again an extremely fruitful book review year. I wrote around 50 book reviews including 16 corresponding quick reference cards and several personal insights, and views on specific topics in the field of project, program and portfolio management. My own books, whitepapers and articles. Agile related books.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 23, 2022

This is an edited extract from my book Customer-Centric Project Management , co-authored with Phil Peplow (Routledge, 2012). Project teams are made up of wide groups of diverse professionals, and ensuring that stakeholders are engaged in the project process is essential to the success of the project. Project customer vs sponsor.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 1, 2020

But knowing a methodology isn’t the pinnacle of achievement, as Kevin Longergan points out in this article. With the PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition and the PRINCE2 manuals both discussing tailoring more thoroughly than ever before, project managers have more flexibility to adapt project approaches to their environment.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 3, 2019

At the end of this article there’s a link to download my free roles and responsibilities document template. In this article I’ll give you everything you need to know about producing a RACI chart for your project. There’s a lot going on in this article so here are some quick links to help you navigate through it.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2018

This article, Project Management Training to Help You Achieve Certification This Year , first appeared on Girl's Guide to Project Management. There is a dizzying array of project management courses out there to help you achieve project management qualifications, both for PMI courses, PRINCE2 courses and more. In a hurry?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 1, 2018

There are lots of routes into project management, as I explored recently in an article on how to become a project manager. Below, I share 5 stories from my book, Project Manager. I completed the PRINCE2® qualification soon after I started my IT role. These stories come from Elizabeth’s book, Project Manager (BCS Books, 2018).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 6, 2022

This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management. That’s how to become a project manager in a nutshell, but in this article I’ll explain three routes to entering the profession and share the stories from 5 people who chose project management as their career. Below, I share 5 stories from my book, Project Manager.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

In this article, we explore the foundational concepts of ITIL 4 and discuss how the ITIL framework has supported their career progression. In the foundation course and book, the entirety of the framework is explained to give content to the learner of what ITIL is, why it is important and how to apply its principles.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 2, 2017

This article, Entrepreneurship & Project Management [Interview] , first appeared on Girl's Guide to PM. Chris is the author of The Entrepreneurial Project Manager, a book with the goal of taking your technical skills as a project manager, adding the elements of an entrepreneur, and creating a high-powered team around you.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 4, 2019

In this article, I’ll show you what project resource management is, set out a simple process to do it, describe the tools to help and give you tips to overcome some of the common issues. The Project Resource Management Process. Book the resources you need for your project. Project resource management is how you do this.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 23, 2016

At the end of this article there’s a link to download my free roles and responsibilities document template. In this article I’ll give you everything you need to know about producing a RACI chart for your project. There’s a lot going on in this article so here are some quick links to help you navigate through it.

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Online PM Courses

DECEMBER 18, 2017

But, for a new project manager, project management books are still a great way to learn. And for those of us with experience under our belts, the right project management books can offer new insights and ideas. So, what project management books would I recommend to a new project manager? Let’s say you are a real beginner.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Six videos covering tools and techniques, the process and more. Read Anthony Mersino’s excellent book: Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers. RPA is Robotic Process Automation. Recommended Training. Change Management Workshop. $79. Learn how to do change management on projects and prepare for successful delivery.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In this sixth article, Robin presents a business focused architecture for projects, and supplementary models designed to promote collaboration. Introduction Previous articles in this series have probed specific requirements believed essential in the quest to create a truly collaborative approach to corporate projects.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

This doesn't mean booking (conference) rooms. A Scrum Master is therefore a (servant) leader; If you want to learn more about the tasks, accountabilities and authorities of the Scrum Master, then check out this article. The Project Manager usually (preferred by PRINCE2) comes from the customer. So, what is a Project Manager?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Here’s my Must-Read Reading List for some great pointers on the skills, process and experience of engaging people and working together, whether your job is to lead or to follow. Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers is the book I wish I had written. This book reminds us that conflict on teams is inevitable. Conflict 101.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2022

In other words, if you want people to use what you create — or to shift their ways of working to the new standards and processes you implement — then you have to help them through the transition. Here’s my list of top change management books for leaders. How I chose these books. Short on time? Professor John P.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

In this article we’ll look at what is a project board, and other names they are known by, who should be there, when to schedule meetings, what to talk about, how to report to this group and lots more so you can make sure it’s working effectively and efficiently. That’s the minimum (and the approach advocated by PRINCE2).

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 17, 2017

This article, Project Management Trends (2018 Edition) , first appeared on Girl's Guide to Project Management. But knowing a methodology isn’t the pinnacle of achievement, as Kevin Longergan points out in this article. You don’t get that from reading a book. Improving consistency in process and decision making.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 24, 2017

This article, When Elizabeth Met Colin [Video] , first appeared on Girl's Guide to PM. I talked to somebody not so long ago and they said, “No one follows my process.” Read more great articles about project management at Girl's Guide to PM - Project Management Skills Made Easy. It’s a book about.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

She might not have been blogging about project management for long, but she has made quite an impact with her personable and helpful articles. There’s more information on giving presentations to executives in Frederick Gilbert’s book on the subject. Today, I’m handing the blog over to Leigh Espy. It won't give you quick fixes but.

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Epicflow Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Find answers to these questions in the article. . The main purpose of determining project management maturity is to assess the actual state of the project management process in an organization as well as detect areas and direction for its improvement. . Level #1: Initial process. Level #2: Structure process and standards.

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The Lazy Project Manager

APRIL 25, 2017

But Peter, ever the pragmatist, offers some practical advice through his 5-5-5-5 model for assessing change foundations and making improvements to such foundations in his book. We expect more from our project managers – we expect them to inspire, lead teams and be more confident.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 13, 2019

This can be considered as a long article. To help you out, I divided the article into two parts. Both parts can be read as separate articles. Therefore, this part of the article describes my journey becoming a Scrum Master. The ultimate corporate Application & Process Management path, or so I thought.

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