Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 22, 2024

I mentor project managers, and the types of problems that people come up with on calls are not technical issues for the most part. Or “resources” as we unkindly call people in project management. Why is effective resource management difficult? I’m sure you can think of some poor resource management examples.

Technical Review 280

Technical Review PMO Risk Management Software Review 280

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 10, 2023

Keeping track of problems on projects is really important if you want to come across as a professional project manager. I use an issues log (it’s an Excel spreadsheet) to make sure I record, remember and manage all the issues on my projects. Why not plan for them just in case on your risk register? Do you want it too?

Technical Review 389

Technical Review Risk Management Budget Risk 389

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2022

The ones that hit the papers are often public sector projects because their audits and budgets are more open to scrutiny. This was largely due to the unforeseen increase in the cost of steel. It also cost ten times more than the original budget, finally coming in at £430 million. Instead, tax payers have footed the bill.

Technical Review 264

Technical Review 2007 Software Review 2005 264

LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Risk and uncertainty are inherent parts of all project work, making project risk management an important topic for teams to address. Which is why so many projects—especially large technology projects—run into trouble. But there are ways you can mitigate and manage risk. Create a project risk register.

Risk Management 167

Risk Management Risk 2012 Prince2 167

MPUG

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this article, we’re addressing a common question in modern project management: Do we need risk management in agile projects? Do agile projects have risks associated with them? And do we want to let those risks run wild without any effort to contain them? Let’s expand that simple answer. Of course not.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Risk Agile Technical Review 98

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 14, 2019

A project manager’s job isn’t just about managing the work. Part of a resource management plan is to build the skills of your team. Normally we’d think of that in terms of the technical skills they need to deliver the project, like taking a course in a programming language or brushing up their system maintenance skills.

Risk Management 247

Risk Management Risk Technical Review 2015 247

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 25, 2020

Are you biased as a project manager? In this article we’ll talk about the different types of bias in project management. A project manager is the linchpin of a successful project. Let’s look at what heuristics and biases exist in management and what we can do to reduce their impact on our projects.

Technical Review 488

Technical Review 2007 Finance Estimate 488

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge – ( PMBOK® Guide ) Seventh Edition represents a major shift in the way ‘how to do project management’ is presented by PMI. Instead of the Knowledge Areas , we have the whole body of project management split up into performance domains. Let’s look at each of those domains next.

Technical Review 298

Technical Review Software Review PMI 2023 298

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 8, 2022

We have forecast and actual dates, timesheets, budgets, databases of lessons learned , risks, issues and changes. For example, imagine reviewing estimates from the project team. We should be capturing it and presenting it to new project managers so the organization learns and adapts for more successful project delivery.

2022 435

2022 Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review 435

Planio

APRIL 22, 2024

Project managers are born communicators. Why is it so important in project management? Re-review and pull out the key elements 4. Why is it so important in project management? If you’re trying to improve your project communication, here are some benefits executive summaries provide project managers and their stakeholders.

Executing 88

Executing Fractional CTO Technical Review CTO Hire 88

Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Questions on the Sprint Review. And that demand causes the market entry of new professionals from other project management branches, probably believing that reading one or two Scrum books will be sufficient. It is the Sprint Review. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

Technical Review 218

Technical Review Software Review SCRUM Agile 218

Project Risk Coach

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Learn to Better Manage Enterprise Risks Through Project Risk Management Many organizations have adopted enterprise risk management (ERM) as a way to make better decisions, get stronger operating results, and meet regulatory requirements. What is Enterprise Risk Management? Why is ERM important?

Risk Management 268

Risk Management Risk PMI Technical Review 268

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

Everyone wants their projects to be “quality” but I often get asked about how to manage project quality in real life. You probably already know that you need a quality management plan , and that management, assurance and control are the pillars of doing it right. What does it mean to “do” project quality?

Software Review 332

Software Review Technical Review Budget Defining 332

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 29, 2021

Risks matter. That’s the point of risk management: thinking about what might go wrong before it does, so you can put a plan together to deal with it if it does. However, at the beginning of your project when your risk log is empty, it can be a bit of a challenge to think of all the stuff that might need to go on there.

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Risk Technical Review Risk Management Estimate 320

Project Risk Coach

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Learn to Better Manage Enterprise Risks Through Project Risk Management Many organizations have adopted enterprise risk management (ERM) as a way to make better decisions, get stronger operating results, and meet regulatory requirements. What is Enterprise Risk Management? Why is ERM important?

Risk Management 240

Risk Management Risk PMI Technical Review 240

The IIL Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

By Ruchi Gupta, PMP ® , PgMP ® , PMI-ACP ® , PMI-RMP ® , SAFe, DASSM, SIP, Jira CBAP ® The accelerating rise of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and others is rapidly reshaping the way project management operates. The Project Management Office (PMO) is no exception. Attach your project plan/schedule].

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PMO Generative AI Technical Review Software Review 88

Scrum.org

JULY 10, 2018

Often I hear people say that Scrum does not take care of risk: there is no risk log, risk is not on the agenda of the Sprint Review or Retrospective as a standard agenda-item. That's a risk right there! If there is not one person accountable for quality, being on time, within budget, building the right thing.

Risk Management 140

Risk Management Risk Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 140

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 9, 2022

EMV is a risk analysis tool that helps establish the contingency reserves for your project activities. It’s a statistical technical for quantifying risk. You would use it to: Establish which new product option or solution is best Establish the contingency reserve required to offset project risk. What is EMV?

Software Review 403

Software Review Technical Review Risk Management Risk 403

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

By the end of this article, hopefully, you will have a better understanding of how to approach requirements gathering (which we should really call eliciting requirements) for your next project! Second, they help to ensure that the project team can balance scope, timescale, budget, and resources to get them an output they will find acceptable.

Underperforming Technical Team 402

Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Budget Software Review 402

Productivity Land

MAY 30, 2023

Engineering administration plays a crucial role in driving project success by integrating engineering principles with effective management strategies. The role of an engineering administrator, as described in an article by Zippia, involves overseeing engineering projects and ensuring their successful execution.

Engineering 68

Engineering Technical Review Software Review Risk Management 68

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge – ( PMBOK® Guide ) 7 th Edition represents a major shift in the way ‘how to do project management’ is presented by PMI. Instead of the Knowledge Areas , we have the whole body of project management split up into 3 performance domains. But what does it actually mean?

Technical Review 466

Technical Review PMI Influencer Leadership 466

Epicflow Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Regardless of your skills, background, and experience, you probably have asked yourself a question at least once: what kind of knowledge do I need to be a competitive expert in project management? And in this publication, we discuss the role of industry, product, and technical knowledge in the work of a project manager. .

Technical Review 102

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 2027 Risk Management 102

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you struggling to manage complex projects in an increasingly fast-paced and digital environment? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the demands of integrating new technologies and leading remote teams? Digital project management is a skill requiring competency in our technology-driven workplace.

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Technical Review Software Review 2024 PMO 52

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 16, 2021

I don’t have the time (or the requirement) to take a certification course, but I’m always prepared to develop the project management competencies I need to succeed. In this article we’ll talk about the top competencies for project managers and how you can develop your skills. Let’s look at each of those in turn.

Technical Review 353

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Influencer Risk Management 353

Wrike

OCTOBER 4, 2023

A well-developed budget lays a solid foundation for managing costs and ensures that projects are completed within financial constraints. Understanding the Basics of Construction Budgeting Accurate cost estimation is the cornerstone of construction budgeting.

Construction 36

Construction Estimate Budget Technical Review 36

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 6, 2022

This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management. The projects that you read about in the media are often high profile, with budgets in the multimillions or even billions. There are lots of undergraduate degrees and postgraduate certificates and degrees with a project management concentration.

Technical Review 276

Technical Review 2022 Certification Prince2 276

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

This Article allows you to explore these methodologies in-depth, tailor them to fit your unique project needs, and wield them to achieve unparalleled project outcomes. Ready to transform your approach to project management and software development? Agile methodologies offer a path to mastering these challenges.

Software Review 52

Software Review Technical Review Agile SCRUM 52

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

If you’ve ever ended up on a project where the work never seems to end… and the changes keep coming in… and even though it is technically closed people still come to you for help… then this is for you! And it’s not what project management is supposed to be. It is a record of the project management process.

Technical Review 269

Technical Review Closing Software Review Prince2 269

LiquidPlanner

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This article offers several solutions to this challenge, providing prioritization, process and people tips and how technology can be leveraged. And while some of us are blessed with rock stars who can sift through and deliver in the face of a steadily increasing pile of assigned work, we also risk burning out our best talent.

Technical Review 148

Technical Review Software Review 2023 Underperforming Technical Team 148

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 3, 2022

Your project management plan is more than just a schedule of work. A project management plan is a document that sets out how you are going to do what you’re going to do. It’s a guide to how the project will be managed. So what does go in the project management plan ? Risk management plan.

Planning 322

Planning Software Review Risk Management Estimate 322

Scrum.org

APRIL 27, 2020

TL; DR: A Remote Sprint Review with a Distributed Team. This seventh article now looks into organizing a remote Sprint Review with a distributed team: How to practice the review with virtual Liberating Structures, including and giving a voice to team members, stakeholders, and customers. The Purpose of the Sprint Review.

Technical Review 208

Technical Review Development Team Review Agile SCRUM 208

PM Basics

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In this article, you’ll find the real-life project risk management plan example. Below the example, you’ll find all the required information and resources to create your Risk Management Plan quickly and for free. Risk Management Plan Definition. Risk Register, WBS). Introduction.

Risk Management 105

Risk Management Risk Planning Technical Review 105

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 18, 2020

This is a guest article by Mauricio Prinzlau. Due to improvements in networking and the quality of internet connectivity, cloud based backup options have gained market share and are in fact superior to onsite backup in most applications. So, as a project manager, what do you need to know about backup? Why Backups Matter.

Software Review 457

Software Review Technical Review Transportation Risk Management 457

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 11, 2022

Here’s how to showcase your projects on your CV (as we call a resume here in the UK, and I’ll use both terms interchangeably in this article) to make it clear what you are capable of. In my experience as a hiring manager, I want to see the relevant experience that applies to the job. What projects to include on your resume.

Technical Review 433

Technical Review Budget Prince2 Software Review 433

Wrike

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In the world of project management, uncertainty is an ever-present element that can greatly impact the success or failure of a project. It is essential for project managers to understand the nature of uncertainty and how it manifests in various forms. This uncertainty can impact project timelines and deliverables.

Risk Management 36

Risk Management Risk Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 36

Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2023

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Rant: Scrum Masters are no Project Managers ! ? ? ?? Product Backlog refinement : The Product Owner and Developers collaborate to refine, estimate, and order the Product Backlog items based on value, risk, and dependencies. Last week’s most popular discussion on LinkedIn : ?

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SCRUM Agile Technical Review Software Review 192

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.

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Retail Governance Government Healthcare 407