Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

As a project manager, you are expected to have all-round skills encompassing the technical fields of project management like planning and scheduling, through to the interpersonal skills like communicating up and influencing others. Learn how to help your team manage risk so you can split the work between you.

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Project Risk Coach

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Risk identification is an integral part of project risk management. It is essential for any project manager to know what risks might affect a project and navigate them. This article will examine the five techniques for risk identification. Techniques for Risk Identification 1.

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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?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn more about overviews, how to write them and when to use them. As a project manager tasked with kicking off a new project, it can be easy to get bogged down in the details and the pressure of having to get going. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 17, 2024

However, project managers should know about their project’s critical path, especially if there are lots of dependent tasks and the dates are a challenge. An experienced project manager will protect critical path activities so the overall project duration is preserved. Being ready to fast-track the schedule if needed.

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Velociteach

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

We make hundreds of assumptions and take small risks daily. Recovering from these risks may be inconvenient but not horribly impactful. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Thoughtlessly making assumptions or ignoring risks can lead to critical problems.

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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. However, you should also consider how good they are at doing the work of projects – project management. Risk management is a great example. Identify project risks.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 5, 2024

This article reviews and explains the 10 project management Knowledge Areas from the PMBOK® Guide -- Sixth Edition. All the things you need to know and do for successful risk management, for example, are bundled under the Risk Management Knowledge Area. What are the project management Knowledge Areas?

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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?

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

I’ve been managing software development projects for more than 11 years. Risk management is arguably the most crucial piece in my project management approach. Therefore, I spent lots of time and effort creating a practical risk management process. You’ll get the whole risk management process below.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 22, 2022

Below you’ll find 10 tips for being a good sponsor, drawn from Strategies for Project Sponsorship by James, Taylor and Rosenhead. Understand project management techniques. Yes, this is the job of the project manager, but you don’t want them to be able to bamboozle you with jargon. Those are the headlines.

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 3, 2022

In this article, I share 30 risk evaluation tips to help you tap into your genius. Use some of these tips to help you and your project teams determine which risks matter most. One of the top reasons for evaluating risks is to determine which risks are most significant. time-to-impact) of your risks?

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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 ? That’s a comprehensive list!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Stick with me, and we’ll explore what project requirements are, why they’re important, and some tips for developing good ones. 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!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2024

Change management is often part of a project manager’s role, but we don’t get a lot of formal training in how to make it happen. However, the risk of getting the change aspects wrong can be huge. Power skills BEE Methodology Practitioner Course £349 Learn the Build, Excite, Equip methodology for change management on projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 8, 2024

It would be nice to think that every company has a formal mentoring scheme , and that as a new project manager you can tap into the experience of more experienced people. As a result, people managing projects for the first time often find themselves making mistakes. Learn the vocab Project management has a lot of jargon.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 10, 2022

Now we’ve approved the budget and the project has started, how much will it really cost? What has that done to the budget? Given that plenty of studies show cost overruns, some finding that 9 out of 10 projects go over budget (averaging 28% overspent), it’s not surprising that project sponsors want to keep a tight grip on costs.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

And project managers contribute hugely to that because we go out and look for it. We challenge leaders, we talk about risk and what might go wrong and we call people out on poor performance through project monitoring and control. Project management conflict examples in the Concept Phase First up, the Concept or Initiation Phase.

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Scrum.org

JULY 28, 2022

All quick tips are included in the Scrum Team Survey. Give it a try, and receive quick tips for each of the 30 topics the survey contains! So what are Quick Tips? Within the Scrum Team Survey, we call these 15% Solutions “Quick Tips”. The purpose of quick tips is to spark small and incremental change in your Scrum team.

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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. Project managers still need some guidance on how to manage projects that have a fixed date. Something for your sponsor to read: 10 Tips for Being a Good Sponsor.

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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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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Everything you need to know about project management terms is here in one list! Plus we’ve added handy links to help you dive deeper into different topics with videos, articles and even our round-up of all resources so you can put these important terms into practice with your projects.

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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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Wrike

APRIL 2, 2020

But, any project manager will quickly tell you that’s not the case. Every project brings a whole lot of risk and uncertainty with it — particularly in the construction industry. It’s in those circumstances that the project delivery manager has to swoop in and course correct. . Risk #1: Labor shortages.

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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.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

You wouldn’t believe the number of project managers I speak to on mentoring calls who struggle to get their budget approved. If you’re wondering what budget contingency is, then you have come to the right place. Contingency can be defined as additional resources put aside to address potential risk and uncertainty in a project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 22, 2023

Let me tell you about a project decision that was awkward for me — then I’ll share some tips on how to do decision-making better. The easier part is always implementing that decision – after all, isn’t that what project managers do? As a project manager, you will be used to making multiple decisions on a daily basis.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The previous project manager might have moved on to do something else and you’ve got the project as part of an internal reshuffle of resources. If this is all new to you, check out PMI Kickoff , a free overview of all things project management that will help get you started. Action if not clear: Talk to your sponsor or line manager.

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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. That’s a negative risk, a threat.

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MPUG

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It’s been a year of challenges and successes but in true “Project-Manager-style”, we always manage to find creative solutions and a way to get things done. Top 20 Articles published in 2022. Project Management assumptions, dependencies and constraints. The Quadruple Constraints of Project Management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Their day job still needs to be done, so their manager may backfill the job with another person. Backfilling can be tricky, but with our guide, you’ll know everything you need to in order to successfully fill the gaps in your team and budget for project resources. Does your project budget include funding for backfill?

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Productivity Land

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Effective cash flow management can help small businesses navigate through financial uncertainties, capitalize on new opportunities, and sustain growth over the long term. This article provides small business owners with practical tips and advice for improving cash flow management.

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PM Basics

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Do you want to see a project budget example? Project Budget is a tool that calculates the total funds authorized to execute the project. Projeudget Template includes planned expenses for all project activities, including wages, materials, fees, risk reserves, etc. Project Budget is created based on Activities List.

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Epicflow Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Leadership can’t exist without communication, and to manage people effectively and be followed, you shouldn’t stop doing your best at developing your leadership skills. Go on reading to learn about the best leadership tips and insights of this summer. In his article, Adam Roseman suggests using a system of managing remote teams.

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ActiveCollab

AUGUST 18, 2022

Risk is one of the aspects that can impact timeline, budget, scope, and project resources, and there is no way of knowing when it will happen. We can't predict the risks, but we can proactively prepare for them. Implementing efficient risk management methods, such as risk matrix, help us avoid potential damage.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Managing resources in professional services firms is crucial for maintaining sustainability and achieving anticipated employee performance goals. But unfortunately, many resource managers have to rely on approximation and guesswork because they don’t have the right tools and techniques. Let us begin with the basics.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Better risk management 4. Built-in support system Challenges and risks that arise from working in teams Experience levels Having to stay on top of changing dynamics Productivity paranoia How to overcome the disadvantages of teamwork In summary. Better risk management. Or business risk more generally.

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